10 day India tiger safari
Lots of chances to spot the king of the jungle on this 10 day vacation, a tremendous tiger tour, taking in three Reserves with two nights in Delhi, too.
Stay in three tiger reserves two nights in Delhi guided tour of old and New Delhi fly to Jabalpur Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park Pench National Park fly from Nagpur to Delhi game drives accommodation, transfers and local flights included
Price
£3600 including domestic flights only
More info
All our safaris are available to individuals and couples with some dates being guaranteed small group safaris.
Price is per person sharing. All accommodation, transfers, food as described, guides, game drives, domestic flight.
Price is per person sharing. All accommodation, transfers, food as described, guides, game drives, domestic flight.
Description of 10 day India tiger safari
Price information
£3600 including domestic flights only
All our safaris are available to individuals and couples with some dates being guaranteed small group safaris.
Price is per person sharing. All accommodation, transfers, food as described, guides, game drives, domestic flight.
Price is per person sharing. All accommodation, transfers, food as described, guides, game drives, domestic flight.
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Travel guides
There's a fascinating history attached to wildlife tourism in India, of which tiger spotting and forest safarai is just part.
In the Vindhyachal Ranges of Madhya Pradesh in central India, Bandhavgarh National Park is famous for its tigers.
Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
Our safari lodges cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegans and vegetarians. Please let us know any food preferences at the time of booking so we may cater to you. Our lodges are often very remote, so changing menus at the last minute is difficult.
Reviews
1 Reviews of 10 day India tiger safari
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2018 by Peter Brown
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The game drives are clearly the highlight. Don't expect to see huge herds of wildlife roaming open savannah like you do in Africa. Much of the terrain is hilly and heavily forested (particularly at Bandhavgarh) so sightings can be difficult and infrequent. However be patient, there is plenty of wildlife to see and the sightings you do get will generally be up close. You also get a lot of time in the parks, 6:30 to ~11.00 (with a pick nick breakfast) and 15:00 to ~18:30. All but two of my fifteen drives were private. You pick up a different Indian Forestry Service Guide each time you enter the park. Some speak English, most don't, but they are all incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. For six drives my driver was also a naturalist. For another seven there was a separate naturalist who joined us. Either way all the naturalists have good. English and can translate what the guide is saying if necessary.
The lodges at Bandhavgarh and Pench are small, relaxed, cosy and welcoming. They blend tastefully into the forest. The managers speak good English and are
constantly on hand should you need anything. At Kanha the hotel has impressive public areas and extensive gardens including a lake, but it is a hotel, not a jungle lodge and personally I found it a bit big, impersonal and cold, It was also the only place where communication proved difficult, although they always drag someone out of the office to deal with you eventually.
All the lodges have a pool. All the rooms have shower, en-suite, mains electricity and tea making facilities. At Bandhavgarh and Pench you also get a private terrace and it was pleasant to sit out and watch the many butterflies and birds.
Food in the lodges is mostly local Madhya Pradesh cuisine. You get a Dahl, Paneer, a couple of vegetable dishes, one non vegetarian choice (usually chicken or fish) plus rice, poppadoms, and freshly made nan or chapatis, with desert to follow. Sometimes there's a western dish, often pasta. The chocolate cake at Pench is wonderful. (But then everything about Pench is wonderful).
The transfer drives take several hours but I found them delightful. The cars were comfortable and air conditioned, the drivers polite and friendly. The roads are good, the scenary is pretty and constantly changing and there's always lots going on to look at.
I went for the wildlife, not to see Dehli, but actually I was amazed by the place. Lots of traffic true, but also huge green open spaces and magnificent buildings. My driver was fantastic.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It's difficult to change money in Madhya Pradesh and credit cards aren't widely accepted, so do carry plenty of rupees. There's a good Thomas Cook desk at
Dehli baggage reclaim. Budget ~20,000 INR in tips for guides, drivers and naturalists if your game drives are private.
Buy a prepaid local sim card (~900 INR for 350 mins, available 24/7 from the Airtel desk outside Dehli Arrivals). The Dehli team are highly professional and
are very keen to be of service, so its a good idea to be able to contact them easily.
Bring lots of warm clothes. It's 30C by mid morning but it's properly cold pre-dawn in an open jeep. Start in sweater, hoodie, fleece, ski jacket, wooly hat, scarf, gloves, blanket (yes all of that, I'm not joking) then peel off layers as it warms up.
Power sockets in Madhya Pradesh take BS 546 round 3 pin plugs so bring an adapter.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The vacation provides employment for many local people and their families.
Entry into the National Parks is tightly controlled and animal welfare appears to be the priority.
The lodge at Pench is very environmentally focused. The food is locally produced where possible, some of it on site. They also have their own 50 acre eco park and offer guided walks. The manager is a naturalist with 30 years experience.
The vacation is provided by a small family run company formed by British wildlife conservationists.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a wonderful trip, constantly exceeding my expectations, and I enjoyed every minute. I will remember my tiger and leopard sightings for the rest of my life.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Each safari provides a real wildlife viewing and conservation experience. By opting for a safari with us, safari guests are already helping to contribute towards our conservation work. Profits from your safari go to support local projects. Local teams of wildlife conservationists are actively involved in wildlife and environmental conservation projects within the reserves we visit.CARBON REDUCTION
Our what to bring list includes recommendations to bring environmentally friendly products with reusable or biodegradable packaging.
Every guest receives a metal water bottle to use on their safari to help reduce the reliance on single use plastics. Water filling stations (utilising reverse osmosis) are available at each lodge.
Vegetarian and vegan food is available on each day of the trip.
As much food as possible is sourced from local markets and the forest lodges we use have vegetable gardens that supply the kitchen.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
The forest lodges on this safari sit within a large footprint or restored forest and include butterfly gardens and be a friendly planting to encourage those species.
the trip include entry fees to Parks or Protected Areas? If so, which ones and how much?
National park entrance fees and conservation fees are included in the price of each trip.
Expert Guides (trained by PugDundee) with lead each game drive. Our CEO Will Fox has contributed to this guide training with advice and assistance. In particular the training of all forest guides in the region with regard to Elephant behaviours and safe practices.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYWhile on safari we recommend that visitors buy locally produced goods and support local artisans. In this way, visitors are able to help sustain the local community, contribute towards conservation and enrich their own lives. During each safari there will be opportunities to purchase goods from local artists, market stalls and restaurants in keeping with the ideals of fair trade.
All the forest lodges used on this trip are Indian owned and contribute directly to the local economy.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
All staff on this trip are from India, or Nepal. Our staff in Delhi are all local and the lodge staff in each forest lodge are 85% from the local community with the remaining being from India or Nepal. All staff are paid above the minimum wage.
Our safari staff are encouraged to develop within the organisation to achieve their goals and where applicable to produce conservation based items for sale (100% of the proceeds going to the originator). This safari also supports community education programs in South East Asia via our local partners.
This trip is LGBTQ+ friendly we and our local partners operate a no discrimination policy.
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