Learning that
leaves the
classroom behind
Tentasy runs adventure, leadership and eco-tourism programmes for academic institutions — built and led by naturalists, wildlife photographers and former Armed Forces officers. Purpose-built training, not a tour.
Three ways to bring this to your students
Nature awareness Sessions
A 45–60 minute session delivered at your campus on ecological balance, environmental education and responsible eco-tourism — open to the full student body, at no cost to the institution.
“Train the Teacher” environmental modules
A field-based module that equips teachers with the tools and confidence to carry environmental responsibility and outdoor learning back into their own classrooms.
Structured expeditions
Tourism programmes in the Western Ghats — run to the same field discipline our founders learned in uniform.
A team built from two worlds
Nature lovers, wildlife photographers and former military personnel, working together to design programmes that are as safe as they are transformative.
The passion
Nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers who instil ethical conservation, situational awareness and a genuine respect for India's wild places in every student who joins a trip.
The discipline
Former Armed Forces personnel who bring field-tested pedagogy, disciplined execution and an uncompromising approach to safety to every expedition we run.
Four individuals, One standard of execution
Maj Sooraj SB (Retd)
Leadership assessmentRetired Indian Army officer and former Director — Logistics, NCC Directorate. Has personally mentored 150+ young people through structured leadership programmes. Alumnus of Christ University, OTA Chennai & IIM Lucknow.
Surya Veloor Sundar
Outdoor leadershipAn avid off-roader and wildlife enthusiast with outdoor training experience across the USA and India, and trail expeditions spanning India, the USA and Sri Lanka.
Michael John
Wildlife & mediaA seasoned wildlife photographer featured in publications across India and the UK, and a panelist with the Department of Travel & Tourism.
Karthikeyan Sathyaseelan
Programme managementA qualified Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur and wildlife advocate who leads institutional programme management, governance and mentorship.
Our credentials
On record
- Panelist, Department of Travel & Tourism, St Joseph's College of Commerce, Bengaluru
- Panelist on career trends in the tourism sector at multiple institutional venues
- Certified volunteers of the Karnataka Forest Department — camera trapping & wildlife census
- Emergency volunteering programmes across Karnataka with the KFD
Field record
- Extensive off-road training for emergencies in remote locations
- Trails hiked across India, the USA, Sri Lanka and beyond
- Certified mountaineer from the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Glacier
A structured, progressive path for your students
Institutions that want more than a single excursion can build a multi-year track with us — each stage adding responsibility on top of the last, so growth compounds year on year.
Foundations
Guided trekking, orienteering and basic fieldcraft in the Western Ghats. Tactical night bivouacs and entry-level grooming of the qualities every student leader needs.
Leadership in the field
A multi-day camp with rotating command roles, field simulations in navigation and resource management, and crisis-response exercises every student works through.
The capstone expedition
A full adventure camp built around camaraderie and team-building, guest sessions with outside experts, and focused preparation for interviews, careers and next steps.
Disciplines students train in, on location
Every activity is led by our own naturalists, ex-Armed Forces personnel and certified field staff — never outsourced.
Wildlife safari
Naturalist-led safaris tracking tigers and other large mammals.
Wildlife photography
Framing, light and field craft, practised on living subjects.
Herping
Reptile and amphibian surveys on supervised night trails.
Angling basics
Rod craft and river reading, practised catch-and-release.
Nature walks & hiking
Guided treks teaching ecology, navigation and trail discipline.
Bird watching
Dawn birding, call identification and disciplined field notes.
Camping & survival basics
Tent craft, fire, shelter and survival priorities, always supervised.
Field leadership & guest sessions
Command appointments and group tasks that build real leaders, alongside field talks and Q&As with naturalists and Armed Forces officers.
We build around students, then engineer for safety
What makes the trip different
Our founders are personally present on every single trip
Our safety shield
Every programme is engineered around one non-negotiable: students go home safe, every single time.
Personnel
Certified ex-military handlers, accompanied by local Forest Department volunteers, with a qualified first-aid responder on every programme.
Medical
Pre-mapped medevac routes to the nearest healthcare facility, with a risk assessment and emergency response plan built for every itinerary.
Legal
Full compliance with forest department regulations and permits, backed by indemnity forms, medical fitness declarations and guardian consent.
Dignity
Dedicated female escorts as required by the institution, plus pre-departure briefings on conduct, safety and leave-no-trace principles.
Camp locations near Bengaluru: Bandipur, Nagarhole, Kabini
Across Karnataka's finest wildlife reserves.
Schools and colleges that camp with us
Schools, colleges, universities and defence institutions across India.
Plan a camp for your students
Tell us your group size, dates and what you want students to take away — we'll design the expedition around it. Every partnership can start with a free awareness session at your campus.
Wildlife camps for students near Bengaluru
This page covers Tentasy's wildlife and leadership camps in Karnataka's reserves: Bandipur, Nagarhole and Kabini, all within a day's drive of Bengaluru (Bangalore). Looking for multi-state or Sri Lanka school tours? See our educational tours for schools.
What students do at camp
Camps combine wildlife safaris, wildlife photography, herping on supervised night trails, angling basics, nature walks, bird watching and camping and survival basics with field leadership sessions. Every activity is led by our own naturalists, ex-Armed Forces personnel and certified field staff.
Camp locations near Bengaluru: Bandipur, Nagarhole and Kabini
Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Nagarhole National Park are two of South India's best forests for tigers, elephants and birds, and the Kabini river is the backwater side of Nagarhole. Read our Bandipur safari guide and Nagarhole trip page for the parks themselves.
Camp format, ages and pricing
Camp length, age bands, staff ratios, stay type and price depend on your group, so we design each programme around your institution. Tell us your group size, dates and what you want students to take away, and every partnership can start with a free awareness session at your campus.
Related Tentasy pages
- All educational tours for schools: Every school programme and destination
- Bandipur safari guide: School nature camps in Bandipur
- Nagarhole safari trip: Nagarhole and Kabini
- Wildlife photography: A student activity on location
- Meet our team: Naturalists, officers and mentors
- Contact us: Plan a camp for your students
Student camp FAQ
Who leads the camps?
Naturalists, wildlife photographers and former Armed Forces officers, with certified field staff. The founders are present on every trip.
How is student safety handled?
Every programme has a risk assessment and an emergency response plan, a qualified first-aid responder and certified ex-military handlers, pre-mapped medevac routes, forest department permits, indemnity forms and guardian consent. Dedicated female escorts are provided as the institution requires.
Who holds the forest permits?
We follow forest department regulations and permits for every programme.
Which institutions have camped with you?
St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Sastra University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, KPR Institute, Vellalar Institute and KMV Red Hills High School, among others.
How do we start?
Message us on WhatsApp with your group size and dates. We can begin with a free awareness session at your campus.