CURATED WILDLIFE JOURNEY · FOUR REMARKABLE TIGER LANDSCAPES

Central India Tiger Safari

Journey deep into wild Central India through Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench, combining expertly planned safaris, distinctive forest landscapes and carefully selected wildlife lodges.

15 Days Handpicked Wildlife Lodges

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Overview

Central India Tiger Safari is a 15-day private wildlife journey through four of India’s distinctive tiger landscapes: Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench. Fly from Delhi to Khajuraho before entering the forests of Central India, where successive safari experiences reveal changing habitats, wildlife and landscapes. From Panna’s dramatic wilderness and Bandhavgarh’s renowned tiger country to Kanha’s sal forests and open meadows and the teak landscapes of Pench, each reserve brings a different character to the journey. With carefully selected wildlife lodges, pre-arranged safari permits and personalized planning by Distant India Journeys, this itinerary is designed for travellers who want more than a single tiger sighting – it is an immersive experience of wild India.

Journey Highlights

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A 15-day specialist wildlife journey through the forests of Central India

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Explore four distinctive tiger landscapes: Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench

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Fly from Delhi to Khajuraho for a comfortable gateway into Central India

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Experience multiple morning and afternoon wildlife safaris across the journey

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Discover Panna’s wild landscapes and diverse animal and birdlife

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Search for Bengal tigers in the celebrated forests of Bandhavgarh

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Experience Kanha’s beautiful sal forests, grasslands and rich biodiversity

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Look for Kanha’s iconic barasingha alongside tiger, gaur, deer and other wildlife

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Explore the teak forests and wildlife habitats of Pench

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Experience how the landscape and wildlife character change from one reserve to another

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Stay in carefully selected wildlife lodges close to the national parks

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Travel privately between the reserves through rural Central India

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Safari arrangements planned around permit and zone availability

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Personalized planning and on-ground assistance from Distant India Journeys

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Day 1

Arrive in Delhi | Welcome to India

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where a Distant India Journeys representative will welcome you and assist with your arrival.
Travel privately to your selected hotel and settle in after your international journey.
Keep the remainder of the day comfortably unhurried, allowing time to rest before your wildlife adventure begins.
Your representative will brief you on the journey ahead and assist with your onward arrangements.

Before you travel

Good To Know

Wildlife sightings are entirely natural and sightings of tigers or any particular species cannot be guaranteed
Safari permits are limited and early booking is strongly recommended
Safari zones and vehicle allocations are controlled by the respective park authorities and remain subject to availability
Park operating dates, weekly closures and safari regulations must be considered before finalizing the journey
Morning safaris can begin very early and temperatures may vary considerably between dawn and afternoon
Neutral-coloured comfortable clothing and suitable footwear are recommended for safari drives
Binoculars and a suitable camera are highly recommended for wildlife enthusiasts
Road journeys between the national parks are part of the experience and pass through rural and forested Central India
Additional safari drives can be incorporated subject to permit availability
Wildlife lodge categories can be upgraded according to your preferred level of comfort
The final itinerary will be planned around confirmed safari permits, park operations and flight schedules

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Quick facts

Duration 15 Days

Best time to visit Oct - Mar

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Inclusions

✓ Accommodation as per the selected itinerary
✓ Daily breakfast unless specified otherwise
✓ Meals at wildlife lodges as specified in the final itinerary
✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur as per itinerary
✓ Private inter-park transfers as specified
✓ Wildlife safaris specifically included in the confirmed programme
✓ Safari permits and park entry arrangements as specified in the final quotation
✓ Services of naturalists during safaris as provided under the respective park arrangements
✓ Delhi to Khajuraho domestic flight as specified in the final quotation
✓ Nagpur to Delhi domestic flight as specified in the final quotation
✓ Airport and hotel transfers as per itinerary
✓ On-ground coordination and assistance from Distant India Journeys throughout your journey