Overview
Destination
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Private Safari
Trip Type
Wildlife Safari
Pench & Kanha Tiger Safari – Central India
Experience the wild heart of India on this immersive 11-day safari through two of the country’s most celebrated tiger reserves — Pench National Park and Kanha National Park.
Begin your journey in New Delhi before flying to Nagpur and venturing into the teak forests of Pench, famously associated with Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Enjoy twice-daily jeep safaris in search of Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, and over 300 species of birds. Pench’s seasonal riverbeds and reservoir create exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly during early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Continue by road to Kanha, one of India’s finest managed reserves, known for its sweeping grasslands and thriving population of the rare hard-ground Barasingha. With expert naturalists guiding each safari, track tigers through sal forests, watch herds of deer and gaur in open meadows, and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Central India.
Staying at carefully selected jungle lodges throughout, this safari combines thrilling wildlife encounters, expert guiding, and comfortable wilderness accommodation — offering an authentic and unforgettable tiger safari experience
Accomodation
Saj in the Forest- Pench
Singinawa Jungle Lodge – Kanha
Roseate House Hotel – New Delhi
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Per Person
Itinerary
- 01
Day 1
Meet at the airport for our flight to New Delhi
- 02
Day 2
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Assistance with check-in is provided. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey. Overnight stay in New Delhi.
- 03
Day 3
New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival, meet your driver and proceed on a scenic 2-hour drive to Pench National Park.
Arrive at your jungle lodge and complete check-in formalities. After lunch, the afternoon is at leisure to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Pench is believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s famous novel The Jungle Book. The reserve is known for its teak forests, open grasslands, and rich wildlife density. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- 04
Day 4
Pench
Early morning wake-up call with tea/coffee served at the lodge. Depart for your first jeep safari accompanied by an expert naturalist. Breakfast will be carried and served inside the park.
Explore Pench’s seasonal streams, riverbeds, and forest tracks while tracking tiger, leopard, sloth bear, dhole (Indian wild dog), gaur, spotted deer, sambar, and numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge late morning for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon jeep safari exploring a different zone of the reserve. Return at sunset. Dinner and overnight at lodge
- 05
Day 5
Pench
Morning and afternoon safaris continue, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities. The Pench Reservoir and surrounding waterholes attract a variety of mammals and over 300 bird species including storks, herons, egrets, and raptors.
Between safaris, relax at the lodge, enjoy the natural setting, or attend informal discussions with your naturalist about animal behavior and conservation. Overnight at lodge
- 06
Day 6
Pench
Another exciting day with morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Pench has one of the higher densities of prey species in Central India, increasing the likelihood of tiger sightings.
Your naturalist will interpret alarm calls, identify pugmarks, and explain the intricate ecosystem of the dry deciduous forest. Evening at leisure followed by dinner and overnight at lodge
- 07
Day 7
Pench – Kanha National Park
Morning safari in Pench. After breakfast or lunch (depending on departure timing), drive approximately 4–5 hours through rural landscapes to Kanha National Park.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge. Kanha is one of India’s most picturesque reserves, featuring expansive meadows, sal forests, and bamboo thickets.
The park is globally recognized for the conservation success of the rare hard-ground Barasingha (swamp deer), now thriving after near extinction. Dinner and overnight at lodge
- 08
Day 8
Kanha
Early morning safari with tea/coffee before departure. Enter the reserve at opening time to maximize wildlife sightings.
Kanha is home to tiger, leopard, dhole, sloth bear, gaur, jackal, and nearly 300 bird species. The open grasslands offer excellent photography opportunities.
Return to lodge for lunch and rest. Afternoon safari exploring waterholes and forest tracks. Evening discussion with naturalist. Dinner and overnight at lodge
- 09
Day 9
Kanha
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in different tourism zones of the park. Watch for alarm calls from deer and langurs that may signal a predator nearby.
Birdlife is abundant, including crested serpent eagles, Indian rollers, parakeets, and drongos. The scenic meadows at sunrise provide a classic Central Indian wilderness experience. Overnight at lodge
- 10
Day 10
Kanha
Early morning safari with breakfast served at a designated scenic spot inside the reserve. Continue exploring deeper forest areas in search of wildlife.
Return for lunch and leisure time before your final afternoon safari. This is another opportunity to photograph wildlife and landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at lodge.
- 11
Day 11
Kanha – Raipur – New Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast and lunch, check out and drive approximately 4 hours to Raipur airport to board your evening flight to New Delhi.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay
- 12
Day 12
Depart New Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your international flight schedule for your onward journey.
What’s Included
- Comfortable accommodation at the confluence of rivers chongwe and zambezi, just outside the lower zambezi n.p.
- Just nine guest tents, each with an outdoor seating area, as well as two suites with plunge pool
- Pleasant mess tent with lounge and dining areas, fire-pit, pool
- Expertly guided game drives, night drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boating safaris, tigerfishing, sleep-outs
What’s Not Included
- Comfortable accommodation at the confluence of rivers chongwe and zambezi, just outside the lower zambezi n.p.
- Just nine guest tents, each with an outdoor seating area, as well as two suites with plunge pool
- Pleasant mess tent with lounge and dining areas, fire-pit, pool
- Expertly guided game drives, night drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boating safaris, tigerfishing, sleep-outs
Important Notes
Safari Zones are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Please carry a valid ID. Early morning safaries depend on weather conditions.
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