Overview
Central India is one of the major strongholds of the tiger, and the tiger reserves of this region are among the most beautiful forests in the country. This tour gives you the opportunity to visit two of central India’s most popular destinations, Tadoba and Pench National Parks, in search of the tiger, and the other wildlife that shares its home.
Tadoba National Park, part of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, is located in central India, in the state of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park and is famous for having one of the highest densities of tigers in India. The park is named after a local god, Taru. Tadoba was established as a national park in 1955.
Pench National Park is located on the border of the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1975, it gets its name from the Pench River that flows through the park, dividing it into almost equal halves. The well-forested area of Seoni is famous as the setting of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The main attraction here is the tiger, although the park also has a good population of leopard, sloth bear, and several deer species, as well as being home to many birds.
Please Note, the Acronyms in Bird Species
R stands for Resident Birds
S stands for Summer
W stands for Winter
Meals: Dinner in Tadoba National Park
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Arrive at Nagpur airport. you will be met by our representative and transferred to Tadoba National Park. Arrive at the resort and check-in. You have the evening at leisure to rest or do a little homework before your safaris.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Explore Tadoba’s forests with morning and afternoon jeep safaris for tiger tracking and wildlife viewing. Each safari is about four hours long, giving you ample time to explore the wilderness in the morning or in the afternoon. Each safari vehicle can seat up to four comfortably. Accompanying you will be an expert driver and a talented local safari guide.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Crested Honey Buzzard (R), Changeable Hawk-Eagle (R), Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (R), Grey Junglefowl (R)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Continue your journey in Tadoba with another round of morning and evening safaris. The park is divided into many zones, each with its own unique landmarks and landscapes. Don’t forget to ask your guide and driver about Tadoba. They are highly knowledgeable and their expertise is invaluable to your experience.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Sambar, Crested Serpent Eagle (R), Indian Peafowl (R), White-bellied Drongo (R), Grey-headed Fish Eagle (R)
Meals: Breakfast in Tadoba, Lunch, and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Enjoy a final morning safari at Tadoba. The morning ride is perfect for admiring the birds of Tadoba National Park. Later, we’ll leave for Pench National Park. Arrive in Pench in time for a late lunch. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Black-hooded Oriole (R), White-eyed Buzzard (R), Indian Vulture (R), Egyptian Vulture (W+S), Indian Scops Owl (R), Indian Paradise Flycatcher (S), Red Junglefowl (R)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Explore the wilderness of Pench with morning and afternoon jeep safaris for tiger tracking and wildlife viewing. The duration of the safari is about four hours and is conducted early in the morning and in the afternoon till sunset. Each safari vehicle can seat up to four persons comfortably. Besides the visitors, the vehicle has an expert driver and a talented naturalist.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Gaur, Indian Peafowl (R), White-bellied Drongo (R), Black-rumped Flameback (R), Large Cuckooshrike (R), Crested Serpent Eagle (R)
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Kanha
Accommodation: Tuli Tiger Corridor
Enjoy two more safaris today, which will not only increase your chances of seeing some amazing Indian wildlife but will also help you learn more about the history and wildlife of Pench.
Overnight stay
Key species: Tiger, Golden Jackal, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (R), Black-rumped Flameback (R), White-rumped Vulture (R), Crested Honey Buzzard (R)
Meals: Breakfast in Kanha
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Nagpur airport for your connecting flight back home.
Highlights
- Explore two of Central India’s most popular tiger reserves
- Great opportunities to see and photograph big cats like Leopard and Tiger
- Wide variety of other mammals, including Sambar, Spotted Deer, Gaur and more
- Rich bird diversity and great birding experience
- Stay in some of the region’s best ecolodges
- Experience the landscape, architecture and rural lifestyle of Central India
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis Meals as per itinerary
- 05 safaris in Tadoba National Park with park entrance fee 04 safaris in Pench National Park with park entrance fee
- Park wildlife guide for all safaris in both the National Parks All surface transfers by private air-conditioned car | All currently applicable taxes
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Location
Stories
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Rajasthan
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