Mahaman Male on a winter's morning in the meadows

One wilderness, three ways to explore it

Whether you want to travel with Lala himself, connect with one of our expert naturalists, or create something entirely your own — we offer three signature safari formats to match your style of travel.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Three signature formats

Safari with Lala

Join Lala — naturalist, photographer and storyteller — on an expedition into the wild. Limited-capacity trips crafted for those who want to go deeper, learn more, and return with not just sightings, but stories.

  • Personally led by Lala himself
  • Perfect for photographers, wildlife lovers and curious minds
  • From USD 6,200 per person

Safari with our naturalists

Led by our handpicked team of passionate naturalists and expert hosts, these safaris offer all the AWE quality — with flexibility, deep insight, and outstanding wildlife tracking.

  • Led by seasoned Atlas Wild Experiences guides
  • Ideal for solo travellers, groups and families
  • From USD 1,200 per person

Bespoke Experiences

Design your own wild experience. From the destination to the dates, lodges to locations — and whether you travel with Lala, one of our guides, or independently — this is your safari, your way.

  • Fully customisable itineraries
  • Choose your guide, pace, style and focus
  • Quoted per itinerary

Side by side

What actually differs

At a glanceSafari with LalaSafari with our naturalistsBespoke
Who hostsLala, throughoutAn AWE naturalistDepends on the brief
Open toInternational guestsInternational and IndianAnyone
DatesSet itineraries, dates on requestSet itineraries, dates on requestYours
Safari permitsFull-day safaris and regular safarisFull-day safaris and regular safarisYour choice
PriceFrom USD 6,200From USD 1,200Quoted

2027 rates, per person, priced on a group of seven (eight for Kabini and Bandipur). Dollar prices include GST. Ask us about smaller groups.

From the field

What a week in the parks looks like

Frames from the reserves we travel to. Where a photograph is tied to a park, we name it.

Not sure which format fits?

Tell us who is travelling, roughly when, and what you most want to see. We will tell you which of the three it is — including if the answer is none of them.