Beyond the Frame · Panna, India
Panna Photography Workshop
Four days on Panna Tiger Reserve from the Madla gate, thirty minutes from Khajuraho. Six mentored game drives, every one of them in the same safari zone with the same Gypsy and the same naturalist, so the ground stops being unfamiliar by the second morning.
Forest, grassland and riverine country in search of Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear and crocodile. Packed breakfast in the field, an afternoon drive back over the same ground, and a post-safari mentoring session covering camera fundamentals, photographic technique, image critique and post-processing workflows.
The same exclusive safari Gypsy, dedicated naturalist guide, and safari zone for every drive.
Day by day
Met at Khajuraho and driven roughly thirty minutes to Panna Tiger Reserve, to the Madla area. Check in at Eriline Resort or similar, nearest to the main safari gate. A pre-tour briefing covers the essential camera settings and refreshes photography fundamentals, with time for questions. Lunch at the resort, then the first core drive in the Madla zone with your photography mentor.
Tea or coffee, then an early morning safari in the same zone as every other drive. Forest, grassland and riverine country in search of Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear and crocodile, with packed breakfast provided. Back to the resort before lunch, then out again in the afternoon over the same ground. Each evening: a post-safari mentoring session on camera fundamentals, photographic technique, image critique and post-processing workflows.
One last morning safari in Panna. Back to the resort to freshen up before check-out, then the transfer to Khajuraho Airport or Railway Station for the onward journey.
Included
- →03 nights' accommodation at the featured properties
- →All meals throughout the safari experience, as outlined in the itinerary
- →Six exclusive photography mentored game drives with dedicated vehicle and expert naturalist
- →All national park entry permits and camera fees
- →Private chauffeured transfers between Khajuraho and Panna (return)
- →Seamless on-ground concierge services and end-to-end safari coordination
Not included
- →Domestic airfare
- →Single sharing supplement, quoted on request
- →Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls, minibar consumption, gratuities, and purchases of a personal nature
- →Travel, medical, and personal accident insurance
- →Any items not expressly listed under "Your Safari Experience Includes"
Tarun Siwach
A wildlife photographer who has spent his working life in Indian forests, most recently as a partner at World of Wild. He leads every WYLD departure himself, carries a camera on every drive, and runs the evening reviews.
- Based
- India
- Specialism
- Big cats, low light
- Published & awards
- On request
Booking is confirmed only after receiving 40% of the total tour cost. The balance 60% must be paid at least 45 days before the start of the tour. For bookings made less than 45 days before the tour start date, 100% payment is required upfront.
Up to 45 days before the tour, a 20% cancellation charge applies on the total tour cost - this covers non-refundable costs such as park entry, safari vehicles and sometimes accommodation - and the remaining amount is refunded via bank transfer. Between 45 and 30 days before the start date, 40% of the total tour cost is charged as cancellation fees and the remainder is refunded or credited. Less than 30 days before the tour, and for no-shows, no refund or credit is provided.
The workshop starts and ends at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, which is also the nearest airport. Chauffeured transfers to and from the Madla area of Panna Tiger Reserve, roughly thirty minutes each way, are included; domestic airfare is not.
What to bring, and what to expect.
The full list goes out on confirmation. This is the shape of it.
The working kit
- RentalOptional professional equipment rental is available upon request.
This expedition, all dates.
| Dates | Year | Leader | Pricing | Group | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 26 Oct | 2026 | Tarun Siwach | Connect for pricing | 4 | 4 spaces - Enquire |
| 19 - 22 Mar | 2027 | Tarun Siwach | Connect for pricing | 4 | 4 spaces - Enquire |
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There is no booking engine on this site and there will not be one. Every expedition is confirmed by conversation, because at six guests the fit matters more than the transaction.