About Us
Discover the Wild with Nature Wanderers
Since 2007, Nature Wanderers has been at the forefront of wildlife photo tourism in India, offering unparalleled experiences that connect nature enthusiasts with the planet’s most captivating creatures. From the majestic Royal Bengal tiger in India’s dense forests to the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Africa, our journeys are crafted to immerse you in the wonders of the natural world.
Our Story
From Dream to Discovery
Founded by Kahini Ghosh Mehta and Shivang Mehta, Nature Wanderers emerged from a shared passion for wildlife and photography. Over the years, we’ve organized over 1,000 photo safaris across diverse habitats, helping both amateur and professional photographers hone their skills while experiencing nature’s splendor.
Why Choose Us?
Experience. Ethics. Excellence.
Nature Wanderers is committed to ethical and eco-friendly tourism. As proud members of Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT), we’ve been recognized twice as the Wildlife Promotion Company of the Year (2014 and 2018). Our dedication to excellence is further affirmed by our Tripadvisor Badge of Excellence.
What We Offer
Wildlife Journeys for Photographers
From guided photo safaris across India and Africa to custom wildlife expeditions and professional filming support, we provide tailored journeys that bring you closer to the wild—ethically and expertly.
Wildlife Photography Tours: Embark on expertly guided safaris in India, Africa, Borneo, Sri Lanka, South America, and the Polar regions.
Filming Support: Collaborate with our team for wildlife filming projects, benefiting from our extensive on-ground logistics and species-specific knowledge.
Customized Expeditions: Tailor your journey to focus on specific species or regions, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience.
Our Team
Meet Our Experienced Team
At Nature Wanderers, it’s the people who make the difference. Beyond experience and expertise, what truly sets the team apart is their unmatched passion for wildlife. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they’ve united with one shared purpose — to celebrate nature through every journey.
Founder & Photo Guide
Shivang Mehta
(Author, Associate Fellow iLCP)
Internationally acclaimed photographer and a fellow of International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), Shivang Mehta has worn many hats in his 2 decades of journey as a wildlife professional. From being a wildlife guide in Corbett National Park to starting India’s pioneering venture in wildlife photo tourism to an accomplished author of award winning books which went on become best-sellers to wildlife storytelling through the medium of his photo stories and films. Shivang is also the recipient of the ToFT Tigers award for his contribution in developing alternative wildlife tourism models by working with prominent wildlife lodges of India in locations outside the protected areas through the medium of DSLR camera trapping technology. Shivang and his team now works with the Government of India for documenting Project Cheetah – the world’s largest intercontinental translocation of a large carnivore.
As a Nature Wanderers photography guide he has led more than 1000 photo safaris across global habitats training innumerable photography aspirants in his more than 2 decades of work as a wildlife field professional.
Founder & Director
Kahini Ghosh Mehta
The brain behind Nature Wanderers, Kahini Ghosh Mehta, was voted as one of the Femina Women of the Year in 2008 for leaving a flourishing corporate career to enter the challenging field of wildlife. In 2006 she produced a film called Wild Saga of Corbett in collaboration with Jim Corbett National Park forest department, to promote healthy tourism in Corbett and later on the film became a part of the curriculum for training of guides in Jim Corbett National Park. Kahini’s acute management skills and her ability to bind the entire team together makes her the core of Nature Wanderers. Her eye for detail when it comes to logistical planning of Nature Wanderers program ideation, is something that each and every client vouches for. Over the years, Kahini has seen the evolution of this industry and hence she understands the pulse of wildlife tourism and that has earned her the trust and respect of our clients and the industry as a whole. Her efforts have resulted in Nature Wanderers being nominated as the Wildlife Promotion Company of the Year at the TOFT Tourism Awards twice in 2014 and 2017.
Photographer, Cameraman & Project Manager
Allen Jacob
Allen was a part of a couple of editions of Wild Clicks where he performed well as a contestant and from there he joined Nature Wanderers. From a field assistant, Allen has grown to handle projects independently and has played a critical role in documentation of Project Cheetah in Kuno National Park. He also executes camera trapping projects with Nature Wanderers clients. His creativity behind the camera makes him a critical part of our team as he handles the digital content development of Nature Wanderers. He also doubles up as a proactive field photo guide and has led multiple Nature Wanderers field photo safaris and expeditions including snow leopards, red pandas and tiger safaris.