Our Premier Indian Wildlife Safari exploring 3 Nationals Parks, staying in 4 star lodges close to the entrance gates. Allowing less travel time to get to into the national parks as no lodges are allowed in the reserves.
DAY 1: Arrival Delhi
Staying at the Jaypee Vasant Continental.
A tribute to the cosmopolitan culture of New Delhi.It is the perfect place to relax or pamper your senses after your flight. It is one of the finest boutique hotels in New Delhi, India. This deluxe hotel offers you everything in terms of recreation and rejuvenation. With a gleaming swimming pool, you have a full-fledged Tamaya spa that assures to regenerate you fully.
DAY 2: Delhi – Raipur – Kanha (B, D)
Staying at the Bagh
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Raipur.
Upon arrival drive to Kanha National Park (4 hours).
The setting of Kipling’s Jungle Book supports an excellent variety of wildlife including leopards, chital, sambar, and, most famously, the tiger.
Herds of animals are found in the central parklands where approximately 22 animal species are regularly spotted. Arrive and check-in at the Resort. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
DAY 3: Kanha (B, L, D)
Staying at the Bagh.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
The Bagh Resort, Kanha offers you an unparalleled experience of peace, relaxation and adventure in the midst of Nature. It begins with the smiling staff opening the rustic jute gates to usher you in with a welcome drink, and goes on with the early morning and evening safaris, tribal dance around the bonfire, guided village walks and soothing Ayurvedic massages.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 4: Kanha (B, L, D)
Staying at the Bagh.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 5: Kanha (B, L, D)
Staying at the Bagh.
Breakfast. Morning nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Evening enjoy a talk by the resort naturalist.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort
DAY 6: Kanha (B, L, D)
Staying at the Bagh.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort
DAY 7: Kanha – Pench (B, L, D)
Staying at Pench Tree Lodge with Kipling Hide.
Breakfast. Morning nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
After an early lunch, drive to Pench National Park (4-5 hours).
Dominated by hills, forests, and valleys, this national park derives its name from the Pench River, which meanders its way through the entire stretch of the 757 Km² Park. A typical Central Indian teak jungle, Pench supports a rich variety of wildlife, including the tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital, and brilliant birdlife. The Park’s open habitat not only lends well to wildlife viewing, but it also offers striking views of the area’s sheer beauty.
Arrive and check in at the Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the resort.
DAY 8: Pench (B, L, D)
Staying at Pench Tree Lodge with Kipling Hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Pench Tree Lodge Your luxurious abode in the jungle in a spacious cottage on ground. Large French windows allow for an uninterrupted view of the deciduous forest and grassland and let you observe the multitude of birds, butterflies and the wild animals including wild boars, civets, jungle cats, jackals and spotted deer.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 9: Pench (B, L, D)
Staying at Pench Tree Lodge with Kipling Hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
The Kipling Photography Hide at Pench Tree Lodge is the first of its kind, professionally designed, luxury underground wildlife photography hide in India. It gives photographers and wildlife lovers the freedom to get close to wildlife safely and discreetly, without disturbing or impacting the animals. And while it allows wildlife to behave and interact with each other with complete freedom, photographers gain a unique eye-level perspective from up close.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 10: Pench – Tadoba (B, L, D)
Staying at the Waghoba Eco Lodge, with Lake hide
Breakfast. Morning nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
After an early lunch, drive to Tadoba National Park (4 hours).
Notably Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park, the “Tadoba National Park”, also known as the “Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve” is one of India’s 47 project tiger reserves existing in India.
It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state and is approximately 150 km from Nagpur city. The word ‘Tadoba’ is derived from the name of God “Tadoba” or “Taru,” which is praised by local tribal people of this region, and “Andhari” is derived from the name of the Andhari river that flows in this area.
Arrive and check in at the Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the resort.
DAY 11: Tadoba (B, L, D)
Staying at the Waghoba Eco Lodge, with Lake hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Waghoba Eco Lodge is an eco luxe resort located in the buffer zone of Tadoba National Park. This charming wildlife lodge is the perfect haven for wildlife enthusiasts to retire after a dusty drive through a spectacular forest which has slowly but strongly created its reputation for being one of the best parks to sight the tigers in India.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 12: Tadoba (B, L, D)
Staying at the Waghoba Eco Lodge, with Lake hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Waghoba Eco Lodge has set new standards of eco-friendliness and conscious luxury. The cottages at Waghoba Eco Lodge have been crafted by drawing inspiration from the very best of eco-construction, from all across the globe.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 13: Tadoba (B, L, D)
Staying at the Waghoba Eco Lodge, with Lake hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Lake hide which is north-east-facing overlooking a small, all-season water body, with morning & evening light falling perfectly on the subjects, promises to delight the photographers. The perches are carefully designed to accommodate birds.
Lunch, Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 14: Tadoba (B, L, D)
Staying at the Waghoba Eco Lodge, with Lake hide.
Breakfast. Morning and afternoon nature drive into the Park by park vehicle. Lunch.
Dinner, and overnight at the resort.
DAY 15: Tadoba – Nagpur – Delhi – Home (B)
Breakfast. Morning nature drive into the Park by park vehicle.
Later drive to Nagpur airport (3 hours) to board your flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival please remain in transit to board your homebound flight.
TOUR INCLUDES :
Internal flights
• Transfers from airport to hotel and vice-versa by private air-conditioned car/van with driver.
• 5 nights Hotel accommodations in single/ double/twin room with private facilities at the mentioned
or similar hotels as per itinerary inclusive of any applicable room taxes and service charges.
• Nature drives into the Park as per the itinerary by park private vehicle with Park naturalist.
• Full board meals included as mentioned B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner on table d’ hote basis
(Not A la Carte)
• Mineral water on board the vehicle.
• 24/7 Concierge service.
TOUR EXCLUDES :
• Return international airfares to India,
• Any passport and visa fees.
• Any airport taxes.
• Any insurances including Travel, Personal and Medical.• Any immigration charges
• Any meals, alcohol and soft drinks except those specifically detailed in the itinerary.• Tips/ gratuities to drivers, guides,
waiters for included meals, tips to room boys.
• Laundry charges.
• Any massages/spa treatments, telephone calls, faxes or any other charges of personal nature.
Essential Info
Visa needs to be obtained before travel.
Internal Flights
Currently, applicable economy class airfare for the
sectors: Delhi – Raipur; Nagpur – Delhi
All airfare as well as flight timings are subject to change by the
airlines without prior notice.
PRICES
All prices shown are the best value prices applicable at the time of booking. Booking prices are subject to change owing to ground product increases and currency rate fluctuations.
Accommodation
Jaypee Vasant Continental – 5* Deluxe.
The Bagh Resort, Kanha.
Pench Tree Lodge. Pench.
Waghoba Eco Lodget located in the buffer zone of Tadoba National Park.
Species
While seeing wildlife is never guaranteed.
These are the species that we would hopeful see on your safari/tour.
Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, three-striped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, black buck, striped hyenas, mouse deer, porcupines and many species of birds.
Tour Guide
Surbhi Goel.
International wildlife photographer and specialist for India, Sri Lanka and Kenya.
