- Five jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park
- Five jeep safaris in Kanha National Park
- Four jeep safaris in Pench National Park
- Visit to local village in Bandhavgarh National Park
- Accommodation in beautiful safari style lodges
In Pursuit of Tigers Tour
12 Day – Private tour with air-conditioned car and driver
Price guide: £3690 based on 2 people sharing
ABTA and ATOL protected holidays
This tour of Central India’s famous national parks is designed to give you best possible chance of seeing tigers in their natural habitat, with plenty of open jeep safaris and expert guides in parks where tiger sightings are regular. This is the land of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book where the tiger is an integral part of folklore. The undulating terrain, dense forest, swamps and lakes provide a perfect setting for big cats and other wildlife including rare birds. Visiting three of Central India’s most famous national parks, you will stay in delightful jungle lodges fully equipped with excellent facilities. The internal travel is in air-conditioned 4×4 SUVs with two short flights to and from Delhi.
Highlights of the In Pursuit of Tigers Tour
In Pursuit of Tigers Tour Itinerary
On arrival in Delhi you will be taken to The Claridges for an overnight stay. This evening you can meet fellow travellers at a welcome dinner, which will be arranged in a traditional setting.
Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi
Meals Included: Dinner
This morning you will fly to Jabalpur before being transferred to Bandhavgarh for a three night stay at the King’s Lodge. Situated in the Vindhya Hills, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of tigers of all India’s national parks. The mix of tropical forest is home to several species of mammals including nilgai, blackbucks, spotted deer, sambar, wild oxen, sloth bear, barking deer, leopard and of course, tigers. The rich and varied wildlife includes over 250 species of bird such as golden orioles, parakeets, hornbills and partridges as well as numerous varieties of butterflies plus some reptiles and snakes.
Accommodation: King’s Lodge, Bandhavgarh National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Over the next two days there are four game drives to enjoy. These will be early in the morning and then again in the early evening when temperatures are at their coolest and the animals are most active.
Accommodation: King’s Lodge, Bandhavgarh National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a morning game drive, your tour continues to Kanha National Park, which was one of the first parks to become part of Project Tiger. Here you will stay for three nights at Kanha Earth Lodge.
Spread over an impressive 940 sq km of lush green meadows and thick sal forests, the park nurtures a variety of wild animals including deer, blackbuck, langur, bison, gaur, sloth bears, striped hyena, panthers, leopards and tigers. It is the only park in India where you can see swamp deer (Barasingha).
Accommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge* Kanha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
There are two full days of jungle activity to enjoy including morning and afternoon jeep safaris.
There are a host of other activities to experience including visits to vibrant tribal markets or you can take part in bird watching and nature treks or cycling expeditions.
Accommodation: Kanha Earth Lodge, Kanha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a morning game drive, we travel to Pench National Park for a three night stay at Pench Tree Lodge. Situated to the south of the Satpura Hills, the park is named after the Pench River that flows through this area. Pench is predominantly tropical moist deciduous forest and although a relatively small park, it is home to around 40 species of mammals including tigers and has a rich birdlife.
Accommodation: Pench Tree Lodge, Pench National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy two full days of jungle activity including morning and afternoon jeep safaris. In between safaris there is time to relax beside the pool or visit a local market to pick up some souvenirs or take a nature trek.
Accommodation: Pench Tree Lodge, Pench National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning you will be taken to Nagpur airport for a short flight to Delhi where you will be met and transferred to the Pride Plaza Aerocity for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Pride Plaza Aerocity, Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will be transferred to the airport for your return or onward flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Suggested extensions:
Satpura National Park (3 days):
On day 11, drive from Pench to Satpura and stay at Denwa Backwater Escape for 3 nights. Enjoy two full days of jungle activities including jeep safaris, boat rides and jungle walks. Drive to Bhopal airport on day 14 for a short flight to Delhi and stay overnight at Pride Plaza Aerocity. Fly back home on day 15.
Tadoba National Park (3 days):
On day 11, drive from Pench to Tadoba and stay at Waghoba Eco Lodge for 3 nights. Enjoy two full days of jungle activities including four jeep safaris. Drive to Nagpur airport on day 14 for a short flight to Delhi and stay overnight at Pride Plaza Aerocity. Fly back home on day 15.
Taj Mahal (1 day)
On day 11, arrive Delhi from Nagpur and transfer to The Claridges for a two-night stay. Enjoy a day trip to Agra on day 12 to see Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Fly back home on day 13.
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In Pursuit of Tigers Tour Hotels
Below are the hotels we plan to use on the tour but they are subject to availability. If they are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be chosen.
Pricing and Inclusions
The price guide for this 12 day In Pursuit of Tiger Tour is
- £3690 based on 2 people travelling
Meal Plan: Full board in the parks, Delhi on Bed and Breakfast.
Best Season: October to June.
Clothes: Cottons with woollens in winter.
Included in the price:
- Accommodation for 11 nights
- Delhi – Jabalpur and Nagpur – Delhi flights in economy class
- All internal road travel by an air-conditioned vehicle
- All scheduled game drives in the national park with a naturalist
Not included in the price:
- International flights
- India visa
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not included in the meal plan
- Expenses of personal nature (like room service, laundry, drinks, phone calls etc)
- Camera fees in the national park
- Tips
* Alternative accommodation of a similar standard may be offered to the hotels listed.
This tour can also be taken privately with your own driver and air conditioned car on a date of your choice. Please contact us for more details.
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