A Tiger Adventure in India’s Heartland

Today you will fly into Jabalpur.  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred overland to Bandhavgarh National Park.  Upon arrival you will check in at King’s Lodge, located just outside the park near the Tala gate of the park.  You will have the evening to relax around the bonfire, exchanging stories with other travellers.  Overnight for the next three nights at King’s Lodge . Approximate driving time:  5 hours

You will have two full days to explore Bandhavgarh. On each day you will go on two jeep safaris into the park in search of tigers, sambar deer, cheetal or spotted deer, peafowl and other mammals and birds. The safaris will be taken in small, open vehicles and you will be allocated different zones of the park to ply on each drive. Overnight on both nights at King’s Lodge .

Today after a hearty breakfast you will be transferred overland to Kanha National Park. We suggest that you carry a packed lunch as there are not many places to stop at en route. Upon arrival you will check in at Shergarh Tented Camp, located just outside the park. Shergarh is a rustic and authentic wildlife camp, tucked-away near the Mukki gate to Kanha Tiger Reserve. With just six cosy tents, delicious home-cooked food, experienced naturalists and an attentive local team, Shergarh is a great base to explore the breath-taking forest of Kanha and rural heartland of India. You will have the afternoon to relax. Overnight for next three nights at Shergarh Tented Camp . Approximate driving time: 6 hours

You will have two full days to explore Kanha. On each day you will go on two jeep safaris into the park in search of tigers, sambar deer, cheetal or spotted deer, peafowl and other mammals and birds. The safaris will be taken in small, open vehicles and you will be allocated different zones of the park to ply on each drive. Overnight on both nights at Shergarh Tented Camp .

Today you will depart early for Pench National Park (suggested departure time: 09h00). Upon arrival at Pench, check in at Pench Tree Lodge. The lodge’s six well-appointed tree houses are perched in the undisturbed 16 hectares of forested area in the small ‘Sarrahiri’ village in the Karmajhiri area. This is the first lodge to be set up in this underdeveloped zone and supports are conservation policy of not overcrowding areas and making them unsustainable with over exposure to tourism. You will have the afternoon free to explore the environs of the lodge. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge Approximate driving time: 5 hours

On both days you will go on two private jeep safaris into the park in search of tigers, sambar deer, cheetal or spotted deer, peafowl and other mammals and birds. The safaris will be taken in small, open vehicles. In addition to the jeep safaris, the lodge offers cycling, nature walks, time in a hide and visits to the local village. Overnight on both nights at the Pench Tree Lodge .

Today, after an early breakfast, you will be contacted by your driver from reception and driven Nagpur airport, where you will board your flight home.