Heart of India Wildlife Safari
Experience the raw wilderness of Central India on this immersive 9-day wildlife tour. Explore the legendary tiger reserves of Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench – home to dense forests, diverse birdlife, and thriving populations of Bengal tigeleopards, and rare mammals. Complement your safari adventure with a brief exploration of India's historic capital, Delhi. This journey is designed for nature lovewildlife enthusiasts, and photographers seeking authentic encounters with India's incredible biodiversity.
Destinations covered
- Delhi
- Jabalpur
- Bandhavgarh
- Kanha
- Pench
- Nagpur
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive in Delhi Welcome to Delhi!
Arrive in Delhi Welcome to Delhi! On arrival, you’ll be greeted with a traditional ‘Swagat’ and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring the city’s rich history, a fascinating mix of ancient heritage and modern architecture. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 2 · Delhi – Jabalpur (Flight) – Bandhavgarh (170 km / 3.5 hrs)
Take a morning flight to Jabalpur, then drive through scenic countryside to Bandhavgarh National Park, known for having one of the highest densities of tigers in India. The evening is free for a peaceful nature walk or relaxation. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Day 3 · Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon jeep safaris in the park accompanied by an expert English-speaking naturalist. Look out for tigeleopards, sloth beaand over 250 species of birds. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Day 4 · Bandhavgarh – Kanha National Park (250 km / 6 hrs)
Start your day with one more thrilling morning safari in Bandhavgarh. After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park, famed for its scenic landscapes and as the last habitat of the hard ground barasingha (swamp deer). Overnight stay in Kanha.
Day 5 · Kanha National Park
Embark on a morning jeep safari to explore the rich wildlife of Kanha. (
Day 6 · Kanha National Park
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon safaris with your naturalist guide. Kanha is one of India's best-managed parks, home to tigewild dogs, leopards, gaur (Indian bison), and a wide range of birdlife. Overnight stay in Kanha.
Day 7 · Kanha – Pench National Park (200 km / 5 hrs)
After an early morning safari in Kanha, drive to Pench National Park, the inspiration behind The Jungle Book. The park straddles the borders of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and is named after the Pench River that flows through it. Overnight stay in Pench.
Day 8 · Pench National Park
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris through the teak forests and grassy meadows of Pench, a haven for tigeleopards, wild boaand various deer species. Overnight stay in Pench.
Day 9 · Pench – Nagpur (95 km /
Pench – Nagpur (95 km / 2.5 hrs) – Fly to Mumbai/Delhi & Departure Wrap up your adventure with one final early morning safari in Pench. After breakfast, drive to Nagpur Airport to catch your flight to Mumbai or Delhi, connecting to your onward destination.
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