India Tiger Safari

4.7Based on

Carbon neutral

16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

New Delhi, India

Ends

New Delhi, India

Highlights

Immersive yourself in the wilds of India on an in-depth tiger-watching adventure

Maximise your chances of seeing a Bengal tiger with 15 game drives across three national parks

Search for other wildlife: leopards, sloth bears, monkeys and more

Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, a New Wonder of the World

Support our Tiger Habitat Project, with £25 donated for each person who books the trip

Itinerary

For those who dream of seeing the world’s most majestic predator in its natural element, the India Tiger Safari is an unrivaled 16-day wildlife tour crafted with seniors in mind. Starting in New Delhi and spanning the renowned Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh national parks, this guided small group journey offers an extraordinary chance to encounter endangered Bengal tigers up close.

With 15 game drives included, your odds of spotting these elusive cats are second to none. The adventure is further enriched by opportunities to observe a diverse cast of wildlife—both predator and prey—set against the backdrop of India’s lush forests and grasslands.

What sets this tour apart is the sheer depth of its safari experience: by visiting three of the nation’s premier tiger reserves, you maximize your chances of unforgettable sightings. Accommodation, transport, meals, and expert naturalist guidance are all included, promising a comfortable and immersive journey through the wild heart of India.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Delhi

Our adventure begins in Delhi, a colourful and chaotic city full of architectural masterpieces.

Around 6pm, say namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Want more time in Delhi? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals:Dinner

Others:Indus Biznotel (or similar)

day 2 - Fly to Nagpur; transfer to Pench National Park

The group will transfer to Delhi Domestic Airport for a flight (around 1hr 40min) to Nagpur. The drive to Pench National Park, where your safari adventures begin, will take approximately three hours.

Meals:Dinner

Accommodation:Pench Jungle Camp (or similar)

day 3 - 4 - Four game drives over two days in Pench National Park

Spend two days exploring Pench National Park in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills. It provided inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and marks our first chance to see our very own Shere Khan.

This designated tiger reserve is home to around 45 Bengal tigers, plus leopards, wolves, monkeys, deer, and nilgai (the largest antelope in Asia). Our two days include four game drives, in which we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the incredible creatures that live here.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Pench Jungle Camp (or similar)

day 5 - Transfer to Kanha National Park

We depart in the morning and drive to Kanha National Park. Although the distance is not far, the journey usually takes approximately four hours. On arrival, there is time to relax by the pool and share wildlife stories with your fellow travellers.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Transport:Celebration Van Vilas (or similar)

day 6 - 8 - Five game drives over three days in Kanha National Park

Created in 1974, Kanha National Park is often described as the greatest wildlife reserve in India – during our time here, we go on five game drives to explore it.

The park is vast, encompassing expansive grasslands, plateaus and dramatic rocky escarpments that house hundreds of wildlife species. The tiger population – which currently numbers around 500 – has been affected by poaching in recent years but the huge abundance of animals makes the game drives a memorable experience.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Transport:Celebration Van Vilas (or similar)

day 9 - Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park

We leave Kanha National Park after breakfast and drive to Bandhavgarh, stopping en route for refreshments. This journey will take approximately six to seven hours. On arrival there is free time to settle in.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Nature Heritage Resort (or similar)

day 10 - 12 - Six game drives over three days in Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh is one of the smaller national parks and enjoys an impressive setting with a cliff-top fort overlooking grasslands, birch forests and bamboo.

It is home to a wide variety of game, including leopards, sloth bears, jungle cats, wild pigs and, of course, tigers. The healthy tiger population of approximately 60-70 means this park has the highest tiger density of any reserve in India. The park also hosts up to 150 bird species including many on the migratory trail, such as the steppe eagle. During our stay, we embark on six games drives.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Nature Heritage Resort (or similar)

day 13 - Drive to Katni; overnight train to Agra

This morning, we drive for approximately three hours to Katni Railway Station. We stop for refreshments, conveniences and photo opportunities along the way. In the evening, we catch the overnight train to Agra.

Meals:Breakfast

Transport:Overnight sleeper train

day 14 - Arrive Agra; visit Agra Fort; sunset at the Taj Mahal

Arriving in Agra in the morning, we transfer to our hotel. No stay in Agra would be complete without a visit to the Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The Taj is serenely beautiful and never fails to amaze a first-time visitor – the white marble exterior changing colour according to the position of the sun. Nearby is the imposing Red Fort of Akbar, whose mighty sandstone walls enclose the beautiful white marble Pearl Mosque, palaces, halls, courtyards and fountains.

Please note: In December and January, our Taj Mahal visit is earlier in the afternoon to avoid fog that can limit visibility during sunset.

Meals:Breakfast

Others:Howard Plaza The Fern (or similar)

day 15 - Drive to Delhi, visiting elephant conservation centre en route

After breakfast, we begin our journey (approximately four to five hours) back to Delhi, stopping on the outskirts of Agra to visit and support Wildlife SOS. Their work is dedicated to rescuing and caring for sloth bears and elephants. At the Agra Elephant Conservation and Care Centre, we meet an education officer to learn about their vital work and commitment to rehabilitating abused elephants and advocating for their conservation through public awareness campaigns. We take a tour and see some of the rescued elephants and hear their stories.

After this informative visit, we resume our drive to Delhi and check into our hotel. It’s your last night together so the tour leader can help to arrange a group dinner

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Deventure (or similar)

day 16 - Adventure ends in Delhi

Our adventure draws to a close after breakfast. If you’d like a little more time in Delhi, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals:Breakfast

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