Lions, Tigers & Bears - An India Jungle Adventure
Lions, Tigers & Bears - An India Jungle Adventure
Lions, Tigers & Bears - An India Jungle Adventure
Lions, tigers & bears, oh my! Throw on your ruby slippers for this fantastical trip through the jungle that will leave you feeling, “There’s no place like India”! This magical itinerary will see you discover some of India’s most inspiring National Parks and Tiger Reserves on a search for unparalleled wildlife encounters and dreamlike landscapes. India is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, with almost 10% of the world’s wildlife species calling it home, including 15 species of wildcat and 4 of the world’s 8 species of bear! Your itinerary will focus mainly on observing 3 of these big cats (the Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger and the Indian Leopard), and the endemic Sloth bear, and will visit the parks and reserves most renowned for sightings of these unique creatures. You will explore through Gir National Park, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve and Satpura Tiger Reserve, enjoying multiple jeep safaris and activities designed to get you up-close to this magnificent wildlife.
Staying in high standard accommodation throughout, and with private transfers and internal flights, this is the ultimate Indian jungle safari itinerary.
Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…
Highlights
- Search for Asiatic lions in Gir National Park, Bengal tigers in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Indian leopards and Dholes in Pench Tiger Reserve and Sloth bears and Gaurs in Satpura Tiger Reserve
- Encounter various other wildlife species including the endemic rusty-spotted cat, four horned antelopes, jackals, striped hyenas, Indian wolves and much more
- Abundant birdlife
- Private jeep safaris included in each Park or Reserve
- Enjoy a half-day tour of vibrant New Delhi
- High standard accommodation and private transfers throughout
What's Included
- Domestic flights: Delhi to Rajkot | Rajkot to Nagpur | Bhopal to Delhi
- Private road transfers throughout
- 13 nights’ accommodation as described in itinerary
- All activities as described in itinerary
So much to experience
Our popularitinerary Suggestions
All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable
London to Delhi
Fly to Rajkot
Gir National Park
Fly to Nagpur
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Return to Delhi - End of Tour
A view from Above
Accommodation Options
Lemon Tree Premier Aerocity, Delhi
The perfect base from those wishing to stay close to Delhi's International Airport, the Lemon Tree Premier offers 280 stylish and bright rooms. Nice touches such as blackout curtains, soundproofing and orthopaedic mattresses ensure a good night's sleep before your flight.
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, Satpura NP
Situated close to close to Satpura National Park, the largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, this exquisitely designed conservation and wildlife-focused lodge is the perfect place from which to explore this remarkable area. During a stay here you can expect a very high level of service and comfort, with personal butlers and an experienced team taking care of your every need. Choose from beautiful luxury tents located around a perennial waterhole which offer high-quality modern amenities and feature air-conditioning, separate living areas, bathrooms and spacious decks, or plushly crafted cottages which are available in a number of styles and feature spacious viewing decks, large lounging bay-windows, and luxury bathrooms. The lodge’s facilities include a beautiful swimming pool, a well-stocked library, massage facilities, a lounge bar and a restaurant with a warm & uniquely designed ambience where magical meals and refreshing cocktails are served. Activities available include 4x4 game drives, birdwatching, boat safaris, canoeing, nature walks, horseback safaris, anthropological expeditions and more.
Le Meridien, Nagpur
Conveniently located just 6kms from Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Le Meridien Hotel offers beautiful accommodation in a chic, modern style. The hotel offers gorgeous, landscaped lawns, a fantastic restaurant offering international cuisine, an elegant cocktail bar, a mobile restaurant, a wonderful wellness spa and fitness suite, and a sparkling outdoor swimming pool. Each expansive bedroom has been decorated in a modern style and features include large, comfortable beds, marble bathrooms, desk or lounge areas, mini fridges, city views, Wi-Fi and much more.
Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge, Tadoba
Set in the magnificent Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), world-renowned for its tiger safaris, the beautiful Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge offers a luxurious home from which to explore the wonders of this area. An eco-tourism destination like no other, this is where luxury and grandeur go hand in hand with nature. Offering 3 styles of accommodation - bungalows, villas and chalets – each spacious retreat is as special as the next. The 9 lakeside villas offer a high-end experience and feature large bedrooms and bathrooms, patios overlooking the lake, and private gardens with open-air bath tubs for a dip under the stars. The 3 chalets offer 4 individual rooms to accommodate families and groups, and the 2 luxurious bungalows offer 2 bedrooms with bathrooms, spacious living rooms and private gazebos overlooking the lake. A wealth of activities are on offer here, including jeep safaris in search of tiger sightings, nature walks, birding tours, bush glamping, nighttime trails, local village visits, astronomy and young naturalist programmes. In between activities, guests can enjoy the wonderful facilities of the lodge, including the wellness spa, gorgeous outdoor pool, welcoming library and terrace with fabulous views. First-class, fine dining meals are served within the lodge's 2 restaurants (one indoor and one outdoor).
Pench Tree Lodge, Pench NP
Pench Tree Lodge is located in the small tribal hamlet of Sarahiri just 20 minutes from the Karamajhiri gate of the famous Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve and offers an exquisite forest experience amongst forty acres of wilderness. Following the eco-luxury concept to a tee, Pench Tree Lodge keeps it carbon footprint to minimum, whilst providing supremely comfortable accommodation within luxury family cottages and wonderfully unique Tree House lodges. The Tree House lodges are perched upon stilts 18ft from the ground on top of the Mahua trees and offer a fantastic level of privacy and a memorable experience for guests. Each Tree House has been decorated with a boutique style feel and features include large French windows opening out to a private deck, large four-poster beds, bay window loungers that double as daybeds, air-conditioning and spacious, well-designed bathrooms. The luxury family chalets feature king-size beds plus queen-size beds in the attic, air-conditioning, spacious bathrooms and private sit out decks with uninterrupted views of the deciduous forest and the wild animals that roam here including wild boars, civets, jungle cats, jackals, spotted deer and much more. The lodge offers fantastic farm-to-fork dining experiences of delicious locally sourced cuisine, with breakfasts served on safari, lunches by the pool and dinners under the stars or in the bright and welcoming dining room. A wealth of activities are offered here, from jeep safaris and nature trails to bush dinners and villages walks, and there is also a beautiful swimming pool and an excellent wildlife photography hide.
Gir Serai - IHCL SeleQtions
Part of the IHCL SeleQtions group, Gir Serai is a secluded jungle retreat on the fringes of Gujarat’s iconic Gir National Park, home to the world’s last remaining Asiatic lions. Once part of the Nawab of Junagadh’s private hunting reserve, today it offers a front-row seat to nature at its most raw and beautiful, from prides of lions strolling through the scrub to deer darting past and the calls of over 300 bird species overhead.
With a deliberately limited number of guests, stays here feel intimate and deeply personal. Spend lazy afternoons with a good book and a telescope trained on the Vasadhor Hills and Hiran River, or listen at night as the distant roar of lions drifts across the darkness. Rooms and suites blend warm, contemporary comfort with a sense of place, each with its own private sit-out, so you can savour the wilderness in peace. Add immersive dining experiences and genuinely attentive service, and Gir Serai becomes less a hotel stay and more a quietly thrilling encounter with the wild.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect India adventure for you.
With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
With countless travel experiences and an enduring hunger for adventure, Sheena knows exactly what’s needed to craft a holiday of a lifetime. Her experience and generosity of spirit are legendary and she’ll help you build an itinerary that will make all your dreams come true.
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