Tentasy

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Private Wildlife Tours in India & Sri Lanka

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Leopard snarling in Indian forest undergrowth

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Who we are

Wildlife expeditions run by naturalists, not tour desks

Tentasy is the wildlife expedition brand of ABC Outdoor Ventures Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based company. We run ethical, naturalist-led wildlife tours across 15+ reserves in India and Sri Lanka, plus PADI-certified scuba programmes in the Andamans. Itineraries follow the wildlife rather than a packed schedule.

Read about our naturalists and team or our ethical wildlife travel code.

15+Reserves in India & Sri Lanka
4–6Guests on most trips
FreePhotographer & e-album on every trip
Where we go

Tiger reserves we know best

Our home forests are in Karnataka, a few hours from Bengaluru, and we travel across India and Sri Lanka.

Bengal tiger walking a forest track in Bandipur, Karnataka
Home forests, a few hours from Bengaluru

Karnataka

  • Bandipur
  • Nagarhole
  • Kabini
  • Bhadra
  • BRT
Custom Journey

Tailor-Made Journeys

Design your own expedition. Our transparent, per-guest pricing allows you to construct the exact timeline and experience you desire.

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  • First Guest

    Primary Traveler / Solo Explorer

    $1,200 USDper day

  • Additional Guests

    Adult Companions

    $1,000 USDper day

  • Children

    Ages 3 To 12 Years

    $750 USDper day

Why Tentasy

A typical safari tour vs Tentasy

What changes when naturalists, not tour desks, plan the trip.

Standard

Typical tour operator

  • Large mixed groups of 15–20 strangers
  • Driver-guides with no formal naturalist training
  • Wildlife treated as photo props — speed over depth
  • No photographer; you're on your own with your phone
  • Rigid itineraries that can't bend to the wildlife
  • Generic operators running the same trip in every region
Our way

Tentasy

  • Intentionally small groups, capped for impact and intimacy
  • Certified naturalists with 12+ years of field expertise
  • Depth, ethics, and zero-disturbance sighting protocols
  • Dedicated photographer + curated e-album included free
  • Flexible itineraries that follow the forest, not the clock
  • Region-specialist guides for every ecosystem we run
Students on a Tentasy educational nature tour
For schools & colleges

Educational tours that leave the classroom behind

We partner with schools and colleges on leadership expeditions, eco-tourism workshops, Train-the-Teacher programmes and scuba sessions, starting with a free session at your campus.

Quick answers

Questions travellers ask

Why is Tentasy more expensive than other safari tours?

You're paying for ethics, expertise, and intimacy — small groups, certified naturalist guides, a personal photographer, an included e-album, KFD-certified ethical sighting protocols, and itineraries built around the wildlife rather than a packed bus schedule. Most travellers feel the difference from the very first sighting.

Where does Tentasy operate?

We run expeditions across 15+ reserves in India and Sri Lanka — Karnataka (Bandipur, Nagarahole, Kabini, Bhadra, BRT), Madhya Pradesh (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, Satpura), Rajasthan (Ranthambore), Gujarat (Gir), Assam (Kaziranga), the Andaman Islands (PADI scuba), and Sri Lanka (Yala, Bundala, Udawalawe). Kenya and Tanzania are planned, but we do not run departures there yet.

How big are Tentasy groups?

Group sizes are intentionally small. Most safari and photography trips run with 4–6 guests, occasionally up to 8 for larger overlanding circuits. This protects both the wildlife and your experience — better sightings, calmer animals, and real conversations with your naturalist.

Are Tentasy guides actually qualified?

Yes. Our team holds formal naturalist certifications, decades of combined field experience, conservation-biology backgrounds, and PADI / SDI dive certifications. Several have been featured in wildlife magazines in India and the UK. We've also been panellists at academic institutions including St. Joseph's College of Commerce.

Do you work with schools, colleges, and corporates?

Yes. We run leadership expeditions, eco-tourism workshops, Train-the-Teacher programs, certified PADI scuba sessions, and wildlife photography certifications. Past clients include Sastra University, Sainik School, Navy Children School, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and the Military Engineering Centre.

Is the photographer really included for free?

Yes. A dedicated wildlife photographer joins every expedition at no extra cost, and you receive a curated e-album within 7 days of the trip ending. Travellers bringing their own gear get mentorship sessions in field technique, big-cat behaviour, and post-processing.

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