About Us | Wild Enthusiast — Eco-Tourism & Wildlife Travel in India

Hemant Gupta - Founder of Wild Enthusiast

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“The forest taught us patience. We pass that gift on.”

— HEMANT GUPTA

The Founder

From Wildlife Passion To Purposeful Travel

In 2009, I went on my first safari in Sariska, hoping to see a tiger. I didn't — but I kept coming back, year after year, because the wild had already claimed a piece of me. Then, on a trip to Ranthambhore with friends in 2014, I saw my first tiger: the legendary Noor. That moment changed everything.

In 2016, a wandering tiger arrived in the forest near my home, and my curiosity deepened. I spent hours with forest guards, learning the land and its stories — and slowly, I saw an opportunity: to build something that let people experience the wild responsibly, while giving back to the communities who call it home.

In 2019, Wild Enthusiast was born: a sustainable, responsible eco-tourism brand. Today, we serve travelers across India with the same passion that started it all.

— Hemant Gupta, Founder, Wild Enthusiast

Why We Exist

Creating A Deeper Connection Between People & The Wild.

We believe the wild changes the people who step into it — and that those people, in turn, become its quiet protectors. Everything we do is built on that idea.

Meaningful

Wildlife Experiences

Designing journeys that go beyond sightings — slow, deliberate, and built to create memories that outlast the photographs.

Responsible

Exploration

Travel that respects wildlife, forests, and the local communities who have always been the rightful guardians of these landscapes.

Stories

Worth Remembering

Every safari deserves to become a story — one travellers carry forever, retell often, and return to in the quiet seasons of life.

Our Purpose

What Drives Us

Our mission, vision and the core values behind every journey we plan.

Mission

To craft wildlife journeys that protect nature and empower communities. We design every safari and itinerary to deepen the traveller's connection with India's wild places while leaving a positive, measurable impact on the ecosystems and people who depend on them.

Vision

To become India's most trusted voice for responsible wildlife travel — a future where travellers, conservationists and local communities work together, and where Wild Enthusiast is the bridge that connects them.

Conservation First

Every journey contributes to protecting India's wildlife and habitats.

Authentic Community

We partner with local guides, artisans and families — not just lodges.

Ethical Wildlife

Respectful viewing distances, no staged encounters, ranger-first protocols.

Transparent Travel

Clear pricing, honest recommendations and no hidden commissions.

Excellence Always

Meticulously planned journeys that exceed expectations, naturally.

Education & Impact

Turning guests into informed ambassadors for the wild.

The People

A Team Connected By One Passion — The Wild

Our team brings together wildlife lovers, travel planners, naturalists and storytellers dedicated to creating unforgettable journeys.

Founder

Hemant Gupta

Growth & Marketing Manager

Sakshi Gupta

Sales & Operations Manager

Piyush Gupta

Beyond The Safari

Experiences That Make The Journey Unforgettable

From stargazing deep inside the forest to heritage walks through ancient villages — every experience we offer is crafted to add depth, meaning, and memory to your wildlife journey.

Private Guided Safaris

Your own expert, your own pace, your own story.

Bush Dinner

Candlelight under open skies, with the jungle breathing around you.

Sundowners

The perfect hour. The perfect pour. The horizon does the rest.

Hot Air Balloon

See India's landscape, from where the eagles soar

Farm-to-Table Dining

Grown here, cooked here, eaten here — as fresh as it gets.

Private Yoga Sessions

Ancient practice, total stillness — only birdsong interrupts.

Nature Walk

Slow down enough, and the forest starts talking

Stargazing

No city glow, no distractions — just you and a billion stars.

Local Craft Workshop

Made by hand, taken home with meaning.

Pottery Workshop

Shape something real with your own hands.

Gourmet Session

Regional flavours, expert hands, stories behind every ingredient.

Village Tour

Step into an India that still moves at its own pace.

Heritage Walk

Every stone here has a story — let someone who knows it lead the way

Private Dining

Just you, the right setting, and a meal worth remembering.

Spa & Healing

Ancient remedies, unhurried hands, restoration that runs deep.

Live · Right Now

The Forest Is Never Quiet.
Neither Are We.

Every number here represents a journey planned, a moment witnessed, and a traveler who chose to experience India's wild with us.

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Travellers Served

Wildlife travellers explored India with us — and counting.

Trips Being Planned

6 travellers

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Choose from 50+ wild destinations across India

50+

Wild Destinations

10+

Years in the Wild

30+

Countries Served

100+

Expert Naturalists

200+

Handpicked Stays

20+

Experiences

Sustainability

Protecting The Wild Places We Explore

Every itinerary is a small act of conservation. We measure our success not just in sightings, but in the forests preserved and the families lifted by responsible travel.