North India: Focus on Wildlife 14 days
North India: Focus on Wildlife 14 days
With a strong focus on wildlife, this exciting and comprehensive itinerary takes in four key wildlife viewing areas and is perfect for those looking for big cat encounters, with opportunities to see not only tigers and leopards, but also the rare Asiatic lion. Add to these, myriad birds and other wildlife, plus sunrise at the magical Taj Mahal and you have an unforgettable Indian experience.
Please note: from prices shown are for low season (Apr-Jun), please ask for high season rates (Oct-Mar)
Toni Hart
Namibia Birding and Photography Guide
An accomplished and experienced Namibia birding and photographic guide, Toni holds a Namibia Academy for Tourism and Hospitality Level 3 qualification (the highest level attainable in Namibia) and is widely renowned for her extensive knowledge of the cultures, ornithology, flora, astronomy and wildlife of the country. Read more >
Andy Pollard
Wildlife Guide & Photographer
Andy is a 6th generation Falkland Islander, with a passion for wildlife, plants and photography. Raised in the Falkland Islands, Andy developed a close affinity with the Islands natural environment at a young age. School holidays where spent in the ‘camp’ or countryside with friends and family. For more than 10 years, Andy had the privilege of spending a time on Sea Lion Island, visiting his mother who managed one of the Islands premier tourist destinations. Read more >
Chris Coe
Photographer and founder of the Travel Photographer Of The Year awards
A fascination with natural light and a passion with nature, landscape and travel underpin Chris Coe's photography. His images often have a striking simplicity and graphic quality. More recent work has introduced a subtlety with experimentation with both movement and light.Read more >
Jenny Luxton
Falklands Expert & Guide
Born in Chartres in the West Falklands, Jenny grew up on the family farm where her love for animals was nurtured by the25,000 sheep, horses and cows that lived alongside her. Forever a nature, conservation and wildlife enthusiast Jenny has travelled extensively throughout the Falkland Islands, visiting each and every wildlife island at least once, and even travelling around some by yacht. Read more >
Doug Allan
Special Guest Lecturer
Exclusive to this voyage, Doug Allan, a multi award winning polar photographer and cameraman, will be your special guest lecturer. Doug has been on over 20 expeditions to Svalbard to film its wildlife, and knows the wonders of this area more than most. Read more >
Chris Weston
Special Guest Photography Guide
Chris was 32 when he finally realised he really did want to be a photo-journalist and walked out on his career in IT sales to become a wildlife photographer Read more >
Highlights
- Rare Asiatic lions at Sassan Gir
- Tigers at Ranthambhore
- Leopards, wolves and other mammals
- Guided birdwatching
- Taj Mahal at dawn
What's Included
- All accommodation
- Meals as shown in itinerary
- Transfers and transport in car with driver
- Guided jeep safaris and tours as shown in itinerary
- Domestic air and train travel as shown in itinerary
- Entrance fees
India Specialist
Speak to someone who’s been to India. Start planning your tailor - made trip by calling one of our friendly destination specialists on 0800 195 3385 or 44 1625 581143 for outside the UK.
ITINERARY
13 Nights 14 DaysItinerary Summary
- Day 1 | Mumbai to Sasan Gir
- Days 2 - 4 | Sasan Gir
- Day 5 | Bera
- Days 6-7 | Bera
- Day 8 | Ranthambhore
- Days 9 - 11 | Ranthambhore
- Day 12 | Ranthambhore & On to Agra
- Day 13 | Agra
- Day 14 | Delhi
Mumbai to Sasan Gir
Sasan Gir
Bera
Bera
Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore & On to Agra
Agra
Delhi
Your Itinerary Accommodation
Bera Safari Lodge
Situated in the heart of leopard country, this is a small, luxury homestay with three independent en-suite cottages (soon to be five), located in a rural area, some five km from Bera village itself. Each cottage has a view of Liloda Hill, where leopards, wild dogs are regularly seen. Trips can be arranged to cultural sites and for bird watching, as well as independent cycling. Bera Safari Lodge is run by the owners, Shatrunjay Pratap and his wife who are local and passionate wildlife conservationists. Shatrunjay is one of the best leopard trackers in the area, a very keen birder and photographer.
Each spacious lodge has a private patio area with hill and countryside views. There is a common reception and dining room and a choice of excellent local cuisine.
As well as guided jeep safaris twice daily, early morning and later on in the afternoon and then either a guided walking safari for birding or a guided safari to Jawai Dam which is excellent for birds and wildlife. Guests will also have opportunities for guided walks around the unique village of Bera which cannot be missed.
Crystal Sarovar Premiere Hotel, Agra
A high quality, modern hotel, well located in the middle of Agra with excellent views of the Taj Mahal.
136 rooms and studios, some Taj facing, all with en-suite facilities, king or twin beds and TV. Choice of three restaurants, including poolside Sky Grill. Fitness centre and pool, wifi, children's activity zone.
Gir Lions Safari Camp
Located amongst a Mango orchard facing the Hiren River on the fringes of the thick jungles of Sasan Gir, the most celebrated wildlife sanctuary in India, you will find the incomparable Gir Lion Safari Camp. Offering pristine views of the surrounding vivid wilderness and 10 unique jungle cottages, this is the perfect place from which nature enthusiasts can enjoy searching for observations of Gir’s abundant animal populations including 400 Asiatic Lions and 300 Leopards, 38 other species of mammal and 300 species of common and rare birds.
Luxury facilities include a fine dining restaurant, and each of the 10 boutique cottages guarantee a comfortable night’s sleep after a long day of safari adventures. Each tented cottage has been decorated in a unique style and features include open showers and bathrooms with a bathtub, large comfortable beds, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi connection, well-stocked soft bars and private sit-out areas. Activities on offer at the camp include birdwatching trips and jeep safaris.
Tiger Den Resort, Ranthambhore
The resort is set in rural surroundings just five minutes from the entrance to the Ranthambhore National Park. Guided tours by jeep or truck or on foot can be arranged for tiger and birdwatching.
Accommodation is in a range of cottages and suites, all en-suite. Indian, Chinese and western dining options as well as barbeques. Pool, gardens. Evening slide shows.
The Fern Hotel, Ahmedabad
A modern eco-hotel located close to the city centre with a range of accommodation options along with rooftop restaurant, gym and pool.
All rooms have en-suite facilities,TV and wifi. Variety of dining options, including roof top restaurant. Gym and pool
Red Fox Delhi International Airport
Modern and comfortable, the Red Fox is a good choice for an overnight stay at Delhi Airport. With a 24 hour front desk, hi speed wi-fi and multi-cuisine restaurant, all your practical needs are met whilst you wait for your onward flight.
The 207 smartly designed rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer LCD TV, mini fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and high quality mattress.
What Our Customers
Say...
Out of my 9 safaris I had amazing sightings in 8 of them, including some very close encounters as they strolled past only a few feet away from our jeep. The Tiger Den Hotel was also very nice and comfortable and I would highly recommend it to others.
Although my main aim was to see tigers, which I did , it was the abundance of other wildlife and incredible birding that took me by surprise. The guiding was generally very good and the standard of accommodation much better than I was expecting. The food was fantastic throughout, especially as I’m a vegetarian. I think this trip represented great value for money and ticked so many boxes for me, I look forward to going back one day.
The thing I liked most about our itinerary was that it kept us away from the crowds, having been to India before I know how busy and over whelming it can be but with Sara’s help we were able to visit some of the less well known National Parks, yet didn’t compromise on the wildlife. We saw everything we wanted and more, rhino, leopard, lion, tiger, sloth bear and more birds than I care to remember. Thank you for a fantastic trip and we look forward to booking another wildlife adventure with you in the near future.
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