Capture the Wild Heart
of India:
Tigers & Wildlife Safari with Jacquie Matechuk

Join the award-winning photographer and Canon ambassador Jacquie Matechuk on an exclusive, carefully curated multi-destination photography tour across the vibrant landscapes of India. This specialized expedition focuses on majestic tigers and a rich variety of diverse wildlife. Experience unparalleled access to some of the region’s most prime and protected habitats, all while receiving expert, hands-on guidance. This tour seamlessly combines extraordinary wildlife encounters with photographic instruction, promising an unforgettable and deeply enriching journey tailored specifically for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Stay at luxurious lodges, and with 20 safaris total between four of India’s best National Parks, you’ll have all the time in the world to capture breathtaking and evocative images of these magnificent creatures.

Tigers & indian wildlife safari


Dates: March 31-april 16, 2026

Location: delhi, jabalpur, india; safaris in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Tadoba

Price: $11695 USD

Fitness Level: LEVEL TWO: GENTLE ADVENTURE: You will be riding in a jeep on safari days with very minimal walking

Group Size: 7 participants + group leader

Tour Highlights:

  • Bandhavgarh National Park
    Renowned for the highest density of Bengal tigers in India, Bandhavgarh offers exceptional tiger sighting opportunities amidst its lush sal forests and historic ruins. Photographers can capture elusive big cats against the backdrop of ancient forts and verdant terrain.

  • Kanha National Park
    One of India’s most well-preserved tiger reserves, Kanha features diverse landscapes of open meadows, dense forests, and winding streams. Its rich biodiversity includes tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and the rare hard-ground barasingha, creating unparalleled wildlife photography potential.

  • Pench National Park
    Nestled in the heart of the Satpura-Maikal landscape, Pench is famous for its natural beauty immortalized in Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The park’s mixed deciduous forests and waterholes attract tigers, deer, and a vibrant bird population, ideal for dynamic wildlife and landscape shots.

  • Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
    Known as the "Tiger Capital of Maharashtra," Tadoba offers some of the best tiger encounters in the country. The terrain varies from dense forests to open grasslands, providing varied photographic compositions and frequent sightings of other wildlife, including giant hornbills and gaur.

This multi-destination itinerary ensures diverse habitats, increasing the chances of tiger sightings and enabling photographers to capture a comprehensive portfolio of India’s iconic wildlife and stunning landscapes.

Experience the unparalleled thrill of a multi-destination safari across some of India’s most renowned tiger reserves—Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, and Tadoba—with award-winning photographer and Canon ambassador Jacquie Matechuk. This exclusive expedition is designed for passionate wildlife photographers and enthusiasts eager to capture India’s elusive and majestic Bengal tigers in their natural habitat, alongside an incredible diversity of other wildlife species.

Each park offers unique ecosystems and distinct photographic opportunities. Bandhavgarh’s dense forests and rocky terrain provide a prime setting for spotting tigers, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Kanha National Park, the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s famous Jungle Book, boasts picturesque landscapes of sal and bamboo forests, home to wild dogs, barasingha deer, and thriving tiger populations. Pench National Park, with its serene river valleys and abundant wildlife, offers excellent chances to photograph predators and herbivores alike. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is known for its high density of tigers and opportunities to witness intense predator-prey dynamics amidst rugged wilderness.

Throughout the journey, Jacquie Matechuk will provide expert guidance on advanced photographic techniques, composition, and timing, helping you elevate your skills while ensuring ethical and responsible wildlife photography practices. Regardless of what you shoot, you’ll receive hands-on mentorship tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

This tour combines immersive jeep safaris, expert guidance, and intimate discussions on wildlife conservation. The trip also includes comfortable accommodations strategically located near the parks, seamless logistics, and personalized support, allowing you to focus fully on the artistic and adventurous aspects of the experience.

Join this extraordinary expedition for a rare opportunity to connect deeply with India’s wilderness, expand your photographic repertoire, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to protect these iconic landscapes and their inhabitants. Rediscover your passion for nature photography amidst some of the most spectacular wildlife scenes on Earth, guided by one of the industry’s most respected voices.

What’s Included:

  • Welcome Dinner

  • Stay for 15 nights + day use room in Delhi at the end in well-appointed AC rooms with attached facilities on double occupancy

  • Meal plan – bed & breakfast in Delhi and full board at the lodges 

  • 20 safaris in exclusive jeeps along with English speaking naturalist.

  • Camera fee – applicable in Tadoba. Price includes 01 camera fee per head. For additional cameras, charges can be paid at the lodge / park gate.

  • One travelling naturalist starting from Bandhavgarh to Tadoba; more naturalists will be provided from respective lodge teams.

  • Domestic flights Delhi- Jabalpur and Nagpur-Delhi in economy class. Excess baggage for up to 10 kg can be added @ approx. USD 150–180 per head 

  • Transfers as per itinerary by multiple AC Toyota Innovas 

  • Currently applicable taxes

  • Tips/gratuities for local guides

What’s Not Included:

  • Airfare to/from Delhi

  • Any expense of personal nature (soft or hard beverages, laundry, phone calls etc)

  • Anything not listed in includes section

  • Fastrack status for all passengers on regional flights adds $15 USD per person ($120 USD) early boarding and meal on flight

  • Personal items/photography gear

This tour begins and ends at Delhi International Airport (DEL). Please make travel arrangements based on the itinerary below, or Contact Us for travel assistance.

Daily itinerary

Day 1 (March 31)

Arrive at Delhi International Airport (DEL) anytime in the morning or afternoon. We will have a welcome dinner to finally meet in person and stay overnight.

Day 2 (april 1)

Fly to Jabalpur; drive to Bandhavgarh (about 4 hours); day at leisure.

Day 3-5 (April 2-4)

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh.

Day 6 (April 5)

TEarly breakfast & drive to Kanha (about 5.5 hours); evening private photo review session / hide session.

Day 7-8 (april 6-7)

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha.

Day 9 (april 8)

After leisurely breakfast, drive to Pench (about 4 hours); afternoon at leisure / photo review session.

Day 10-11 (April 9-10)

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Pench.

Day 12 (April 11)

Morning at leisure; drive to Tadoba (about 5 hours); afternoon at leisure.

Day 13-15 (april 12-14)

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Tadoba.

Day 16 (april 15)

Post breakfast, transfer to Nagpur (about 2.5 hours) for flight to Delhi.
Transferred to airport hotel for day use (between 03-10 PM)

day 17 (April 16)

Connect homebound flight (check-in 3 hours prior to departure)

location & accommodations

Tour Leader: Jacquie Matechuk

Based out of her hometown, Cochrane, Alberta Jacquie Matechuk is a Canon Ambassador, has been recognized as Nature Photographer of the Year, 2024 gold medallist at the World Photographic Cup, is an internationally published artist, presenter, certified bear guide and photographic coach. Her journey is as unique, and passion-filled as her perspective on life and her ability to capture those jaw-dropping, heart-warming moments, that truly give her subject a voice.

Today, Jacquie has further embraced the challenge to see & share the beauty in this world by teaming up with organizations such as Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective, the Jane Goodall Institute, Polar Bears International, Canadian Geographic, as well Bear Conservation NGO’s based out of Ecuador and Peru. And now she looks to share her love & respect for wildlife and their environments with creators from all over the globe. Creating opportunities to help her fellow creatives improve and embrace their passion for life behind the lens, setting their minds free and leaving their hearts full.