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India
Tiger Safari in Central India
This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 15 game drives over 10 days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the best tiger parks in India; Tadoba, Pench and Kanha.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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2See Leopard as well as Tiger
Pench National Park is also famous for leopard sightings.
3Visit the Best Hunting Grounds
With dense forests and a plentiful prey base, Kanha is the perfect hunting ground for big cats.
4Set Camera Traps and Learn to Track
Get personally involved in conservation activities during your trip.
Why we like it
We have chosen the combination of Tadoba, Pench and Kanha in order to give you the most exclusive wildlife safari experiences possible. Although spotting a tiger in the wild isn’t guaranteed, this journey gives you the best possible chance of finding yourself in the presence of this majestic creature.
Lodges have been carefully selected according to their location to the park, their eco-credentials and sustainability policy and the quality and standard of their in-house naturalists. And we’ve included all the safaris you’d ever need, avoiding you having to navigate the tricky safari bookings system.
This is the ultimate tiger safari.
Included as Standard
Airport VIP meet and greet, a bottle of wine on arrival, a spa treatment, a dedicated member of our team available 24/7, an upgrade at one of your chosen hotels and cars with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Explore our suggested itinerary
Keys:
Internal Flight
- Day 1Mumbai
- Day 2Mumbai - Nagpur - Tadoba National Park
- Day 3 - 4Tadoba National Park
- Day 5Tadoba National Park - Pench National Park
- Day 6 - 7Pench National Park
- Day 8Pench National Park - Kanha National Park
- Day 9 - 10Kanha National Park
- Day 11Kanha National Park - Raipur - Mumbai
- Day 12Mumbai
A Member of Travel Operators For Tigers (TOFT)
Steppes Travel is proud to be a member of TOFT, (Travel Operators for Tigers ) who, in conjunction with Global Tiger Patrol, supports a sustainable approach to tourism in the wildlife reserves. This means that you can be confident that your tiger safari holiday is being operated in a responsible manner and will benefit the local villagers and the wildlife within the tiger parks you visit. TOFTigers is an organisation founded by a former Steppes Director, Julian Matthews. The campaign aims at all involved in the tourism industry – from government bodies to park directorates, from communities to tour operators such as Steppes Travel – to plan and support tourism to save tigers and their habitat. We consult frequently with Julian Matthews and he leads our small group tiger conservation tours.
Tadoba - India's Secret Tiger Reserve
Including Tadoba in your trip offers a unique, off-the-beaten-track experience with exceptional wildlife encounters. Explore the park by jeep and also experience walking trails and kayaking on Irai Lake. Tadoba also offers the chance to sleep-out overnight in hideouts around key waterholes for a totally immersive wildlife experience. Tadoba doesn’t have fixed zones and set routes like some other parks so on safari you are able to follow alarm calls without any restrictions.
“Tadoba is a very friendly and family orientated park. It was the best for tigers, with nine different tiger spottings during our stay. Birds and other wildlife was also great. Our driver, Richin, was very knowledgeable, both in Indian history and world politics as well as being a great naturalist and spotter.” Mr Salter.
Location is Everything
We include Pench National Park within our tiger circuit itineraries as it has a good reputation for tiger sightings and is less crowded, so the overall safari experience is more personal. Pench is also home to the Asiatic leopard and is still one of the best places in India to spot this creature. The dam in the park is a favourite spot for bird watching. Other wildlife spotted here are chinkara, wild dog, sloth bear and jackal.
You stay at Jamtara Wilderness Lodge, the only one located on the Jamtara Gate side of the park, giving you an enhanced wildlife experience due to its seclusion, and the opportunity to cover a more diverse area of the jungle. As with Tadoba, Pench offers a free zone for driving without set routes. When on safari you are able to follow alarm calls without any restrictions.
The King of Tiger Parks
Kanha is considered by some as India’s greatest park and provides a diverse habitat to support many mammal and bird species. The sheer size and remoteness mean that Kanha is often less busy than other parks and now that vehicle numbers are limited and advance booking is crucial, it offers a superior safari experience. As well as tiger, Kanha is home to barasingha, chital, wild boar, sloth bear, jungle cat, wild dog and leopard. Morning and afternoon safaris are undertaken by jeep with an English speaking naturalist (usually from the camp you are staying in). You also collect an official park guide at the entrance to the park and although their English generally isn’t very good they have the sharpest eyes and a very tuned ear. A successful tiger sighting is just around the corner.
Cycling in the Tiger Corridor
During your wildlife holiday to India, there is an option to bike through the tiger corridors that link Pench and Kanha. Biking offers a different perspective of the environment around you and takes you to visit the colourful and remote tribal markets and ancient villages that have changed little over the centuries. Cycling will be, where possible, on smaller country roads and a support vehicle accompanies each biking trip, so if your legs are feeling weary you have the option of completing part of the journey in the vehicle. Plenty of refreshments including bottled water, soft drinks and fresh fruit will follow behind and a welcome break from riding is always possible. The emphasis is on seeing India and learning about the wildlife and not racing to the finish line.
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01285 601 784A note on price
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
This Itinerary
Price
From £3,350 Per person
When to travel
India in January
January is a very popular time to travel to India, due to mild temperatures and very little rainfall. The climate varies across India from snow in the Northern States to the Southern regions experiencing daily sunshine – perfect for an escape to Kerala’s beaches.
India in February
During peak season, February is an ideal month to travel to India, experiencing all regions of the country from Rajasthan in the North to Karnataka in the South.
India in March
Temperatures begin to rise with March typically being the last month of the peak season. A significant month for religious, Hindu festivals, March can become busy in some regions however also a perfect time to travel to experience Indian culture and wildlife.
India in April
With temperatures starting to rise, regions in Northern India start to become more accessible with excellent opportunities to discover hiking trails and the wildlife of these regions. Temperatures can sometimes exceed 40°C, with high levels of humidity in Southern India.
India in May
From May to September, Monsoon rains affect the North and Central states of India with daily rainfall and thunderstorms. During the Monsoon season, it is best to experience high altitude regions and avoid beach resorts.
India in June
Most regions of India will experience the Monsoon season in June alongside high daily temperatures and high levels of humidity. Whilst, not a popular time to travel, experience the mountainous regions as opposed to Central India to experience slightly cooler temperatures at the start of the month.
India in July
At the peak of the Monsoon season, most of the country experiences frequent, heavy rainfall. Whilst travel plans may be interrupted due to the climate, it is a great time to visit India to experience the national parks and the great outdoors.
India in August
As the Monsoon continues, the climate is very similar to that of June and July. Whilst not a suitable time to travel to India’s Southern beaches, other Northern Regions are popular with locals for hiking and outdoor pursuits.
India in September
As the final month of the Monsoon season, rainfall will be less frequent with the occasional sunny spell showcasing the lush, green vegetation that has flourished during the heavy rains.
India in October
As the monsoon rains have finished, humidity levels remain high and the peak travel season begins. During the month of October, there are lots of religious festivals, including Diwali, where some regions may become busier with domestic tourists.
India in November
As one of the best times to visit the country, November brings comfortable temperatures for sightseeing with the monsoon rains dying out from October. As the temperatures drop, however, Northern India and the Himalayas will become less accessible.
India in December
In December, temperatures and climate will be dependant on the region. In the Southern States, India will see a pleasant and mild climate, ideal for sightseeing, whereas, in Northern India and mountainous regions, snow and cold temperatures are likely.
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