Wildnest Travel & Photography

What Wildnest Travel & Photography does

Wild Nest Travel and Photography Pvt Ltd (DBA Wildnest Travel & Photography) is a privately held, family-operated specialty tour operator incorporated in India (Uttar Pradesh, GSTIN 09AABCW3078Q1ZK), founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ghaziabad with a regional office in Mumbai. The company curates and delivers wildlife safaris, bird watching expeditions, nature tours, adventure expeditions, eco tours, cultural-wildlife mixed itineraries, family tours, luxury holidays, off-beat holidays, and day trips across India (e.g., Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, Kanha, Tadoba, Ladakh, Andaman, Bhigwan, Sultanpur) and select international destinations (Kenya/Tanzania, Bhutan, Bali, Vietnam). It also operates specialized wildlife photography workshops led by named experts and recognized photographers, with the firm's key value proposition being the integration of naturalist guidance and photography mentoring into small-group, custom itineraries.

The company's core technology is a content- and inquiry-driven website (wildnest.in) that lists destinations, themed packages, day trips, image/video galleries, and blog content, supported by direct phone/WhatsApp sales channels and a custom quote-based booking flow. Revenue is generated through professional-services-style tour packages with quote-based pricing; no publicly disclosed pricing exists and customers transact directly via the website, phone, or WhatsApp. The firm employs 9 people across two offices, is led by the Goel family (Radhika Goel as Managing Director & Creative Head, Bharat Goel as Director & Wildlife Expert, Vinod Goel as Mentor & Author, Nitya Goel Aggarwal as Mumbai Head & Eco Events Curator, and Tarun Singh as Culture & Adventure Expert), and shows no external investment, venture capital, or private equity backing in the available sources. The GTM motion is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, targeting wildlife enthusiasts, photography enthusiasts, and families seeking nature experiences, with marketing primarily through website content, SEO blogs, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

Wildnest Travel & Photography

Legal name

Wild Nest Travel and Photography Pvt Ltd

Website

https://wildnest.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wildnest Travel & Photography is a family-run, India-based specialty tour operator founded in 2012, offering curated wildlife safaris, bird watching expeditions, photography workshops, and nature tours across India and select international destinations, serving individual wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and families through direct website and phone/WhatsApp bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based) (THAAADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching Tours (THAAAEAB), Wildlife & Nature Interpretation Guides (Birding, Photography, Naturalist) (THAAALAE), Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG), Photography & Scenic Viewpoint Tours (THAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Wildlife tours
• Nature photography
• Travel packages
• Photography workshops
• Safari tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghaziabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wildlife and Nature Tour Packages: Curated wildlife safari tours, nature expeditions, and photography-focused travel experiences to destinations across India and select international locations. Includes multi-day packages with accommodation, sightseeing, and guide services.
2. Day Trips: Single-day excursions to nearby natural destinations including bird sanctuaries, nature parks, and wildlife observation sites around Mumbai and surrounding areas.
3. Photography Workshops: Specialized wildlife photography workshops and tutorials led by renowned wildlife photographers, providing valuable insights, tips, and techniques to enhance participants' photography skills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wildnest Travel & Photography is a wildlife and nature tour operator based in India that designs and sells curated travel packages, photography workshops, and day trips focused on wildlife experiences across India and select international destinations. The company serves individual travelers, families, and photography enthusiasts seeking guided wildlife and nature immersion.

Product overview

Wildnest Travel and Photography is a premier travel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of wildlife and nature-based travel experiences. The core service encompasses wildlife safari tours, bird watching expeditions, adventure tours, cultural tours with wildlife mix, eco tours, family tours, luxury holidays, nature tours, and off-beat holidays. The company operates specialized day trips and offers photography workshops led by renowned wildlife photographers. Their tour portfolio includes specific package tours such as the Best of Ladakh (11-day Himalayan expedition), Best of Bali (9-day island adventure with diving), Bera Leopard Safari (3-day leopard-focused safari), Bandhavgarh National Park Tour (4-day tiger safari), Andaman's Hidden Paradise (6-day island tour), Agra Day Tour (via Gatimaan Express), and the Desert Route with Wildlife Twist (9-day Rajasthan desert safari). Tours are organized by regions (Africa, Asian countries, Central India, East India, North India, South India, West India) and themes (Adventure Tours, Bird Watching, Cultural With Wildlife Mix, Eco Tours, Family Tour, Luxury Holidays, Nature, Off-beat Holidays, Wildlife Safari).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Micato Safaris: Luxury safari operator with deep Africa and India programs. Comparable on high-end curated wildlife safaris, family heritage positioning, and cross-continental destination mix that mirrors Wildnest's India-plus-Africa strategy.
• TUTC - The Ultimate Travelling Camp: Luxury wildlife and experiential travel operator in India offering high-end safari camps across Indian reserves. Directly comparable on premium wildlife experiences, India-centric footprint, and curated multi-day itineraries.
• &Beyond: Luxury safari and wildlife travel operator with African focus and conservation-aligned positioning. Comparable to Wildnest on curated multi-day wildlife safaris, expert guides, and conservation-driven brand — Wildnest's international Africa itineraries (Kenya, Tanzania) overlap directly.
• India Birding: Specialist birding tour operator focused on Indian subcontinent birding itineraries. Closely comparable to Wildnest's birding tours (Himalayan birding, Bhigwan, Phansad) in product, customer segment, and geography.
• Natural Habitat Adventures: Specialist nature and wildlife-photography tour operator running small-group expeditions globally. Closely comparable in focus on wildlife photography, small group sizes, and expert-led itineraries; overlapping destination set (Africa, Asia).
• India Wildlife Journeys: India-based specialist operator offering curated wildlife safaris across Indian national parks and tiger reserves. Directly comparable in product (multi-day wildlife safaris), target customer (wildlife enthusiasts), and geography (India).
• Jungle Lodges & Resorts: Karnataka government-operated wildlife and nature hospitality brand running safari and nature tourism across Indian reserves. Directly comparable in offering (land-based wildlife safaris, birding, nature experiences) and Indian customer base.

Broad incumbents

• SOTC Travel (Thomas Cook India): Large Indian tour operator with a dedicated wildlife and nature holidays portfolio. Overlaps with Wildnest on wildlife safari packages across India but operates at much broader scale across many travel verticals.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest OTA, aggregating wildlife, nature, and adventure tour inventory. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps with Wildnest's customer base but offers commoditized booking rather than bespoke wildlife expertise.

Emerging players

• Nature India / Nature's Wonderland: Indian boutique nature and wildlife tour operator offering birding, wildlife safaris, and photography tours. Comparable to Wildnest on specialist niche, India-centric destinations, and photography-led offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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