Ethical Wildlife Travel: How Tentasy Does It
Ethical wildlife travel means seeing animals without changing how they live: small groups, quiet vehicles, guides who put the animal first and trips that give something back to the forest. Tentasy runs naturalist-led safaris across 15+ reserves in India and Sri Lanka on that principle.
What ethical wildlife travel means to us
It means the animal comes first. Our trips are built around the wildlife rather than a packed bus schedule, with itineraries that follow the forest, not the clock. You pay for ethics, expertise and intimacy: small groups, certified naturalist guides and a personal photographer on every trip.
Our field code
- Small groups by design: most trips run with 4 to 6 guests, occasionally up to 8 for larger overlanding circuits.
- Zero-disturbance sighting protocols: quiet vehicles, no chasing and no baiting.
- Your naturalist decides how close to go and when to leave a sighting.
- Guests follow simple rules on clothing, scent and noise.
Naturalist-led, always
Every expedition is led by certified naturalists, not driver-guides. Our lead naturalist, Surya Veloor Sundar, has 12+ years across South Indian forests. Meet the full team on our about page.
Conservation work with the Karnataka Forest Department
Our team are certified volunteers for the Karnataka Forest Department's camera-trapping and census work. For how this shapes our trips, read our responsible wildlife tourism page.
Where we travel
We run trips across Karnataka (Bandipur, Nagarhole, Kabini, Bhadra, Kali, BRT), Madhya Pradesh (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, Satpura), Rajasthan (Ranthambore), Gujarat (Gir), Assam (Kaziranga), the Andamans and Sri Lanka (Yala, Bundala, Udawalawe). Kenya and Tanzania are planned, but we do not run departures there yet.
See all parks on our Indian wildlife tours page, or our Sri Lanka wildlife tour.
Ways to travel with us
- Safari packages: Nagarhole, Rajasthan and Sri Lanka trips with fixed itineraries.
- Practical photography workshops in the forest.
- Overlanding and motorcycle expeditions through remote country.
- Programmes for schools and colleges, including eco-tourism camps and leadership training.
Related Tentasy pages
- Indian wildlife tours: Tiger safaris and park guides
- Sri Lanka wildlife tour: Yala leopards and the south coast
- Responsible wildlife tourism: Our policy in practice
- Wildlife photography workshops: Learn in the field
- Offbeat wildlife destinations: Quieter reserves
- Meet our naturalists: The team behind every trip
Ethical wildlife travel FAQ
What makes a wildlife safari ethical?
Small groups, quiet vehicles, no baiting or chasing and a naturalist who decides how close to go. The animal's wellbeing comes before the photograph.
How big are Tentasy groups?
Most safari and photography trips run with 4 to 6 guests, occasionally up to 8 for larger overlanding circuits.
Do you guarantee tiger sightings?
No. Wild animals cannot be guaranteed. Small groups and patient naturalist-led tracking give you the best chance.
Who guides the trips?
Certified naturalists, wildlife photographers with 12+ years of field experience, PADI Divemasters for marine trips and ex-military outdoor trainers for expeditions.
Does Tentasy work with schools?
Yes. We run eco-tourism workshops, leadership expeditions and photography programmes for schools and colleges.
Travel with a naturalist
Tell us your plans and a Tentasy guide replies within one business day. Call +91 93801 42405 or message us.