12 Days Central India Wildlife Safari

Detailed Itinerary

DAY

01-02

Discovering Old Delhi

Delhi

India

Your journey begins with arrival in New Delhi, where our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The capital city of India is a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Spend day 2 with your guide visiting Old Delhi by rickshaw and taking in the sights of the modern city, including a visit to the Gandhi Museum that showcases the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

DAY

03-05

Tigers, Leopards, and Deer

Bandhavgarh

India

On day 3, fly to Jabalpur and head to Bandhavgarh N.P. reputed to have one of the highest densities of tiger in the world. This one of India’s great scenic areas, made even more impressive by an ancient fort with rock-cut caves hovering over the landscape. In addition to tigers, the park abounds with India’s bison or gaur, bluish nilgai bulls, tiny chinkara gazelle, four-horned chowsingha antelope; barking deer and spotted chital; shaggy sloth bear; leopard, wild boar, and wild dogs, who often travel in packs. Between safaris on days 4 and 5, venture to the imposing Bandhavgarh fort or to Chenchpur waterfalls.

DAY

06-07

Prime tiger wilderness

Kanha

India

The picturesque Kanha National Park is one of India’s largest and one of the first areas to be protected under Project Tiger, aimed at preserving this magnificent animal. The conservation area is home to an estimated 200 tigers, as well as leopard, spiky-horned nilgai, and sambar. The magnificent gaur, the strikingly beautiful bluebull, the Barasingha or swamp deer and the ubiquitous langur monkeys are all here. Game drives are on the menu for both days. You may also catch sight of an exotic array of birds, such as orioles, egrets, hornbills, kingfishers and birds of prey, which are most likely found near the rivers.

DAY

Creatures of “The Jungle Book”

Pench

India

Pench National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh is named for the Pench River which flows south through it. The undulating terrain of this magical forest, encompassing 275 kms, is thick with deciduous teak, saja, lendia and other forest trees, as well as bamboo, climbers, exotic herbs and grasses. Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” was set in the region. Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear are found here as are a variety of ungulates including chital and sambar.

DAY

09-11

A walk on the wild side

Satpura

India

Take in an early morning safari at Pench and set out in search of elusive tigers, leopards, sambar and nilgal. Later drive to Satpura, one of India’s newer parks, excellent for bird watching, spotting gaurs (Indian bison) and sloth bears as well as the Bengal tiger. Happily, only 12 vehicles are allowed in the park at a time. This is the only park where walking is permitted, allowing you to set off on foot with your guide. On days 10 and 11, enjoy morning and afternoon safaris. Choose an open top jeep and set off in the early morning as life in the forest slowly wakes up to daylight. Or choose a walk with an experienced tracker to the jungle.

DAY

Depart

Departure

India

Transfer to Bhopal Airport for international flights.

What's Included:

• All airport and hotel transfers

• Accommodation based on double occupancy for 11 nights

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily

• Services of your driver / host

• Flight from Delhi to Japalpur

• Flight from Bhopal to Delhi

• Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle between locations

• Safari drives in the national parks:
Bandhavgarh: Four safari drives with expert naturalist guide
Kanha: Two safari drives with expert naturalist guide
Pench: Two safari drives with expert naturalist guide
Satpura: Four safari drives with expert naturalist guide

• Entrance fees where applicable

• 24/7 Support Service

• Trip kit with travel documents and itinerary information

• All taxes and fees

What’s not included:

• International flights

• Items of a personal nature, including telephone, laundry, taxis etc.

• Video / Photography fees at monuments

• Travel insurance

• India Visa

• Domestic flights within the USA

• Gratuities

• Beverages (other than water) at meals

+ SHOW DETAILED ITINERARY

Accommodation

Taj Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh

The Taj hotel’s luxury safari camp set up in collaboration with CC Africa (noted for years of experience running some of the world’s best luxury safari camps) is hidden in a natural forest. The resort has just 12 jungle huts with luxurious interiors, modern amenities and en suite bathroom. The swimming pool and an in-room Ayurvedic massage are a welcome respite after a day in the jungle with the in-camp naturalist.

Forsyth Lodge Satpura

Hidden in dense deciduous forests situated at the edge of the buffer zone of the Satpura Tiger Reserve lies this eco-friendly lodge. This sustainable wilderness experience in the wilderness of central India is a glimpse into the world the way it was always meant to be — untouched and boundless.

Singinawa Jungle Lodge Kanha

A welcoming, spacious lodge set on 55 acres of waterholes, rich grasslands, a fresh water river, rock features, and forest. Each of the 12 cottages are secluded and contain a large bedroom with a fireplace, en suite bathroom with rain shower, and a private veranda. The main lodge has a library and lounge and the swimming pool looks out over the grasslands. An excellent family choice.

Central India Wildlife Safari

Observe Bengal tigers and wildlife in their natural habitat

Detailed Itinerary

What's Included:

What’s not included:

Accommodation

Taj Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh

Forsyth Lodge Satpura

Singinawa Jungle Lodge Kanha

On The Ground

Sandeep Singh

Stories

Central India Wildlife Safari

Observe Bengal tigers and wildlife in their natural habitat

Detailed Itinerary

What's Included:

What’s not included:

Accommodation

Taj Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh

Forsyth Lodge Satpura

Singinawa Jungle Lodge Kanha

On The Ground

Sandeep Singh

Stories

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