About Ira Safaris
Expert-led wildlife safaris rooted in deep respect for nature and a commitment to exploring India's wildest corners.
Mr. Akshay Shirpurkar is the visionary Founder of IRA SAFARIS, bringing a distinguished blend of executive strategy, creative vision, and deep field knowledge to the luxury safari sector. As a dedicated professional wildlife photographer, under Mr. Shirpurkar’s leadership, the company ensures every client adventure is visually stunning and flawlessly managed.
His professional credentials are built on extensive, hands-on field experience across two continents. He has spent significant time leading and studying wildlife tours across the diverse ecosystems of India and the iconic landscapes of Africa, including the celebrated Masai Mara. This unique, dual-continent expertise ensures IRA SAFARIS consistently designs expeditions meticulously optimized for both optimal wildlife tracking and photographic success.
Mr. Shirpurkar takes a hands-on approach to operations, personally guiding many of the company's photography tours. This allows him to directly align safari strategy with the best photographic light, subject behavior, and optimal tracking routes, often working closely with local guides and drivers. His strategic understanding of guest preferences and emerging global destinations is key to developing exclusive, meticulously tailored itineraries for both private bespoke journeys and discerning photography groups.
Furthermore, Mr. Shirpurkar drives the company's strategic vision by expanding its network of collaborators and establishing a compelling digital presence built upon his impactful wildlife imagery and effective campaign development. He seamlessly blends executive leadership with a photographer’s dedication, ensuring that IRA SAFARIS fulfills its mission to connect people with wild spaces ethically and memorably, positioning the company as a trusted partner in high-end, responsible wildlife travel.
