WHERE IT STARTED
Photography came first.
Safari Lab grew from years spent travelling with cameras through India’s forests and Africa’s great wildlife landscapes.
Repeated visits taught us that memorable safaris depend on details a brochure rarely explains: the right access point, sensible travel time, patient guiding, enough time in the field and a plan that suits the people travelling.
Those experiences now shape the journeys we create for our guests. We are a small team by design, combining first-hand wildlife knowledge with travel planning, sales and operational support.
CURATED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
What “curated” means to us.
Start with the wildlife
We begin with what you hope to experience, how you like to travel and how much time you genuinely want in the field.
Plan for the place
Zones, gates, tides, seasons, permits and road time all matter. The planning changes with every reserve and landscape.
Recommend honestly
We compare access, comfort, guiding, logistics and value before recommending a route or stay. A safari should work on the ground, not only look good on paper.
FIELD KNOWLEDGE
Local knowledge, connected journeys.
Our work spans tiger reserves and lesser-known forests across India, alongside privately planned wildlife journeys in East and Southern Africa.
Relationships developed through years of photography help us work with guides, naturalists and partners who understand their landscapes.
We do not promise sightings. We plan thoughtfully so that every day gives the journey the time, context and support it deserves.
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NATURE IN FOCUS JURY AWARD
Recognition from the field.
“Cloaked in Lilac”, photographed by Sanjay Nair in Pilibhit, was recognised at the Nature inFocus Photography Awards.
View the award feature ↗RECOGNITION & MEDIA
Safari Lab in the media.
Features, expert commentary and photography recognition across wildlife, travel and media publications.