Visit the land of sloth bears and wild dogs on this gentle and rewarding walking safari, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
Satpura National Park is one of the rare places in India where you can experience a safari on foot. Although tigers have been spotted inside the park, the lush vegetation makes the occasional encounter rare. Daily walks in different parts of Satpura and Pachmari with expert naturalist guides are an unmissable opportunity for a true wilderness experience of India’s diverse fauna and flora. And for the tiger fans, a visit to Pench at the end of your trip will drench your thirst with almost guaranteed sighting from your safari vehicle.
Suggested Itinerary
Day1: Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Delhi.
Day2: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi, you will transfer to your overnight hotel located near the airport.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Aerocity, 1-night
Day3: Fly to Bhopal & transfer to Satpura National Park
This morning you transfer back to Delhi airport for a flight to Bhopal. On arrival, transfer by road to Satpura National Park (approximately four hours), arriving in time to enjoy an afternoon jeep safari.
For the next three days you explore Satpura National Park and hopefully observe a wonderful array of wildlife. There is plenty of time to enjoy a number of wildlife activities, including nature walks, canoeing on the lake, and both daytime and night time jeep safaris.
Day7: Transfer to Pachmarhi Sanctuary; walking safari
Today you take a short road transfer to Pachmarhi Sanctuary, arriving in time for an afternoon nature walk.
Day8: Transfer to Pench National Park; vehicle safari
After a morning walking safari in Pachmarhi Sanctuary where you may encounter Indian giant squirrel, chital deer and rhesus macaque, it is time to transfer by road to Pench National Park.
Day9: Transfer to Pench National Park; vehicle safari
Today you can enjoy a morning and afternoon jeep safaris, giving you plenty of opportunities to try and see the elusive and so charismatic tiger as well as a host of other wildlife including gaur, dhole (or Indian wild dog) and sambar deer.
Day10: Drive to Nagpur; vehicle safari
After your morning jeep safari, you transfer by road to Nagpur (approximately three hours).
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel, 1-night
Day11: Depart Nagpur & fly back to the UK
Depart Nagpur and fly home via Delhi, arriving back in the UK later the same day.
Please note: New regulations in India’s national parks mean that safaris must be booked and paid in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. As places are limited, we recommend you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 11 daysfrom £2,695 pp
Duration and price excluding international flights: 10 daysfrom £1,995 pp
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Satpura National Park is one of India’s most intriguing wildlife destinations. Walking safaris are possible here and hides have been built in its meadows, forested plateaux and mountains, which are shared by a number of mammal species, including sloth bear, leopard and bison (gaur).
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Where: Madhya Pradesh State
Ideal for viewing: sloth bear, wild dog, nilgai, sambar, leopard
Excellent for: Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt, Vehicle safaris, Bear watching
Part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, this park is home to rhesus macaque, Indian giant, and flying squirrel which are all endemic to this region, as well as tiger, blackbuck and four-horned antelope. The area is also a real paradise for bird enthusiasts, with numerous raptors residing here.
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Where: Madhya Pradesh State
Ideal for viewing: sloth bear, rhesus macaque, chital, Indian giant squirrel, wild dog
Pench National Park is renowned for the richness of its flora and fauna. Nestling in the Satpura Hills, it takes its name from the nearby river, which winds through the park. Its most famous residents are tigers, but is also home to large herds of Indian bison and four endangered species of vulture.
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Where: Madhya Pradesh State
Ideal for viewing: chital, nilgai, sambar, tiger, gaur
Excellent for: Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt, Vehicle safaris, Tiger safaris
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This exclusive lodge, situated on the outskirts of Pench National Park, features just six chalets perched amidst the trees in an undisturbed area of forest in the small village of Sarrahiri. Guests can enjoy treetop dining or a dip in the swimming pool between safaris and nature walks into the wildlife-rich park.
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Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is an exquisitely designed conservation and wildlife focused lodge located close to Satpura National Park. Set in 15 hectares of striking forest, it offers 12 luxury cottages, a jungle pool located along the seasonal stream, and waterholes that attract several species of birds and animals.
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Rock End Manor is a small, well-restored, colonial bungalow set in beautiful gardens on a hillside in the Pachmarhi plateau. The property features six very comfortable, traditional rooms with huge tiled bathrooms. The verandah offers fantastic views over the hills and gardens.
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