Tales of The Tiger Lands

Fly from UK to Mumbai.

Arrive Mumbai early in the morning with meet and greet by our representative. Check-in at The Leela hotel for few hours. Afternoon fly to Nagpur & drive to Tadoba National Park. Check-in at The Svasara Jungle Lodge for 3 nights stay.

The jungle awakens slowly under the pale light of dawn. As you enter the gates of Tadoba in the early morning hours, a cool breeze carries the earthy scent of the forest, and the rising mist lends an almost mystical charm to the landscape. As the heat of the day begins to recede, the afternoon safari offers a contrasting experience. The jungle takes on warm, golden tones, and wildlife once again begins to stir. This is a time when animals often emerge from the shade and head toward waterholes — increasing your chances of observing them in the open.

Morning drive to Pench National Park & check-in at Pench Tree Lodge for 2 nights. As the sun begins its slow descent across the central Indian sky, the afternoon safari in Pench National Park unveils a captivating side of the jungle. The gilded light of late afternoon filters through the canopy of teak and mahua trees, illuminating the rich hues of the forest. Renowned as the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Pench is a thriving habitat teeming with wildlife, and the afternoon hours offer a unique opportunity to witness animal behaviour as the jungle transitions from the heat of the day to the calm of dusk.

Exploring Pench National Park through its early morning and afternoon game drives offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore the park’s ever-changing landscapes, rich biodiversity, and the intricate rhythms of wildlife life in action. These safaris are not just excursions—they are immersive experiences into one of India’s most picturesque and biologically diverse tiger reserves.

After breakfast drive to Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. Check-in at Bori Safari Lodge for 2 nights. Afternoon jeep safari in Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most exciting emerging tiger landscapes in Central India. In recent years, as part of the mandate of project tiger, there has been considerable voluntary relocations of villages out of the sanctuary. The villages that have moved out have left behind  emerging grasslands that are perfect place for repopulation of wildlife. As herbivores repopulate the landscape, carnivores will follow. Look out for leopard, sloth bear, tiger, wild dog, giant squirrel, gaur and a variety of bird species.

The early morning safari begins before sunrise, when the forest is cloaked in mist and the air is crisp and still.  The silence is broken only by the chorus of awakening birdlife and the distant alarm calls of langurs or deer—a signal that a predator may be near. The afternoon safari begins as the forest slowly transitions from the stillness of midday heat to the gentle stirrings of the evening. With sunlight slanting through the trees and casting a warm glow over the landscape, this drive is ideal for scenic photography and relaxed wildlife viewing. Animals begin to emerge from their resting places, often making their way toward waterholes. The sanctuary’s many meadows and open clearings are especially vibrant during this time, with sightings of wild boar, nilgai, langurs, and sometimes even the Indian wild dog (dhole) as they move in coordinated packs.

One of the most memorable and enchanting ways to transition between two of Central India’s most pristine wilderness areas—Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Satpura National Park—is by a scenic boat transfer across the tranquil waters of the Tawa Reservoir. This journey offers not just a change of location, but a change in perspective, as you float gently between forested shores, surrounded by the untouched natural beauty of the Satpura Tiger Reserve. Check-in at Reni Pani Jungle Lodge for 2 nights. The night safari offers an exceptional opportunity to witness a side of the forest that few get to experience — the nocturnal life of the Indian wilderness. Conducted in the buffer zone of the park, this exclusive experience introduces visitors to a hidden world where the forest truly comes alive under the cover of night.

A morning jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve  exploring the ever-changing landscape. A final afternoon jeep safari in Satpura gives a last chance to view the diversity and complexity of this amazing park.

Morning drive to Bhopal & fly to Delhi. Check-in at Andaz, an airport hotel for an overnight stay.

Transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home