Jungle Etiquette

Mentioned below is a guideline for all our members.

Wildlife tourism in India is not only growing rapidly but also increasingly getting commercialized. Commercialization often results in destruction of resources. In order for our forests and wildlife to sustain it is important that we all behave responsibly and help to conserve them that is we leave the jungle untouched. It will take a collective effort on behalf of each one of us to ensure that our pristine forests and habitats survive. At Jungle Calling we endorse and practice “Responsible Travel” and would like all our members to do the same.

  • Dress in comfortable clothes. Avoid wearing brightly colored clothes. Stick to muted shades
    of green, beige, brown and black which help blend in with the background.
  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • Avoid using perfumes during outdoor activities. Instead use insect repellants when outdoors
    especially at dusk and dawn.
  • In the summer, keep yourself well hydrated in order to avoid a heat stroke. Make sure you
    carry a hat, sun block lotion and sunglasses since you will be spending a lot of time
    outdoors.
  • Do not carry eatables in the park as they often attract insects, birds and monkeys. Even if
    you do so please ensure that you carry back the wrappings or any food remains.
  • Do not feed the birds or animals. It is harmful for them.
  • Do not pick up any flowers, seeds, stones, leaves, animals or animal parts etc as souvenirs.
    Even the smallest of things have a role to play in maintaining the ecological balance.
  • Observe and obey the safety rules during the safari. Do not put your hand or leg outside of
    the vehicle other than the designated areas notified to you. Listen to your naturalist’s
    instructions at all time.
  • We encourage you to take as many pictures and videos – in fact our naturalists will assist
    you by securing some great angles for you, however do not make use of the flash. It bothers
    and harms the animals.
  • If you are interested in birding, carrying a pair of good binoculars would be a good idea.
    They also help to spot wildlife that’s at a distance.
  • Do not scream or talk loudly even when you are excited. Chances of a good sighting are far
    higher if you maintain silence. Keep your phones on silent mode.
  • The safari drive is generally bumpy so we advise anyone with back problems to avoid it.
  • We encourage you to interact with the naturalist to gain a deeper understanding of the
    forest and the habitat.Gather as much knowledge and information you can. No one knows it
    better than them!
  • Treat the naturalist and driver with respect and have faith in them. They know their job
    well.
  • Carry a torch. Power shortages are common in most jungle lodges. However, most hotels do
    provide them or have back-up generators.
  • Assist the hotels in saving water and electricity. Turn off lights and air conditioning in
    the rooms when not in use.
  • Do not venture outside the lodge premises without authorised and trained personnel,
    especially after dark.
  • Avoid smoking as far as possible – anything can cause a forest fire. If you do smoke then
    ensure that you do so in the designated smoking areas and that you put out your cigarettes
    and dispose them off properly.
  • Look after your children at all times personally when they are outdoors.
  • Try and enjoy the forest. While our naturalists will do their best to help you sight the big
    cat – do not and we repeat do not make it the sole purpose of your drive. You will be
    thoroughly disappointed if you don’t see one. Wildlife sighting is all about luck and being
    at the right place at the right time.

And remember……

The Jungle’s always calling!!!

A simple guide to ethical wildlife Photography

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