Named specialists, not anonymous enquiry desks.

Founder of Safari Crafters

Kairav Engineer

Executive Director at Astral Limited, author and wildlife photographer

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.

Chief Operating Officer

Gaurav Ramnarayanan

Wildlife photography, animal behaviour, big cat tracking and safari operations

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. He is the recipient of five international photography awards from institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Naturalist Network

Safari Crafters Field Team

Responsible operators, private guides, local trackers and conservation-led hosting

The field team connects guests with the people who know each landscape intimately, from river systems and forests to high-altitude snowline.

Their work is visible in the detail guests never have to worry about.