{"id":9717,"date":"2026-05-28T15:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juliuskramer.de\/workshops\/leopards-shepherds-bera-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T23:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:18:04","slug":"leopards-shepherds-bera-2027","status":"publish","type":"itineraries","link":"https:\/\/www.juliuskramer.de\/en\/workshops\/leopards-shepherds-bera-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Leopards & Shepherds: Bera 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Overview<\/h6>\n\n

Wilderness in detail.<\/h2>\n

Early in the morning, there is still a chill between the granite blocks. A female leopard stretches on a rocky ledge; below, the first goats of a Rabari herd move through the dry grass. Bera\u2013Jawai in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan is one of the few landscapes where these two scenes meet in the same setting. <\/p>\n

Unlike the classic tiger parks, leopards here roam freely between granite caves, sacred sites, and shepherd settlements. The Rabari<\/strong>, a semi-nomadic pastoral community, have shared this land with the big cats for generations \u2014 a balance rooted in respect and religious tradition. Sloth bears, hyenas, mugger crocodiles at Jawai Bandh Lake, and more than 150 bird species also live here. <\/p>\n

From 6 to 15 November 2027<\/strong>, we will travel together with our partner Gaia Tales<\/a> into this semi-arid landscape. Seven nights at Bera Safari Lodge<\/strong>, 13 game drives, plus encounters with the Rabari, a cave temple with bats and langurs, and a walk through the village. <\/p>\n

Optionally, from 15 to 19 November<\/strong>, a five-day tiger extension to Panna or Tadoba follows \u2014 for anyone who would also like to photograph Bengal tigers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What makes this trip special<\/h6>\n\n

Where leopards and shepherds live side by side.<\/h2>\n\n

Bera is not classic wilderness. It is a cultural landscape where people and big cats have shared the same land for generations \u2014 calm, respectful, almost taken for granted. This coexistence shapes every image made here. <\/p>\n\n

Four formats for maximum photographic variety<\/h3>\n
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Jeep-Safari<\/div>

13 Pirschfahrten in den Aravalli-H\u00fcgeln, morgens und nachmittags. Offenes Granitterrain, in dem Leoparden auf Felsen ruhen und sich abends in Richtung der H\u00f6hlen bewegen.<\/p><\/div>

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Rabari-Begegnungen<\/div>

Direkter Austausch mit der halbnomadischen Hirtengemeinschaft. Wie es ist, mit Leoparden vor der T\u00fcr zu leben \u2014 Geschichten, Alltag, Werte.<\/p><\/div>

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H\u00f6hlentempel<\/div>

Zwei Besuche an einem nahegelegenen H\u00f6hlentempel mit ans\u00e4ssigen Flederm\u00e4usen und Hanuman-Languren. Andere Lichtsituation, andere Bildwelt als auf den Pirschfahrten.<\/p><\/div>

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Dorf-Walk<\/div>

Spaziergang durch das Rabari-Dorf in der N\u00e4he der Lodge. Portr\u00e4ts, Alltagsszenen, das Leben abseits des Leoparden-Klischees.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Maximal 8 G\u00e4ste<\/h3>

Kleine Gruppe, zwei bis drei Fotografen pro Jeep. Freie Bahn am Stativ, genug Zeit f\u00fcr Bildbesprechungen in der Lodge.<\/p><\/div>

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Bera Safari Lodge<\/h3>

Boutique-Lodge in den Granith\u00fcgeln der Aravallis. Heritage-Cottages, Lagerfeuer-Abende, Zugang zu den zentralen Leoparden-Revieren.<\/p><\/div>

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Inklusivleistungen<\/h3>

Inlandsfl\u00fcge, Bodentransfers, Lodgeaufenthalt, alle 13 Safaris, Eintrittsgeb\u00fchren, Naturalist-Begleitung \u2014 alles organisiert.<\/p><\/div>

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Optionale Tiger-Extension<\/h3>

Anschlussreise nach Panna oder Tadoba f\u00fcr alle, die zus\u00e4tzlich Bengal-Tiger fotografieren m\u00f6chten. F\u00fcnf Tage, drei weitere Safari-Doppelsessions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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In Bera geh\u00f6ren die Leoparden zum Dorf wie das Dorf zu den Leoparden.<\/blockquote>
Julius Kramer<\/div><\/section>\n
Itinerary<\/h6>\n\n

Day by day: From Delhi into the golden Aravalli Hills.<\/h2>\n\n

Seven full days at Bera Safari Lodge means time \u2014 time for multiple encounters with the same leopards, for developed image ideas instead of quick snapshots, for conversations with the Rabari, who call these animals their neighbours.<\/p>\n

  1. Day 1<\/span> 6. November 2027<\/span><\/div>

    Landing in Delhi, slowing the pace down.<\/h3>