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Exclusive Wildlife Photography Camp - Ranthambhore, May 2021

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General Information

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is the single largest expanse of dry deciduous Anogeissus pendula Forest left intact in India.  It is is home to over 40 species of mammals, 320 species of birds, over 40 species of reptiles and over 300 species of plants. Currently it is home to 45 adult tigers & 16 cubs. Situated in the desert state of Rajasthan, Ranthambhore’s flagship species is Panthera Tigris Tigris- the Indian or the Bengal tiger. The forest remains dry for more than eight months in a year & therefore the chances of spotting this elusive big cat are much higher as compared to other tiger reserves in India. The project tiger reserve is where the Aravali and the Vindhyan hill ranges meet and this confluence is perhaps the reason for the rich bio-diversity of the Ranthambhore. The geological formations of Vindhyan system are characterized by flat tabletops locally known as ‘Dang’ , while the Aravallis are characterized by sharp ridges and conical hilltops. An important geological fault line – the Great Boundary Fault – lies at the confluence of the Aravali and the Vindhyan systems – and runs right across Ranthambhore national park.

Courtesy: Tigerwalah, Wikipedia

 

Itinerary

Itinerary

Scheduled dates – 13th May to 16th May 2021 (3 nights and 4 days)
2 Half Day (Zone Free), 4 Regular Safaris
(only 4 photographers per vehicle)

Day 1

Arrive at Sawai Madhopur Station. Our representative will be ready to pick you up from the station. Those who are travelling by air, nearest airport is at Jaipur, which is approx 162 km and can be covered in 3 hours. Innova or equivalent vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost for convenient pick up and drop. Participants are advised to take an early flight to Jaipur which will reach Jaipur not later than 8AM, so that we can reach Ranthambore by 12 noon or schedule a train which will reach Sawai Madhopur around 12 noon. On arrival at the resort, you will be allotted your rooms. Take some rest. We will meet at dining area for lunch around 1:30PM, alongside we will have an introduction session to get familiar with co-participants and some informal discussion about photography, gears to use etc over the lunch. Our afternoon safari time in summer is 3:00PM to 6:30PM. We will leave resort anytime between 2:30PM to 2:45PM, hence get ready accordingly for the first safari post lunch. After we are back from safari, we will discuss the first round over a cup of coffee in lawn area. Once get freshen up, we will again meet at dining area to review the images and discuss about some intricacies of Wildlife Photography. Enjoy the dinner and get back to bed to rise early for morning safari

Day 2

Wake up call at 4am and we all will gather at dining area for morning tea/coffee at 5:30AM. While the Jeeps are being loaded with foodstuff needed for the day, we will sip on the hot tea /coffee. At 5:45 am, we will embark upon one unforgettable journey.. We will be  doing a Half Day Zone free Safari today. Our group leader and veteran naturalist will decide the plan of action for this half day. Tiger sighting is a matter of luck but we have the entire jungle at our disposal, with no zone restriction till 11:30AM, so the search should fetch us some brilliant sighting. Have you ever imagined having breakfast in middle of the dense forest and that too in Tiger's den.. this is the day when you will experience this awesome moment. The search will be on once the breakfast is over. We will be returned back to camp post safari. Get Freshen up and assemble for Lunch. We will leave the camp between 2:30PM to 2:45PM to reach the gate for afternoon safari, which will be scheduled to begin at 3:00PM. We will be back to camp before 7PM. Evening we will do thorough review of the images and our group leader will provide you adequate guidance which will help you on your next day safari. Remember to keep the luggage packed as we will check out immediately post tomorrow’s safari. Dinner at camp.

Day 3

We will gather at dining area for morning Tea /Coffee at 5:30AM. With earlier day’s experience and lot of pre-conceived images we will hit the tiger land once again.. Today also we will have 1 Half day and 1 regular safari scheduled. Healthy technical discussion with our group leaders will help you learn while on the field and many more. We will spend the time in exploring many corners of the forest in search of tiger as well as many other species that reside in this beautiful jungle. Planning will be done by our team leader and naturalist to utilize this for fetching good sightings. Evening will be dedicated for discussion and quick hand holding on post processing techniques. Dinner at camp

Day 4

This is our last day of Expedition.. We will gather at dining area for morning Tea /Coffee at 5:30AM and leave for safari, which will begin at 6:00 AM. Make this last safarai a memorable one as you will be leaving this beautiful place after the safari. Once we are back from the safari, we will check out.

Our expedition ends here and we return back with loads of memory!!

Gallery
Getting Ready
The following safety kit is provided free to all registered participants

Things to carry
 
1. Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm, Wide angle lens. Being a full day expedition, carrying two set of bodies will be advisable.
2. Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
3. Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries.
4. Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop.
5. Carrying a Tripod is optional.
6. Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust.
7. Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from dust.
8. Warm clothes, gloves for the chilly early mornings.
9. Sun screens lotions are very important.
10. It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you along with your daily course of medicines (if any)
11. Please carry suitable mosquito repellants to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
12. Carry a pair of good binoculars.
13. Bean Bag
 
Do's & Dont's
  1. Maintain social distancing with other participants.
  2. Use mask and face shield all the time.
  3. Sanitize your hand frequently.
  4. Alcohol is not permitted.
  5. Carry Personal medicines if any.
  6. Be humble fellow photographers.
  7. Do not litter the place.
  8. Do not be late.
Do not worry if you don’t own any advance camera / super-telephoto lens as we now have an equipment support division. Equipment is available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.
Field Learnings 
On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Skipper will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following
  1. How to approach Wildlife in the field
  2. Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
  3. Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
  4. Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
  5. Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
  6. How to get sharp images of moving subjects
  7. Framing and composition in the field
  8. Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Safari timings (Summer):

Morning: 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Evening: 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Full Day: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

 

DCP Expert

Ashutosh Shinde based out of Mumbai, is a banker by profession and wildlife enthusiast by passion. Wildlife has always been his passion from childhood. Ashutosh has travelled accross Maharashtra in search of wildlife, but his core area of interest has always remained the wildlife of Gujarat. Having travelled extensively in the local terrains, he has gained quite a good knowledge about the resident and migratory flora & fauna. He has been successful in showcasing his knowledge in varied genre of wildlife photography. His work has been recognized by leading international nature & conservation institutions like NGC, BBC Wildlife Magazine, iNaturalist etc. He is a Panel Expert associated with Team DCP, Mumbai. 

 

Stay

Machli, a wilderness home

Machli, is much more than business venture for the people behind it, and is more of a fruit of their passion to provide the best of travel experience to the guests during their stay at Ranthambhore National Park. The Management of Machli have always felt a connection with the nature, and their aim has been to raise awareness among the guests regarding the natural splendor of India and how best to preserve it

Read more about Machli at http://www.themachli.com/

Tripadvisor reviews of Machli https://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g1155135-d8096678-Reviews-Machli_A_Wilderness_Home-Ranthambore_National_Park_Sawai_Madhopur_District_Rajasthan.html

Resort is well sanitized before we check-in and in between. To avoid cross contamination and to keep social distancing beds are placed accordingly. Resort staff are well-trained and keeping social distance. 

 

Package Cost

Package Cost: Rs 71,600 (Inclusive of taxes Ex Sawai Madhopur for Indian National)
to know charges of Foreign Nationals please contact info@dcpexpeditions.com

Cost includes

  1. Accommodation in super deluxe AC room on twin sharing basis in Machli Resort for 2N/3D
  2. Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay
  3. 2 Half day safaris, 4 regular safaris in Ranthamhore Tiger Reserve, 4 photographers a jeep
  4. All park charges, entry fee etc.
  5. DCP photography expert for 4 days.
  6. All Taxes and service charges.
  7. Covid-19 hospitalization insurance of Rs. 50,000*.
  8. Discount Coupon for testing Covid-19 RT-PCR
  9. 10 Surgical masks 
  10. 2 pairs of gloves
  11. 100 ml sanitizer
  12. All taxes and service charges

* Insurance is subject to eligibility. Insurance claim process & settlement is purely between customer and insurance company and DCP is not involved in any claim process & further disputes. Insurance is subject to rules governing the policy  as specified by the insurance company.

Cost does not include:

  1. Sawai Madhopur Pick up and Drop
  2. Jaipur Airport Pick up and Drop
  3. All travelling expenses to reach Sawai Madhopur / Jaipur from your respective source location
  4. All expenses of personal nature- additional meals, bottled water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls etc
  5. Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
  6. Any payable tips and Gratuities to Guide, Driver and hotel staff etc
  7. Anything which is not part of inclusions above

Cancellation policy

  1. All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% credit
  2. All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
  3. All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible
Registration

Please click on the 'Register for Workshop' tab on the top / bottom right corner of this page to register yourself. Once you fill in your details and click submit, you will be redirected to the online payment page. Your registration is completed and confirmed only after a successful payment process. Once you complete the online payment, you will receive an auto generated email from CC Avenue, our online payment portal. Consider the same as a confirmation of the transaction. Our team will soon revert with further details of the tour. In case of any difficulty, please connect with us through any of the following route - Land line: 022-61818464, Fax: 022-61214950 Mail: info@dcpexpeditions.com  

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Our skills

We boast of one of the best panel of experts in the country comprising of established wildlife photographers, naturalists, conservationists, taxonomists, microbiologists, scientists, environmental biologists and veterans in the field of digital photography.

Photography expertise
90%
Education and Training
85%
Conservation and awareness
75%
Corporate assignments
50%

Contact info

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    Regus Platinum Business Centre, 13 Platinum Techno Park, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400705
  • Phone number:
    +91 226 1818 464
  • E-mail:
    info@dcpexpeditions.com
  • Working hours:
    Mon. - Fri. 08.30 am - 06.00 pm; Weekend 08.30 am - 01.00 pm

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