Why Visit Kanha in November?
November marks the beginning of the winter safari season in Kanha National Park, offering pleasant weather, fresh post-monsoon landscapes, and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and filmmaking.
- Comfortable temperatures for wildlife shooting
- Lush green forests after the monsoon
- Beautiful morning mist and golden sunrise light
- Active birdlife
- Excellent opportunities to photograph barasingha, gaur, deer, wild dogs, and tigers
- Crisp air and clear skies, ideal for cinematic landscapes
Why Visit Kanha in November?
Into The Wild – Kanha Photo & Film Expedition is a focused two-day immersive workshop designed for photographers, filmmakers, and nature enthusiasts who want to improve their wildlife storytelling skills.
From the magical misty mornings of November to the golden forests of Kanha, you’ll experience the thrill of photographing and filming one of India’s most celebrated tiger reserves while receiving personalized guidance in a small-group setting.
Whether you’re just beginning your wildlife journey or looking to refine your creative vision, this expedition will equip you with practical techniques, professional workflows, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the jungle.
Come as an explorer.
Leave as a wildlife visual storyteller.
What You Will Learn
During this intensive two-day expedition, participants will learn:
- Wildlife camera settings for changing jungle light
- Wildlife photography techniques
- Cinematic wildlife filmmaking
- Composition and storytelling
- Professional Lightroom workflow
- Basic cinematic colour grading
- Adobe Premiere Pro editing fundamentals
- File management and backup workflow
- One-to-one mentoring throughout the workshop
Expedition Schedule - Wildlife Filmmaking Workshop
Pricing Detials
Day 01
Arrival • Orientation • Afternoon Safari
- Welcome and participant introductions
- Overview of Kanha National Park and wildlife behaviour
- Camera setup and wildlife shooting techniques
- Afternoon safari
- Photographing landscapes, barasingha, deer, gaur, birds, and tigers
- Evening image download and review session
- Wildlife storytelling discussion
Day 02
Morning Safari • Editing Masterclass • Departure
- Early morning safari to capture misty forests and golden light
- Wildlife photography and cinematic filming
- Lightroom editing and colour grading session
- Introduction to wildlife film editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Individual portfolio review and feedback
- Group photograph
- Departure
The Into The Wild – Wildlife Filmmaking Workshop is not just a workshop, it is a soulful immersion into India’s most iconic jungle. Over four unforgettable days, our guest will experience the thrill of tracking tigers, the silence of misty forests, and the magic of capturing wildlife stories through both photographs and films.
With personalized mentoring, daily safaris, professional image processing and cinematic video review sessions, every guest returns not only with stunning visuals but with refined skills, deeper understanding of wildlife behaviour, and memories that last a lifetime.
We invite you to explore Kanha not as a tourist, but as a storyteller.
- 04 nights accommodation at Meru Vann Lodge, Kanha
- All meals during the stay (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 03 Jeep Safaris in Kanha (03 guests per jeep)
- Park entrance fees and guide charges
- Wildlife photography workshop sessions
- Airport transfers in Toyota Innova Crysta (Air-conditioned)
- All applicable taxes
- International & domestic airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Any items not mentioned under inclusions
- Any increase in park fees or government taxes (if applicable)
- Canon R5 Mark II
- Sony A7S3
- Canon RF 70–200mm f/2.8L
- Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L
- 90mm Macro Lens
- Variable ND Filters
- Atomos Ninja Monitor/Recorder
- Leofoto Window Mount Stabilizer
- Fluid Head
- DJI RS4 Gimbal
- Saddle Bags
- Super clamps with Quick Release System
- Sand Bags
- Variable ND Filters
- Working knowledge of camera fundamentals (ISO, shutter speed, aperture)
- DSLR or Mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens (200mm or above recommended)
- A genuine interest in wildlife, nature, and ethical field practices
- Comfort with early morning safaris and outdoor environments
- An open mindset, with a willingness to learn, observe, and evolve creatively
- Workshop Modules
- Gear protection in the field
- Lightroom editing workflow
- Premiere Pro editing basics
- Wildlife storytelling
- Colour grading fundamentals
- Professional file organization and backups
- Canon & Sony wildlife camera settings
- Wildlife photography techniques
- Cinematic video shooting
- Low-angle filming from safari vehicles
- Camera movement and stabilization
- DJI RS4 Gimbal basics
- Lens filters and exposure control
Meet Your Mentor
Karan Rajput – Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker
Karan Rajput is a wildlife cinematographer capturing India’s big cat landscapes across Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench and Corbett — blending cinematic storytelling with the raw rhythm of the wild.
- Wildlife Videos & Films by Karan
- Wildlife Photography by Karan