Delhi, Gir National Park, Little Rann of Kutch, Tadoba National Park, Pench National Park and Kanha National Park
Small And Big Cats of Western and Central India
Overview
Among photographers, there are few animals worldwide that are more fascinating and sought-after subjects than the big cats. India is the only country in the world that can claim both Lion and Tiger among its native fauna. While many tours take you to see tigers, this wildlife tour of Gujarat & central India is unique in its focus on both big cats - Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest & Tigers in Tadoba and Satpura. The beautiful Blackbuck in the Velavadar Reserve and endangered Asiatic Wild Ass at Dasada Sanctuary are the other two main highlights of this trip.
Meals: On Own (in your flight)
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or similar
Arrive in Delhi in the evening. You will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast in Delhi, Lunch and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Tea / coffee and basic breakfast will be served in your room at 0245 hrs (as the restaurant opens at 0700 hrs). Transfer to Delhi airport at 0310 hrs for your flight to Rajkot at 0515 hrs (airport check-in time will be at 0315 hrs and the hotel is 10 minutes away). Arrive in Rajkot at 0700 hrs. Come out of the airport around 0730 hrs. You will be met and transferred to Gir National Park (3.5 to 4 hours). Arrive Gir just before noon. Lunch will be served at 1300 hrs. Evening bird walk outside the national park.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Indian White-eye, Indian Peafowl, Common Iora, Common Woodshrike, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Eastern Cattle Egret
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning (0600 - 0900 hrs) and afternoon (1500 - 1800 hrs) jeep safaris to the National Park for wildlife viewing and birding.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Sambar, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Red-naped Ibis, Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Booted Eagle, Indian Stone-curlew
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning (0600 - 0900 hrs) and afternoon (1500 - 1800 hrs) jeep safaris to the National Park for wildlife viewing and birding.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Key species: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Sambar, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant, Western Osprey, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl
Meals: Breakfast in Gir, Lunch and Dinner in LRK
Accommodation: Rann Riders
In the morning, drive to Little Rann of Kutch, arriving for lunch. Afternoon jeep safari in the Rann.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Asiatic Wild Ass, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Common Crane, Common Babbler, Asian Desert Warbler, Desert Wheatear, Greater Spotted Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Steppe Eagle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Kutch
Accommodation: Rann Riders
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Little Rann of Kutch.
Overnight stay
Key species: Asiatic Wild Ass, Nilgai, Red-necked Falcon, Common Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Macqueen’s Bustard, Pied Avocet, Lesser Flamingo, White-tailed Lapwing
Meals: Early Breakfast in Rann Riders & Dinner in Tadoba (guest will have to manage Lunch at the airport)
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Breakfast will be served at 0415 hrs. Transfer to Ahmedabad airport at 0445 hrs for your flight to Mumbai at 0935 hrs (airport check-in time will be at 0735 hrs and LRK to Ahmedabad airport is 2.5 hours’ drive). Arrive at Mumbai airport at 1100 hrs and check-in for another flight to Nagpur from the same terminal at 1555 hrs (check-in time be at 1355 and you will have 3 hours at Mumbai airport). Arrive at Nagpur airport at 1730 hrs and transfer to Tadoba (3 hours’ drive). Arrive Tadoba around 2100 hrs.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Tadoba
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Tadoba
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Dog, Sambar, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Grey Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl, Crested Honey Buzzard, Grey-headed Fish Eagle
Meals: Breakfast in Tadoba, Lunch and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
We’ll leave for Pench National Park after an early breakfast. Arrive Pench for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon safari in the jungle.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, White-rumped Vulture, Jungle Owlet, Spotted Owlet, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Black-rumped Flameback
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Pench
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Pench. Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Nilgai, Indian Roller, Black-winged Kite, Shikra, Crested Honey Buzzard, White-eyed Buzzard, White-naped Woodpecker, Grey Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl
Note: Pench National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast in Pench, Lunch and Dinner in Kanha
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park. Arrive at Kanha for lunch. Afternoon jeep safari to the National Park for tiger tracking and wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Hard-ground Barasingha, White-rumped Vulture, Indian Vulture, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Sirkeer Malkoha
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wildlife Resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha. Overnight stay.
Key species: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Hard-ground Barasingha, Oriental Turtle Dove, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Red-naped Ibis
Note: Kanha National Park will remain closed for safaris every Wednesday afternoon
Meals: Breakfast in Kanha
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
After breakfast, transfer to Nagpur airport for an early afternoon flight back to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi in the early evening.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home
Highlights
- One of the most popular Mammal Photography Tours
- Good success rate with Tiger, Lion & Leopard
- Farm fresh Indian meals
- A large variety of other mammals
- Glimpses of the beautiful landscape, Architecture and Lifestyle of Central & West India
- Quaint Lodges and Camps
- Local Indian Cuisine
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis Meals as per itinerary
- Safaris in Gir National Park with park entrance fee Safaris in Gir National Park with park entrance fee
- Safaris in little Rann of Kutch with park entrance fee All safaris in Tadoba National Park with park entrance fee
- All safaris in Pench National Park with park entrance fee All safaris in Kanha National Park with park entrance fee
- Park wildlife guide for all safaris in all 5 National Parks All surface transfers by private air-conditioned car | All currently applicable taxes
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
