Jennifer Hadley Photography has opened bookings for two small-group Tiger Trails wildlife photography safaris in Central India for April 2027. The departures are designed for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to photograph Bengal tigers and other wildlife in Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks.

Summary:
- The 2027 Tiger Trails programme offers two itinerary options:
- 12-day safari through Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks
- 8-day safari focused entirely on Bandhavgarh National Park
- Groups limited to 2–8 travellers
- Only 2 photographers per safari jeep
- Morning and afternoon safari drives
- One special full-day safari on each departure
- Photography guidance and editing assistance
- Accommodation, meals, internal flights and key ground transfers included

The first departure runs from April 1–12, 2027. The 12-day journey combines Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks and is priced from USD $8,800 per person.
The second departure runs from April 14–21, 2027. The eight-day itinerary focuses entirely on Bandhavgarh National Park and is priced from USD $5,800 per person. It provides a shorter option for travellers who want substantial time in India’s tiger country without committing to the longer two-park itinerary.

Both departures are limited to between two and eight travellers, with only 2 photographers per safari jeep. The reduced vehicle occupancy gives photographers more room for camera equipment and longer lenses, greater freedom of movement and clearer shooting positions during wildlife encounters.

Award-winning wildlife photographer Jennifer Hadley personally hosts and leads both trips. Photography guidance is provided during safari drives, with editing assistance available at the accommodations.

Tiger Trails is open to photographers at different experience levels, as well as wildlife enthusiasts and non-photographer companions.

Safari days include morning and afternoon drives with experienced local naturalist guides. In addition to Bengal tigers, Kanha and Bandhavgarh are home to wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, Indian gaur, spotted deer, elephants and varied birdlife. Each departure also includes one dedicated full-day safari. The full-day pass allows the group to enter the park 15 minutes before general access, remain inside during the middle of the day and leave 15 minutes after standard access ends.

Both journeys begin in New Delhi. Guests spend the first night at a hotel near the airport before flying internally to Jabalpur and continuing to the national parks by private vehicle. The programmes include accommodation, meals, internal flights within India, the Delhi hotel stay, airport pickup on arrival, private ground transportation, drinks and photography guidance. The longer itinerary also includes the private transfer between Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
International flights to and from India and laundry are not included. Single-occupancy options are available at an additional cost, subject to availability.

A previous traveller who joined one of Hadley’s tours with his photographer wife said:
“I would highly recommend these trips to any ‘non’ photographer looking to travel with their spouse, friend, or just by themself to get out and experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world!”

The two 2027 departures provide photographers with a choice between exploring two major Central Indian tiger reserves or concentrating their safari time entirely within Bandhavgarh.
About Jennifer Hadley Photography Jennifer Hadley Photography is led by award-winning wildlife photographer Jennifer Hadley, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Hadley photographs wildlife internationally and personally hosts and mentors small-group photography tours and workshops in the United States and abroad. Her current photographic journeys include wildlife experiences in India, Zambia, Katmai, Patagonia and North Carolina.
Her programmes combine professional photography guidance, animal behaviour awareness, ethical wildlife observation and practical field support for photographers at different experience levels, wildlife enthusiasts and non-photographer companions.