SAFARI LODGES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

What SAFARI LODGES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED does

Safari Lodges India Private Limited is a Madhya Pradesh-domiciled boutique hospitality company that operates wildlife safari lodges in Central India's tiger reserves. The portfolio comprises two properties: The Safari Lodge Kanha, a 15-room property on the Mukki side of Kanha Tiger Reserve, and The Safari Lodge Pench, a 17-room property on 15 acres at the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border scheduled to open on October 1, 2026. Accommodations are tiered across Premier Rooms, Premier Cottages, Grand Chalets, and a flagship three-bedroom Lakeview Bungalow with a private plunge pool, with rack rates ranging from ₹13,000 to ₹59,000 per night (excluding 18% GST) on a full-board (AP) basis, plus high-season surcharges and a meal-plan reduction option.

The company's product extends beyond standard jeep safaris into a curated portfolio of nature-immersive experiences: guided jungle and walking safaris, star-bed nights, bicycle trails, Gond art workshops, pottery village visits, bush dinners, birdwatching, and outdoor wildlife film screenings. Distribution is direct-to-consumer only — guests book via website enquiry forms, WhatsApp Business (with an automated chatbot persona), email, or phone — with no visible OTA or travel-agent partnerships and a 30% advance deposit required to confirm reservations. Targeted customer segments include affluent individual leisure travelers seeking authentic wildlife immersion, eco-conscious luxury travelers prioritizing sustainability, and serious wildlife photographers needing naturalist support.

The business is founder-owned and self-funded, with no disclosed external institutional investment. Founders Bhargava Srivari (ex-management consultant, Associate of the Royal Photographic Society) and Bharathi Srivari anchor the brand on three decades of wildlife passion and 2,500+ personally completed safaris. Operations are supported by an 80%+ local workforce with stated profit reinvestment into community development, and pricing architecture includes engineered length-of-stay and lead-time packages (Circuit Discovery, Stay More Save More, Early Bird, Last-Minute Escape) to optimize demand ahead of the Pench ramp-up.

Name

SAFARI LODGES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

Safari Lodges India

Website

https://safarilodgesindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Safari Lodges India Private Limited operates a portfolio of two boutique wildlife safari lodges in Central India — The Safari Lodge Kanha (15 rooms) and The Safari Lodge Pench (17 rooms, opening October 2026) — offering accommodation, guided safaris, and curated nature experiences to affluent leisure travelers and wildlife photographers via direct-to-consumer booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Safari Hospitality and Eco-Tourism

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wilderness Luxury Resorts (THAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Boutique safari lodges
• Wildlife hospitality
• Guided safari experiences
• Luxury eco-tourism
• Tiger reserve accommodation

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Revenue: Room rental revenue from three room categories across two properties (Kanha and Pench lodges). Pricing is per room per night on full board (AP) basis with optional MAP reduction. High-season surcharges of ₹2,000 per room per night apply on specified dates.
2. Safari Experiences: Revenue from guided jeep safaris in buffer and core zones of tiger reserves. Safari permits are issued by state forest departments and subject to availability. Additional charges apply for camera rentals and binoculars.
3. In-House Activities: Curated nature experiences including lake picnics, birdwatching, nature trails, bicycle excursions, pottery village visits, Gond art workshops, bush dinners, bonfires, and wildlife movie screenings. Spa treatments and private outdoor dinners available at additional charges.
4. Food & Beverage: Full board (AP) basis includes complete daily culinary cycle: breakfast, lunch, afternoon high tea, and dinner. In-room dining available as bespoke service on a la carte basis. Private outdoor dinners charged at ₹1,500 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safari Lodges India operates two boutique safari lodges in Central India — The Safari Lodge Kanha (15 rooms in Kanha Tiger Reserve) and The Safari Lodge Pench (17 rooms, opening 1 October 2026 in Pench National Park) — selling full-board accommodation, government-issued guided safari permits, and curated nature experiences including walking safaris, star-bed stays, bush dinners, Gond art workshops, and pottery village visits. Revenue is generated primarily through per-room-per-night rack rates, add-on experience charges, and bundled multi-night packages sold directly to leisure travelers without third-party OTA partnerships.

Product overview

Safari Lodges India is a collection of boutique safari lodges in Central India operating two properties: The Safari Lodge Kanha (15 rooms on 15 acres) and The Safari Lodge Pench (17 rooms on 15 acres, opening October 1, 2026). The portfolio offers accommodation across multiple room categories including Premier Cottages, Premier Rooms, Grand Chalets, and Lakeview Bungalows with plunge pools. Properties provide nature-immersive experiences including jungle safaris, walking safaris, star bed experiences, cultural workshops (Gond art, pottery), and outdoor dining. Kanha emphasizes biodiversity and tiger sightings within Kanha Tiger Reserve, while Pench offers access to the Land of Mowgli with lake activities. Package offerings include multi-property circuit stays, extended stay discounts, early booking incentives, and last-minute deals. The company is built on three decades of wildlife passion with founders completing 2,500+ safaris across India and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Safari Lodge Kanha A luxury boutique safari lodge with 15 rooms spread across a forested landscape in Kanha Tiger Reserve on the Mukki side, offering full-board accommodation and access to Mukki, Kisli, Kanha core zones, and the Khapa buffer zone via Mukki Gate. Target guests are affluent wildlife enthusiasts, eco-conscious luxury travelers, and nature photographers seeking immersive tiger reserve experiences.
• The Safari Lodge Pench A premium wildlife getaway with 17 rooms on 15 acres at the Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra border in Pench National Park, opening October 1, 2026. Offers access to 6 prime safari zones within a 30-minute radius and experiences themed around the Land of Mowgli. Target guests are affluent wildlife enthusiasts, eco-conscious luxury travelers, and nature photographers.
• Jungle Safaris Guided wildlife safaris in open-top vehicles led by expert naturalists tracking tigers, leopards, barasingha, dhole (Indian Wild Dog), gaur, and sambar in buffer and core zones of the tiger reserves. Permits are issued by state forest departments and are subject to availability.
• Walking Safaris Immersive on-foot wildlife experiences following forest trails and riverbanks with trained guides, providing a slower and more intimate forest connection than jeep safaris.
• Star Bed Experience An overnight wilderness experience sleeping beneath open skies in a forest star bed, wrapped in comfort as night sounds echo softly around; marketed as the 'million star hotel' experience.
• Bicycle Trail Guided bicycle rides through buffer forests and village paths with a naturalist guide, pausing for birds, lakeside views, and curated refreshments along the route.
• Dine Under the Stars Outdoor dining experience featuring traditional local dishes served under starlit skies, softly lit by lanterns with a wilderness atmosphere; private outdoor dinners are charged at ₹1,500 per person.
• Pottery Village Visit Hands-on pottery session with a local village potter, shaping clay under open skies or on a shaded veranda, blending village simplicity with wilderness calm.
• Gond Art Workshop Private introduction to the Gond tribal art form with a local artist, exploring nature and folklore-based creative sessions.
• Bush Dinner Lantern-lit forest canopy dining experience with slow-cooked local dishes surrounded by nature.
• Wildlife Movie Under the Stars Outdoor wildlife documentary screening on Pench Tiger Reserve in a garden setup with the night sky as ceiling and forest as surround sound.
• Sunset Picnic Lakeside picnic experience at Kohka Lake including speed boat and pedal boat activities, snacks, tea, coffee, and soft beverages.
• The Circuit Discovery Package Multi-property safari package requiring a minimum 6-night split stay between The Safari Lodge Kanha and The Safari Lodge Pench. Includes complimentary inter-lodge AC MUV transfers, 4-piece laundry per person, a curated welcome hamper at each lodge, one complimentary in-house activity at each property, and a 30-minute spa session per guest once during the stay.
• Stay More, Save More Package Single-property extended-stay package requiring a minimum 4-night stay at one lodge. Includes a signature welcome hamper, one complimentary safari (subject to ticket availability in buffer zones), 25% discount on laundry services, and one complimentary in-house activity.
• Early Bird Advantage Package Advance-booking package requiring reservation 120+ days prior to arrival. Includes 20% discount on room tariff, a signature welcome hamper, and 20% discount on in-house activities and spa treatments. Requires 100% advance payment; non-amendable and non-refundable.
• Last-Minute Escape Package Late-booking package for guests booking within 7 days of check-in, providing an instant discount on accommodation; discount percentage is not specified on the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ local workforce employment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Forsyth Lodge: Small boutique wildlife lodge near Satpura Tiger Reserve in Central India, similar room count and naturalist-led experience model. Comparable as a fellow emerging Central India player.
• Tree of Life Resorts: Boutique nature and wildlife resort collection across India with multiple small properties, comparable experiential positioning and similar pricing tier in the Indian luxury nature segment.

Broad incumbents

• Aman-i-Khas: Ultra-luxury wilderness camp near Ranthambore with tented accommodations, naturalist-led experiences, and Aman-level service. Competes for the very top of the affluent wildlife tourism segment that Safari Lodges India targets.
• Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort: Oberoi Group's flagship luxury jungle resort at Ranthambore. Comparable premium pricing, tented-villa concept, and high-touch service model; competes for the same affluent wildlife tourist across India.
• Taj Safaris (Mahua Kothi, Banjaar Tola): Indian Hotels Company (Tata) luxury wildlife hospitality brand operating Mahua Kothi at Kanha and Banjaar Tola at Kanha. Backed by Taj's distribution, loyalty program, and corporate scale — the dominant incumbent Safari Lodges India competes against.

Direct peers

• Flame of the Forest Safari Lodge: Small boutique jungle lodge in Kanha buffer zone with similar naturalist-led safaris, intimate scale, and immersion-in-nature value proposition. Direct in-park competitor at Kanha.
• Kanha Earth Lodge: Boutique jungle lodge in Kanha buffer zone with similar sustainability positioning, naturalist-led safaris, and small-room-count exclusivity. Direct competitor for the same Kanha inbound guest pool.
• Singinawa Jungle Lodge: Luxury jungle lodge operating inside Kanha Tiger Reserve with comparable room count, central safari zone access, and nature-immersion positioning. Most direct in-park competitor to Safari Lodges India's Kanha property.
• Pench Tree Lodge: Luxury tented lodge inside Pench Tiger Reserve offering guided safaris and immersive nature experiences. Closest direct competitor for Safari Lodges India's Pench property opening in October 2026.
• SUJAN Jawai: Boutique luxury safari camp in Rajasthan with curated wilderness experiences, sustainability focus, and high-end experiential positioning. Comparable boutique scale and direct-to-consumer ethos.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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