Highlands of Central India Wildlife Safari Tour
14 Nights / 15 Days
Trip Highlights & Overview
Highlands of Central India Wildlife Safari Tour
This wildlife safari adventure takes you through the pristine landscapes of Satpura, Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh tiger reserves, offering a unique opportunity to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the wild.
Prepare to be enthralled as you come face to face with the majestic Bengal tigers, roam alongside leopards, wild dogs, and sloth bears, and marvel at the vibrant avian life that inhabits these lush forests. Our safaris include thrilling jeep safaris with the most experienced naturalists, ensuring you experience the diverse ecosystems of Central India up close.
As we explore this natural wonderland, our expert naturalist guides will share their knowledge, adding depth and meaning to your tiger safari adventure.
Join us on this eco-conscious wildlife safari tour of India, staying in sustainable lodges that harmoniously blend with the environment. The “Highlands of Central India Tour” promises a life-changing expedition into the heart of India’s wildlife.
- Witness the elusive Bengal tigers in their natural habitat at Satpura, Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh tiger reserves.
- Explore the rich biodiversity of Central India, from tigers, leopards and wild dogs to sloth bears and countless bird species.
- Immerse yourself in local traditions and heritage, visiting indigenous villages and experiencing traditional cuisine.
- Stay in eco-conscious accommodations that blend seamlessly with the environment, offering comfort and sustainability.
- Learn from seasoned naturalist guides who provide in-depth insights into the region's flora and fauna, enhancing your safari experience.
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Detailed Itinerary
Highlands of Central India Wildlife Safari Tour
Day 01 : Arrive in New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 02: New Delhi – Bhopal – Satpura (Flight + 140 kms, 3-hour drive)
Day 03: In Satpura National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the park. All meals and overnight at the resort.
Satpura National Park is very rich in bio-diversity. Its fauna comprises of Spotted Dear, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tigers, Leopards, Wild boar, Wild dog (locally called Dholes), Sloth bear, Black buck (unique attraction), Porcupine, Sambhar, four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Smooth otter, Pangolin, Marsh crocodile, Languars etc.
Day 04: In Satpura National Park
Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National Park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Indian Giant squirrel is the special feature of Satpura National Park as it is rare in India now. Sighting of Leopards, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear is good in comparison to other national parks of Central India. Bird-watching in Satpura National Park is great. Here very frequently we can see variety of birds during stay and safari. Tiger sighting of this national park is not so impressive as compared to nearby Bandhavgarh, Kanha or Pench national parks. So it is required when we go for jungle safari in national park, we should not go with single mindset of tiger-sighting but enjoy sighting all members of national park as they are equally share the jungle with tigers and are extremely beautiful creatures of nature.
Day 05: Satpura – Pench (260 kms, 6-hour drive)
Day 06: In Pench National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris to the National park. Meals and overnight at the resort.
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and ‘nallahs’ most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as ‘dohs’ are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
Day 07: In Pench National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits and frequents this belt. Leopards though generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are seen rarely. In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs of upto 15 or more wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy the rocky areas and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chinkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Day 08: Pench – Kanha (210 Kms, 5-hour drive)
Day 09: In Kanha National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the national park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Kanha is tribal country, and a perfect example of man-animal co-existence. This was the first park from when a village was moved out from the core area of the forest and relocated outside. Subsequently, many other villages were shifted out to give more inviolate space to the tigers. The graceful tribals accepted the generous compensation packages thus creating a haven for tigers in Kanha and it became a win-win situation for tribal and tigers both. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 10: In Kanha National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the national park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Kanha is a flagship national park of India when it comes to successful conservation stories. Hard Ground Barasingha was brought back from the brink of extinction in this very park. The number in 80s were just 60, today they are over 800 roaming freely in the park. Kanha has also assisted in repopulating the Indian Gaur population in Bandhavgarh where they were last seen in 1997. Today over 300 Indian Gaur are present in Bandhavgarh.
Day 11: Kanha – Bandhavgarh (280 kms, 6-hour drive)
Day 12: In Bandhavgarh National Park & Tiger Reserve
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the national park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Bandhavgarh national park is mainly known for the density of its tiger population. This is the place where famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered. The other wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison) Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the Park. The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are Ratel, Porcupine, Small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel, Lesser Bandicoot rat, the Jungle Cat, and the shy Hyenas. The reptile population in the park includes Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Ratsnakes, Pythons, Monitor Lizards and turtles. The two-primate species – the rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur – inhabit Bandhavgarh. Overnight at the Resort.
Day 13: In Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the national park. All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Bandhavgarh has been a center of human activity and settlement for over 2000 years, and there are references to it in the ancient books, the Narad-Panch Ratra and the Shiva Purana. The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort. Several contain Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century B.C. Various dynasties have ruled the fort, for example, the Maghas from the 1st century A.D., the Vakatakas from the 3rd century A.D., From that time onwards Bandhavgarh was ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Chandela Kings. Bandhavgarh became more and more deserted until forest overran the area band it became the royal hunting reserve. This helped to preserve the forest and its wildlife, although the Maharajas made full use of their rights.
Day 14: Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – New Delhi (Flight + 200 kms, 4-hour drive)
Day 15: New Delhi – Fly onward (flight)
Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation in New Delhi on bed and breakfast basis
- Accommodation in Satpura, Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh on room, all meals and safari basis
- Entrance and guide charges in Satpura, Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Satpura
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh
- Assistance at airport and hotels
- All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota innova/Crysta
- All currently applicable taxes
Trip Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks.
- Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Extend your stay
Extend your stay in India by choosing any one of the tours below. It could be a mix of wildlife and culture or focused on special interest activities such as food tours in Old Delhi, cycling through the historic remnants of the capital city or even beach holidays toward the end of the tour.
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