India’s Tigers On A Budget – With Private Game Drives
Tour Introduction
Seeing a majestic Bengal tiger softly padding through a forest in its natural habitat is surely one of the greatest wildlife experiences there is and this itinerary has been designed to offer just that – and more. Staying in reasonably priced accommodation close to three of the very best National Parks for tigers, this itinerary is perfect for the big cat enthusiast. Spending good amounts of time in each of the locations affords not only ample tiger watching opportunities but also the chance to see a wide variety of other wildlife including leopard, jungle cat, packs of Asian wild dog, sloth bear, mongoose and abundant birds. Private game drives mean that you are not having to compromise with any of your wildlife sightings and you are sure to return home with a renewed respect and enthusiasm for India and its truly diverse fauna.
Full Itinerary
Met by our representative on arrival at Nagpur International Airport and transfer to your city hotel for the night.
Staying at Radisson Blu Nagpur. Includes No Meals.
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will transfer you by road to Kanha National Park and to your lodge.
Staying at Tuli Tiger Resort. Includes All Meals.
A full day of morning and afternoon private safaris in the reserve. Kanha was the setting for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, and is noted for the last remaining population of the hard-ground race of the swamp deer, known as the barasingha. The park is mostly forest with hills topped by sizeable plateaus (locally called dadars) characterized by extensive grasslands. The rich habitat supports abundant herbivores including spotted and sambar deer, muntjack, gaur and the rare four-horned antelope. The park is among the best places in the world to see tigers and is also home to leopard, sloth bear, mongoose, golden jackal and dhole (Asian wild dog).
Staying at Tuli Tiger Resort. Includes All Meals.
Morning and afternoon private game drives in Kanha
Staying at Tuli Tiger Resort. Includes All Meals.
Morning and afternoon private game drives in Kanha.
Staying at Tuli Tiger Resort. Includes All Meals.
Transfer to Pench by road (approx. 4 hours) and enjoy an afternoon private game drive. Pench Tiger Reserve encompasses Pench National Park and a wider area, and is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hill range. Most of the reserve is covered by small hills, beautiful dry deciduous forest and rolling grassland. There is a healthy population of both tiger and leopard here (helped by a particularly abundant population of wild ungulates), and with luck dhole and sloth bear can be seen. There is a wide variety of other wildlife too, such as reptiles including rock pythons and abundant birdlife including grey-headed fish eagle, Malabar pied hornbill and Indian pitta.
Staying at Pench Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Enjoy a full day of private morning and afternoon game drives in Pench.
Staying at Pench Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Enjoy another full day of private morning and afternoon game drives in Pench.
Staying at Pench Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Transfer by road to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (approx. 3 hours). On arrival at the lodge the rest of the day will be at leisure.
Staying at Tadoba Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
A full day of private morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve comprises a beautiful assortment of meadows, lakes and dense mixed forests of bamboo and teak that support an wide diversity of wildlife. Tadoba is home to large populations of spotted and sambar deer, wild boar, gaur and antelopes such as nilgai and the elusive four-horned antelope (chousinga). Carnivores such as leopard, sloth bear, dhole and jungle cat can been seen here from time to time; however, the top predator is the Bengal tiger. The tiger population has surged in recent years from a population of around 40 in the 1990s to a present day adult population of almost 70, and sightings are now very reliable.
Staying at Tadoba Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Enjoy a full day of private morning and afternoon game drives in Tadoba.
Staying at Tadoba Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Enjoy another full day of private morning and afternoon game drives in Tadoba.
Staying at Tadoba Jungle Camp. Includes All Meals.
Transfer to Nagpur airport and connect with your flight home.
Includes Breakfast.
Tour Accommodation
Radisson Blu Nagpur
Overview
Radisson Blu Hotel Nagpur, located about three kilometres from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport , offers a convenient stopover when flying to or from Nagpur. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy a massage at the spa. If you have some time you could explore the nearby Seminary Hills and Ambazari Lake. Dining options include four restaurants serving local and international cuisine, and Ethyl Bar for cocktails.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Tuli Tiger Resort
Overview
Tuli Tiger Resort is a mid-range lodge run by the Tuli hotel group. It is a highly comfortable jungle lodge located just 5 minutes from the main Kisli gate into Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh state. The resort sits within the buffer zone of the park and has its 26 cottage-style accommodation arranged in blocks of 4 throughout the tropical gardens.
The en suite private cottages have air-conditioning and basic amenities with comfortable beds and modern private bathrooms with hot water showers.
The pleasant restaurant has friendly service and maintains a comfortable airflow due to its open walls. The meals are usually offered buffet style with Indian and continental cuisine usually available. The evening meal is sometimes offered as a BBQ and picnic lunches and breakfasts are often taken in the park. There are always plenty of vegetarian dishes available too.
The gardens are full of beautiful flowering plants and trees attracting many birds and butterflies and there is a small swimming pool and seating area with bar service. A laundry service is available on request. On occasions a local dance is performed by the villagers in the evenings after dinner.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant, swimming pool, hot water showers, laundry service, and tea and coffee making facilities. 220-volt electricity is supplied for charging of equipment.
Local Wildlife
Kanha National Park is famous for a high number of tigers that have become very accustomed to human presence, making it one of the best places in the world to see the king of cats. Kanha is also home to a plethora of other wildlife, with dhole (Asian wild dog), sloth bears and leopards seen infrequently. Gaur, wild boar, plains grey langur, rhesus macaque, sambar, spotted and swamp deer (the local hard ground race called barasingha) can all be seen with ease. The birding in Kanha is also very good with over 200 species recorded in the park.
Optional Activities
Game drives in Kanha National Park and excursions to local villages.
Pench Jungle Camp
Overview
Part of the Jungle Camps group, Pench Jungle Camp is conveniently located just a 5 minutes’ drive from the popular Turia Gate of Pench Tiger Reserve. The camp’s attentive staff are keen to provide an enjoyable and comfortable stay for its guests while maintaining sustainable practices and involving the local community.
Pench Jungle Camp provides 12 African-style tented rooms built on permanent foundations. Each tent is spacious with an attached private bathroom with hot running water. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities. There is also one Family Suite; three deluxe, air-conditioned cottages; and four premium air-conditioned separate rooms.
Every tent and room contains a comfortable double bed or twin beds, a bedside table with telephone and has a 220-volt electricity supply for charging your equipment. There is a friendly restaurant, serving delicious Indian and some continental cuisine. Other facilities include a small plunge pool, spa and conference room. Activities include game drives, village walks, excursions to handicraft stalls, and night drives in the buffer zone of the park.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant, private bathrooms with hot water, swimming pool, small spa room, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, 220-volt electricity supply for charging equipment, electronic room safe, laundry service, conference room, souvenir shop and Internet access.
Local Wildlife
Mammals: Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, dhole (Indian wild dog), striped hyena, Indian wolf, jungle cat, golden jackal, palm civet, small Indian civet, nilgai, wild boar, chital, gaur, barking deer, sambar deer, rhesus macaque, Hanuman langur, porcupine.
Birds: Malabar pied hornbill, river tern, Eurasian spoonbill, Asian openbill stork, Mottled wood owl, red-naped ibis, black stork, red-headed vulture, peregrine falcon, shikra, spotted-billed duck, lesser whistling duck, ruddy shelduck, emerald dove, yellow-footed green pigeon, Jacobin cuckoo, grey-bellied cuckoo, hoopoe, common iora, golden-fronted leafbird, tawny-bellied babbler, Indian paradise flycatcher, scarlet minivet, spangled drongo, black-hooded oriole, purple sunbird, red avadavat, orange-headed thrush, painted francolin, painted spurfowl.
Optional Activities
Morning and afternoon game drives in Pench National Park, night drives in the buffer zone, guided village and bird watching walks, cycling safaris, stargazing.
Tadoba Jungle Camp
Overview
Tadoba Jungle Camp is a family-friendly, mid-range retreat on the outskirts of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Set in 10 acres of reforested land, it features twelve elevated luxury cottages with indigenous materials and modern comforts. Guests can enjoy activities like safaris, bird watching, and stargazing. The camp also offers amenities such as an outdoor pool, traditional dining experiences, and naturalist-led evening presentations.
The lodge’s friendly owner is known for providing warm hospitality, ensuring guests have a comfortable stay. Additionally, Tadoba Jungle Camp offers quick access to the popular Moharli Gate of the reserve. The dining experience includes an excellent buffet or set menus, as well as bush breakfasts enjoyed on your morning game drives.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Outdoor swimming pool, indoor dining area and outdoor seating/dining areas, kid's club, room service, currency exchange, cycling trails, free Wi-Fi, presentation and entertainment room, laundry service.
Route Map
Departure Dates
Travel Information
Are International Flights Included?
No. Please contact us for a quote if required.
Flight Info:
Flights not included. Please contact us for a quote.
Best Visited:
October to May
Are you ATOL Registered?
Yes. This means we are legally able to book your international flights in conjunction with your ground arrangements so you can book with us with complete confidence. Read more about our ATOL license here.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
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