Nature Safari India,
- Founder’s note
A life spent in India’s forests
Nature Safari India was built on field knowledge, not desk research.
For more than two decades, Sharad Vats has shaped journeys across India’s wild landscapes with a simple belief: the finest safari is not the most hurried, but the most deeply understood.
Our journeys are designed around rhythm, habitat, seasonality, naturalist quality, lodge character, and the subtle art of being in the right place, with the right people, at the right time.
- Sharad's Message
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I didn’t sleep a wink on the night of January 25th, 1990. That evening, I saw my first wild tiger in Ranthambhore. It was a moment that changed me forever. As the majestic animal disappeared into the forest, it left behind a storm of thoughts in my mind. What will become of this magnificent species? Tiger numbers were at a terrifying low, and the silence of that night echoed with a single question, how could we let such beauty vanish from our world? That one encounter stayed with me, haunting and inspiring me through the years. It wasn’t until the late 1990s that clarity emerged. I had to act. I had to do something meaningful and something lasting.
And so, in the year 2000, at the age of 32, I founded Nature Safari India. It was not just a business, but a promise. A promise to the tiger, to the forests, and to myself. The mission was simple but profound: “Conservation through tourism”. By promoting responsible and immersive wildlife tourism, we aimed to generate livelihoods for communities living around tiger reserves, because when the local economy thrives, so does the wilderness. It is said that every tourist supports the employment of 11 people. For me, this was not just a number, it was a path. A way to give back to the land that had given me purpose.
Today, after 25 years of walking this path, I can say with quiet confidence and deep humility that we have done our bit. We’ve brought people from around the world face to face with the tiger, and with every sighting, we’ve sown a seed of love, respect, and protection.
And perhaps now, I will sleep a little easier, knowing that the tiger will roam free even after I’m gone.
- Our Vision
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In the heartbeat of the forest, we believe luxury is measured not just in comfort — but in the moments we honour, the stories we share and the connections we nurture. At Nature Safari India, we listen first — to the forest, to the wildlife, to the local community, and specially to you.
- Time
Because here, your time matters. Whether that’s a dawn jeep-safari, an afternoon under the trees, or the stillness of the night, we create space for your time to deepen.
- Truth
Sustainability. Authenticity. Local culture. Our truth is simple: respect nature, embrace place, live with purpose.
- Trust
From permit-lines sorted to tailored wildlife experiences, we build trust through integrity, knowledge and service that speaks softly.
- Our Mission
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The story of Nature Safari India doesn’t end when a guest leaves the jungle, it continues in every seed sown, every student supported, every wild creature that finds safe passage. Beyond the safari lies our true calling, to make travel a force for good, and to give back to the land that inspires us.
At Nature Safari India, we believe true luxury is measured not only by comfort, but by responsibility. Every journey we design and every lodge we build is guided by our ethos of giving back—to the forests that shelter wildlife and to the communities that have long been their guardians. Through pioneering CSR initiatives, we have woven conservation, education, and sustainability into the very fabric of our brand, ensuring that our legacy of indulgence is matched by a legacy of impact.










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