Located the southern fringe of Nagarhole National Park, Kabini River Lodge was formerly the hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore, and is now a typical Indian safari lodge. This is reflected in the colonial style architecture.
Based on a sprawling colonial estate in the heart of elephant country beside the River Kabini, the idyllic 21-hectare property has a charm all of its own. The spacious and comfortable accommodation – of quaint standard cottages, superior Maharaja cottages (with air conditioning) and tented cottages with modern bathrooms holds 68 guests in all. The absence of television helps maintain the feel of a bygone era, and meals in the river-facing gazebo provide an opportunity to share tales of the wild with fellow adventurers. The buffet serves Indian, international and Chinese cuisine, and there is a well-stocked bar. For anyone in search of rejuvenation, a range of ayurvedic treatments is available.
Activities include safaris into Nagarhole National Park to see elephant, sambar, spotted deer, gaur, wild boar and sloth bear, or boat trips on the Kabini River.
With 15 species across its spectacular diversity of landscapes – more than any other country – India is the undisputed home of cats. This unique tour builds on Wildlife Worldwide’s decades of success tracking big cats in India, taking you in search of snow leopard, Asiatic lion, leopard and tiger.
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India’s south is often overlooked in favour of the centre. However, it boasts fine reserves, beautiful scenery and key species including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog, sloth bear, Asian elephant and gaur. Our tour visits three exceptional reserves, and also offers a chance to see rainforest endemics.
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Explore one of southern India’s finest wildlife locations on this dedicated wildlife photography tour to Nagarhole National Park where we hope to photograph the stunning variety of species including tiger, dhole and even the beautiful melanistic leopard if we are lucky.
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Discover India’s unspoilt south with our small group tour spending seven nights in Nagarhole National Park. A gem when it comes to wildlife, this park offers a tantalising variety of iconic mammals such as tigers, wild dogs, leopards, and elephants – alongside a supporting cast of chital, gaur and giant flying squirrels.
Find out more about Nagarhole’s Tigers, Wild Dogs & Leopards
With some of India’s least spoiled and most serene protected areas, and all of the country’s best-loved wildlife, including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog and Asian elephant, the southern state of Karnataka is a little-known gem. This small group tour visits its finest protected areas.
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Combine two excellent national parks across two adjacent countries to see tiger, leopard, wild dog, elephant and sloth bear! From the biodiverse forests of Nagarhole in India, journey across the ocean divide on a 1.5 hour flight to explore the lowland forests of Wilpattu in Sri Lanka.
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Nagarhole is a mixture of forests and rolling hills, criss-crossed by streams, waterfalls and swamps. Formerly a Maharaja’s hunting reserve, it is now dedicated to saving wildlife, and is considered one of the best places in India to see elephant. In the summer months they congregate in large herds along the river.
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Where: Karnataka State
Ideal for viewing: Asian elephant, tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur
