Wild India

Welcome to India! You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your luxury hotel in New Delhi.

Today you will fly from New Delhi to Jabalpur, where your private driver will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the grounds of the lodge, with an option for a guided nature walk.

Set against the rugged backdrop of the Vindyha Hills, Bandhavgarh National Park is home to the world’s highest concentration of Bengal tigers that prowl its deciduous forests, steep ridges, and open meadows in search of spotted deer and other prey. You will enjoy two dedicated safari days in the park, with early morning and afternoon game drives each day. In addition to tigers, the park is also home to leopard, wild boar, jackals, Asiatic wild dogs, peacocks, langurs, swamp deer, elephants, and numerous bird species.

After a full travel day by private vehicle to reach Kanha Jungle Lodge, you will enjoy two days on safari exploring the wetlands, saal forests, and grasslands of Kanha Tiger Reserve, the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Kanha is one of the only places in the world where you can see the rare Barasingha swamp deer in the wild, and you can also spot tigers, Indian leopards, sloth bears, and Asiatic wild dogs here. In addition to enjoying the many wonders of the reserve, you will also delight in the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of Kanha Jungle Lodge, run by a family of naturalists whose heritage includes three generations serving in tiger conservation. Take a guided naturalist walk to the nearby river to spot butterflies and wildflowers, watch the camp’s resident flying squirrels in action as you dine upon sumptuous dinners, and listen to the sounds of the jungle from the comfort of camp.

After one last morning safari in Kanha your private driver will transfer you to Pench Jungle Camp (five hour drive).

You will spend two full days on safari with your naturalist and guide in Pench National Park, the location where the BBC’s documentary “Tiger: Spy in the Jungle” was filmed. You will be dazzled by the diversity of flora and fauna, from tigers to jungle cats, wolves, gaur, four-horned antelope, and a wide array of birds. When not on morning or afternoon game drives in the park, relax at the pool in camp or take advantage of some of the many activities on offer, from guided nature walks to stargazing to a village visit.

After one last morning game drive at Pench, you will enjoy a five-hour private vehicle transfer to Reni Pani Jungle Lodge near Satpura National Park. You will then have your choice of activities to occupy the next two full days. Enjoy a tranquil canoe journey down the Denwa River inside the park, looking for crocodiles, kingfishers, herons, and langurs along the way. Traverse the rugged landscapes of the park by 4 x 4 jeep in search of guar, chital, leopard, wild boar, black buck, and some of the other 50 species of mammals and 254 bird species found here. Saddle up a horse to explore the Central Indian countryside on a guided horseback ride, passing through indigenous villages and enchanting forests. No matter how you choose to explore, you will be rewarded with amazing wildlife encounters coupled with exceptional service and dining at the lodge.

After one final morning safari activity of your choice your private driver will transfer you to Bhopal Airport to catch your departing flight to New Delhi.

Your private driver will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to catch your international flight home. Note: these are often very early morning flights.