Hi I’m Arun

A computer science graduate and a globe trotter by passion, Arun has always been interested in nature and wildlife conservation. These traits were cultivated in him at a young age by his father who is passionate about adventure and also is a naturalist. Since then he has traveled to all the major national parks & wildlife sanctuaries around India, with about 3000 safaris and still counting. His compassion for nature has been shared through his tours, events and other groups that he is a part of. Arun has extensive experience in being out in the wild, and is therefore highly knowledgeable on the technical and creative aspects of living free, as well as being a charming person to visit the wild with. In 2017, Arun discovered his brain child “Mastodon Solstein”. He speaks English, Tamil, Little Hindi and is based out of Chennai, India.

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About

We guide enthusiasts to experience the beauty of nature and travel while imbibing the art of photography, it is what we are truly passionate about. Mastodon Solstein is about memorable photographic experiences, be it the joy of living with the beasts in the wild or traveling to the most scenic locales.

Origin

The name ‘Mastodon’ basically indicates a large extinct elephant-like mammal back in the 17th century. And ‘Solstein’ was derived from the word Solstice meaning (Sol-Sun) & (Stice or Stien – To stand still).

Our Services

Mastodon Solstein has been entertaining travelers since 2017. We operate throughout the year and specialize in 5-7 day small group adventures. We cover most of India’s premier wildlife destinations, We also have marked our footprints in some of Africa’s destinations. We are prominent in our stance on incorporating Indian Wildlife into our tours, as we believe this is one of the things that makes India so special! We believe traveling in a group is better than being lost in a crowd, that’s why we don’t squeeze you in amongst 50 other people! We love to get to know all of our friends (Clients) on a first name basis, and firmly believe in enjoying the journey as well as the highlights. The only thing we love more than our beautiful country is being able to show it off to our guests. That’s why when you travel with Mastodon Solstein you know you’re going to get a guide who is just as enthusiastic about the tour as you are!