Leopards up close – India’s best kept secret

In the red-golden granite hills of Bera, we discover one of India's best-kept secrets: leopards!

While other leopard destinations are overcrowded, Bera awaits you:

🐆 Leopards without stress - India's most relaxed big cats, sunbathing on rocks instead of hiding

👥 True coexistence - the worldwide unique peaceful coexistence of Rabari herdsmen with wild leopards

📸 Perfect photo conditions - private safaris, optimal light conditions and undisturbed sightings

🏕️ Boutique experience - stylish lodge in the middle of leopard territory, campfire under the stars

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Highlights of the trip

✓ Leopard guarantee: 99% sighting rate in the golden granite hills
✓ Camera trap workshop: Learn from me how to photograph with camera traps
✓ Private safaris: Just you in the vehicles - no crowds, perfect positions
✓ Rabari culture: Authentic encounters with the leopard herders
✓ Small group: Max. 8 photographers for individual support

Of course, these are private safaris with only us in the cars.

We also make sure that there are only two guests per vehicle to get the best photo opportunities.

Workshop on camera trap photography in Bera

In the rocky terrain around Bera Safari Lodge, we have the rare opportunity to capture leopards and other nocturnal animals with photo traps up close - and completely undisturbed - in their natural environment.

I'll show you how to choose the right location, use sensors and flash effectively and position your camera equipment inconspicuously. After initial tests, we'll adjust everything together and check the results. With a bit of luck, you'll get some spectacular night shots.

Possible guests in front of the lens:

🟡 Leopard

🟡 Striped hyena

🟡 Rusty cat

🟡 Langurs

Axis deer & sambar deer

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The special feature of Bera

The peaceful coexistence of humans and leopards is unique. There is hardly any other region in the world where large predators live so close to traditional villages - and largely without conflict. The Rabari herders accept the leopards as part of their environment. This special form of coexistence not only allows us authentic cultural encounters, but also respectful and particularly close photographic insights into the lives of the animals.

Bera symbolizes a sustainable, respectful approach to wild animals - at eye level.

Accommodation

Our base is the Bera Safari Lodge - a stylish boutique resort in the middle of the granite formations of Jawai. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the terrain, the lodge offers rustic charm and modern comfort: cozy cottages, good cuisine and campfire evenings in a family atmosphere.

We listen to the call of the peacocks in the morning, enjoy dinner under a twinkling starry sky and reflect on our experiences together.

The lodge is located in the middle of the best leopard areas in Rajasthan and offers exclusive access to our photo spots. At the same time, we live respectfully in harmony with the local Rabari culture.

Every stay here is a combination of adventure and comfort - we don't just visit the wilderness, we live it.

We travel sustainably

We pay attention to a fair and environmentally conscious organization and work closely with local initiatives to protect leopard habitats.

Join us in the wilderness of Bera and experience India off the beaten track - in its most pristine form. Just you, the camera and untouched nature.

Prices

4,900 € per person in a double room

Single room supplement: 1.900 €

Terms of payment

25% deposit on booking or 120 days before departure at the latest (non-refundable)

Decision on the realization of the trip 120 days before departure (depending on the minimum number of participants)

Final payment (75 %) no later than 60 days before departure

Please note:

Safari bookings in India are only released four months before the travel date and are personal. In the event of a later cancellation, the authorities will retain the full entry fees - regardless of accommodation or meals.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to rebook to another person.

As the number of vehicles is strictly limited, we have to book early to secure all safaris.

In short:

If you make a binding booking and then cancel, the admission fees already paid are non-refundable - neither for you nor for us.

On this nine-day safari through India, we travel from Delhi to the remote Bera Jawai region in Rajasthan. Six nights in the comfortable Bera Safari Lodge, two game drives a day in search of leopards, a visit to the Rabari herdsmen and a morning excursion to the Jawai reservoir await us. The tour ends with a relaxed return to Delhi and dinner together.

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Included in the tour price:

• Transfers & tour guide: Private airport transfer in Delhi as well as all domestic flights (Delhi-Udaipur-Delhi, economy) and road trips in India. We are always accompanied by local drivers and German-speaking tour guides/nature photographers.

• Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel mentioned in Delhi (breakfast) and 6 nights at Bera Safari Lodge (full board).

• Meals: Full board during the lodge stays, with local specialties. In Delhi only breakfast is included.

• Safaris & Programs: All game drives (morning and afternoon safaris) in an open jeep according to the program. Additional activities (bird watching at the Jawai reservoir, visit to Rabari village) are included.

• Entrance fees & charges: Entrance fees to game reserves and national parks, all local transportation fees and all local taxes.

Not included in the tour price:

• International arrival and departure to/from Delhi and applicable airport taxes.

• Visa fees (Indian tourist visa application).

• Travel and health insurance, baggage insurance, etc. (we strongly recommend taking out insurance before the start of your trip).

• Drinks and personal expenses (drinks at meals, hotel minibar, laundry, internet, telephone).

• Tips for drivers, guides, lodge staff and other services.

• All other services that are not expressly listed as included.