India Wildlife Safari

The forests and grasslands of central India were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s 'Jungle Book'. They also form the natural habitat of the Royal Bengal tiger and there are few places where these rare and majestic predators can be seen as easily or in such numbers.

Essential Experiences:

• Search for tigers in India’s national parks

• Watch out for the abundant birdlife and other fauna

• Visit the Temples of Khajuraho, famed for their ‘exotic’ sculptures

The Tour: Our India Wildlife Safari takes you to explore the national parks of Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh, all part of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts and are considered amongst the best places to view the tiger in its natural environment. The reserves are also home to an abundance of other wildlife, which includes leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, sambars, langur monkeys and a wide variety of birdlife.

Accommodation: We have chosen a selection of comfortable jungle camps located as close as possible to the tiger reserves of central India. All the camps have hot and cold running water and knowledgeable in-house local naturalists. City hotels are all of a good international standard and conveniently located.

» Day 1 to Day 2: LONDON TO NAGPUR

Overnight flight from London to Nagpur for 1 night.

» Day 3: NAGPUR TO PENCH

After breakfast depart for 2 nights in Pench, located about 3 hours' drive from Nagpur. (B,L,D)

» Day 4: PENCH NATIONAL PARK

The setting for the BBC’s wildlife programme 'Tiger, Spy in the Jungle', Pench National Park has a deciduous forest which is home to a variety of wildlife including langur, wild boar, deer and tigers. Today we include morning and evening game drives. (B,L,D)

» Day 5 to Day 6: KANHA NATIONAL PARK

Arguably the finest place in the world for sighting tigers in the wild, Kanha has a tiger population of over 100. Stay 2 nights, including 2 game drives in the park. (B,L,D)

» Day 7 to Day 9: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Travel onwards to Bandhavgarh for 3 nights. Covering a comparatively small area, the park is densely populated with abundant wildlife and we include game drives as well as time at leisure to enjoy the optional nature walks and bird watching. (B,L,D)

» Day 10: KHAJURAHO

Continue to the small town of Khajuraho for 1 night. Here we include a visit to the famous Khajuraho temples, renowned for their erotic carvings. (B)

» Day 11 to Day 12: DELHI

Fly from Khajuraho to Delhi for 2 nights, including an introductory tour of India’s capital. (B)

» Day 13: DELHI TO LONDON

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London. (B)