Kairav Engineer in the field wearing Safari Crafters field clothing

About

Founded in the field.

Founded in 2018, Safari Crafters curates immersive wildlife and photography journeys guided by professionals who understand wildlife and refined hospitality.

Safari Crafters

Our story

Immersive wildlife and photography journeys, crafted with intent.

Safari Crafters was founded in 2018 and shaped by a passion for wildlife. The company curates immersive wildlife and photography journeys that place travellers close to nature in its unfiltered form.

Each itinerary is designed around the traveller's expectations, preferred accommodation and the natural rhythm of the wilderness, while leaving room for unscripted moments shaped by light, silence, patience and presence.

Meet the Specialists

Founder and field leadership

The people behind Safari Crafters.

Kairav Engineer

Founder

Kairav Engineer is an Executive Director at Astral Limited, an author, and a wildlife photographer. His long-term work in landscapes such as Ranthambore and Jawai is shaped by years of observation and an evolving understanding of animal behaviour.

His conservation work includes habitat strengthening, water restoration, anti-poaching preparedness and improved infrastructure for forest guards in landscapes including Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, Kanha and Kaziranga.

Gaurav Ramnarayanan

Chief Operating Officer

Introduced to photography at age three through a camera gifted by his father, Gaurav Ramnarayanan spent much of his childhood near a tiger reserve in South India. He has travelled extensively across India and around the world, documenting wildlife, cultures and environments.

As Chief Operating Officer, he translates this experience into carefully curated journeys that balance operational excellence with authenticity. He is the recipient of five international photography awards from institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Photography philosophy

The camera never outranks the animal.

Our photo-led work is built around distance, behaviour and patience. We choose reserves, guides and vehicles that allow better images without forcing the field to perform.

Conservation

Travel must give the landscape a reason to remain whole.

Safari Crafters prioritises responsible operators, private conservancies, thoughtful park access and partnerships that support habitat, guides and local communities.

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