Southern India
Kaav Safari Lodge
Kaav Safari Lodge offers excellent accommodation for those wishing to discover the lush jungles of Kabini. The lodge sits on the border of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, which, along with Bandipur to the south, lie on either side of the Kabini River. Thoughtfully designed luxury rooms ensure comfort and privacy, while elegantly appointed luxury tents feature private decks and open-air bathtubs. For an exclusive escape, the ‘Kariya’ Luxury Pool Villa boasts a private pool and wooden deck, perfect for those seeking a heightened sense of tranquillity.
Positioned in the heart of a rich ecosystem, the lodge allows guests to explore the vibrant wildlife through jungle safaris, cycling excursions, and birdwatching tours. Nearby, the Kabini River offers breathtaking encounters including sightings of large elephant herds that gather in its expansive meadows.
Facilities
Viewing deck, common lounge, alfresco dining area, outdoor swimming pool, barbecue and bonfire area, Wi-Fi.
Local Wildlife
Mammals: Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, dhole, elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, chevrotain, four-horned antelope, wild pig, giant squirrel, flying squirrel, pangolin, Indian porcupine, black-naped hare, hanuman langur, slender loris, bonnet macaque, giant fruit bat.
Birds: Indian cormorant, green-winged teal, lesser whistling-duck, purple heron, Indian pond heron, common greenshank, grey-headed swamphen, grey junglefowl, Indian peafowl, red spurfowl, Malabar trogon, blue-tailed bee-eater, Malabar pied-hornbill, Malabar flameback, Alexandrine parakeet, greater coucal, Indian pitta, orange minivet, Asian fairy-bluebird, tawny-bellied babbler, Indian paradise-flycatcher, Malabar whistling-thrush, southern hill myna, bronzed drongo, green imperial-pigeon, red-headed vulture, white-eyed buzzard, crested serpent-eagle, changeable hawk-eagle, grey-headed fish-eagle, osprey.
Optional Activities
Jungle safaris, boat safari, cycling, traditional 'coracle' boat rides, birding, kayaking.
James Gilpin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our India tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
This was a special holiday to celebrate our retirement and it lived up to our hopes and expectations. Given that we booked this holiday as we hadn’t seen Tigers in Ranthambore, having 5 Tiger sightings on this holiday was brilliant. Loved the Sloth Bears in Taduba and Satpura and a Leopard at Satpura at the eleventh hour. Also saw some unusual species like Giant Squirrels and the Wild Spotted cat. We saw a huge variety of birds but mammals are particularly special for us.