India, Aug. 4 -- Jungle Camps India has announced the appointment of Dhanya Venkatesh, who has joined the company and will be based at Tadoba Jungle Camp as Lodge Manager.
Appointment
- Dhanya Venkatesh joins Jungle Camps India.
- Role: Lodge Manager at Tadoba Jungle Camp, Maharashtra.
- Brings ~20 years of experience in wildlife hospitality and guiding.
Professional Background
- Started career as a naturalist and safari guide, interpreting species behaviour and ecology.
- Progressed into leadership roles managing lodge operations, guest services, and teams.
- Multilingual: fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu; basic Spanish
Achievements
- First and only female driver registered by the Forest Department to operate a 4x4 inside Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- Guided guests across major reserves: Corbett, Satpura, Pench, Tadoba, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, Gir, Kaziranga.
- Recognized for combining field expertise with guest engagement.
Sustainability Work
- Linked hospitality with sustainability:
- Organic gardening & greenhouse production.
- Orchard management & beekeeping (including honey for F&B).
- Composting systems and community involvement with local villages.
Leadership Comment
- Gajendra Singh Rathore (CMD, Jungle Camps India):
- Praised Dhanya's wildlife knowledge, operational experience, and guest connection skills.
- Called her career a reflection of the many facets of wildlife hospitality.
Role at Tadoba
- Oversee lodge operations, guest services, team coordination, and wildlife activities.
- Strengthen Tadoba Jungle Camp's position in one of......
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