Over two decades on the granite hills of Jawai — choosing the camera over the past, learning the language of apex predators, and building a conservation-first safari legacy.
From ancestral hunting roots to pioneering ethical field guardianship: two decades of cataloguing resident cats, founding conservation camps, and guiding international wildlife safaris.
Growing Up on the Ancient Kopjes of Bera
"Grows up on the granite hills of Bera, in a family with generations of history living alongside the wild leopards of Jawai."
Trading Ancestral Guns for the Telephoto Lens
"Chooses the camera over the past — where ancestors hunted leopards, he commits his life to documenting, understanding, and protecting them."
Deep Behavioral Studies & Rosette Lineage Mapping
"Gains widespread recognition as a foremost naturalist after years of observing and studying leopard behaviour, maternal lineages, and territorial dynamics."
Pioneering Non-Invasive Safari Protocols
"Founds and hosts Varawal Leopard Camp, building a conservation-first safari experience in Bera founded on non-invasive tracking and zero artificial baiting."
Documentary, Fine Art Prints & Private Tracking Safaris
"Launches his independent personal practice — high-end wildlife photography, documentary filming, collector print editions, and personally guided wildlife tours across India and beyond."
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Whether it is your first wildlife journey, a dedicated photography expedition or a return to a landscape you already know, I personally plan the experience around the wildlife, the season and the people travelling with me.