FOR THE LOVE
OF THE WILD
Our venture is promoted by die hard
wildlife lovers & conservationists.
Our directors have spent years in the bush and were the first to set up private resorts and safaris in Karnataka in the mid 80’s.
Nawabzada Saad Bin Jung: Of Royal descent, sportsperson, wild life enthusiast, eco-tourism advocate, columnist, novelist, angler and photographer, Saad has over 30 years experience in promoting and managing eco-tourism and wildlife lodges and camps.
Shaaz Jung: An avid wild-lifer, renowned naturalist, big cat specialist and wildlife photographer. He is the Ambassador for Nikon, Samsung and Manfrotto. Shaaz has spent years studying game movement in the area and has an astonishing portfolio that has captured the attention of millions across the world. His work on Kabini propelled him to be the first Indian wildlife photographer to garner over a Million Followers on Instagram. He is also the Director of Photography for a National Geographic feature film on Kabini’s black panther and wildlife, the first of its kind. Shaaz is a Director at The Bison and spends a considerable amount of time at Camp guiding guests.
Riad Fyzee: A wildlife enthusiast and sportsperson. Riad owned and managed a travel and tourism company and has immense experience with wildlife, trekking and camping in the bush.
MEET THE TEAM AT CAMP
Our camp is full of soul and eccentric characters. The team have been carefully put together and are sure to give you a lively and fun wildlife holiday.
Vinod
Camp Manager & Naturalist
Vinod is the most lanky and loveable naturalist you will meet. His passion for wildlife radiates through the atmosphere at Camp and his kind and genuine nature makes him the perfect manager to cater to all your needs. Vinod is ever-present, but on the rare occasion he isn’t on the premises or in your Safari jeep, you can find him somewhere past the wooden fence searching for frogs, snakes, butterflies and the odd spider.
Syed
Camp Manager
Syed is our jovial Camp Manager who carefully micromanages your entire holiday while you’re out on Safari. From the early morning Safari wake up call to the food served at your Bush Dinners, the omnipresent Syed is forever on his toes making sure all is well at Camp.
Shaaz
The Bison’s Nomadic Naturalist
Shaaz is as elusive as a leopard. Tracking him down is difficult but if you do, he is one of the most knowledgable naturalists the area has to offer. His work on Kabini has gained international recognition and he is the first to make a National Geographic feature film in the area. As the Ambassador for Nikon, Samsung and Manfrotto, Shaaz spends most of his time in the wilderness, shuttling between the jungles of South India and East Africa.
His work on Kabini can be seen on his social media links below.