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
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Day 1:
Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Delhi.
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Day 2:
Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi, you will transfer to your overnight hotel located near the airport.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Aerocity, 1-night
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Day 3:
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.
Accommodation: Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, 4-nights
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Days 4-6
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Explore Satpura National Park
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.
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Day 7:
Transfer to Pachmarhi Sanctuary; walking safari
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Day 8:
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.
Accommodation: Pench Tree Lodge, 2-nights
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Day 9:
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.
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Day 10:
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
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Day 11:
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.
