Overview
Travel on safari through central India with Jason Williams and Carrie Wild. The central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is dotted with National Parks and nature reserves and is home to the bengal tiger and other wildlife. It has a sub-tropical climate, with hot dry summers from April to June and a monsoon season from July to September. Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench National Parks, all located within Madhya Pradesh are managed as Project Tiger sites, a conservation program, instituted by the Government of India. On this safari, we will arrive in Delhi and journey to three National Parks: Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench. We will be accompanied at each park by a local professional naturalist who will guide us on safari drives each day. We will be on the search for bengal tigers, but the parks are rich in wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready. Join us, on a journey to Incredible India!
Expedition Dates
March 05 – March 17, 2021
What's Included
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Airport Pickup
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Professional Naturalist Guide
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Small Group Safari: 6 Guests Max
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Most Meals
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Lodging
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Domestic Airfare
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Activity Fees / Entrance Fees
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Gear / Personal Clothing
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Photography Equipment
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Guide Gratuities
Open Safari
Tigers and Snow Leopards
Meeting Time and Location
The meeting location for this expedition is the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Please be sure to arrange flights with plenty of time to arrive by the start date. You’ll have an opportunity to meet your guide, get an overview of the week, and ask questions about your expedition.
It is no secret that tiger conservation status was critical. There were 100,000 tigers in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century… by the end of it there were less than 4,000.
Itinerary
Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, capital city of India. Once you clear customs and immigration, you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Bandhavgarh National Park
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for a flight to Jabalpur. From Jabalpur, we will drive to Bandhavgarh, approximately 3-3.5 hrs by car.
Overnight accommodations are at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Tea and coffee is served with your early morning wake-up call.
At dawn, we head into Bandhavgarh National Park for an early morning jungle safari in an open-air 4×4 jeep, accompanied by a local naturalist and park guide.
Lunch will be provided by the lodge.
We will return to the lodge for evening tea and time to relax on your own.
Overnight accommodations are at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Kanha National Park
Wake for an early morning safari before heading to Kanha National Park, approximately 6hrs by car. The drive to Kanha National Park takes you through the rural countryside of Madhya Pradesh, past colorful towns and small villages.
Safaris are not conducted in the state of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday afternoons. Nature walks and bird watching will be offered as alternative activities and are accessible right from the lodge.
Overnight accommodations are at Kanha Jungle Lodge.
Kanha National Park
Tea and coffee is served with your early morning wake-up call.
At dawn, we head into Kanha National Park for an early morning jungle safari in an open-air 4×4 jeep, accompanied by a local naturalist and park guide.
Lunch will be provided by the lodge.
We will return to the lodge for evening tea and time to relax on your own. Star gazing is a popular evening activity at Kanha Lodge.
Overnight accommodations are at Kanha Jungle Lodge.
Pench National Park
After an early morning safari, we will head by car to Pench National Park, approximately 4-5 hrs drive time.
Overnight accommodations are at Jamtara Wilderness Camp.
Pench National Park
Wake for an early morning safari into Pench National Park in a 4×4 open-air jeep. Local naturalists are on hand to enhance the experience.
Lunch is provided by Jamtara Wilderness Camp.
Afternoon activities like nature walks or village walks are available as optional activities.
Head back out for an evening game safari with your guides before retiring to the camp for the evening.
Overnight accommodations are at Jamtara Wilderness Camp.
Delhi
Travel to Nagpur for a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfers to your hotel will be arranged. You’ll have time to wash and change clothing before a transfer back to the airport for your return flight.
Safari Tour Gallery
All photography has been shot by our talented tour guides.
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
Due to the complex nature of our multi-day expeditions, our cancellation policy is 90 days on all domestic and international expeditions. Cancellations made before the cancellation policy goes into effect will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 90 days of departure will not be refunded. We strongly recommend travel insurance in order to protect you from unforeseen travel interruptions that prevent you from joining us.
Is this a set itinerary?
Our travel dates and hotel accommodations are set. Our daily movements and schedule will be largely dictated by the wildlife itself! We have partnered with local guides and naturalists to offer the best opportunities to see wildlife in its natural habitat. We will adjust our daily schedules according to the goals and interests of the group and the best options for viewing wildlife.
Is this tour sustainable?
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris combines a love of adventure with a passion for wildlife and wild spaces to create a premium, once in a lifetime experience exploring the natural world. It is our belief that active stewardship is the only way to ensure the same experience for future generations. This is why Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris is committed to a culture of sustainability and is dedicated to purchasing products, establishing partnerships and educating the public in a way that values the protection and conservation of our most valuable resources. Each part of this tour has been carefully crafted with sustainability in mind. Read more…
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