Central India’s Six-Park Safari
Follow the striped big cat through the wild heart of India, in six forests, discover a hundred ways to experience the tiger.
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Six parks. A deeper view of Central India.
Six forests.One wild heart.
From Tadoba to Satpura, follow the changing character of Central India’s forests. Six reserves, 22 days and time to look beyond the tiger.
22 days, customisable
Private · CustomisableOctober to early June
The journey unfolds
A new landscape.
Another perspective.
Tadoba
Days 2–5Tadoba
Over the next three days, explore Tadoba’s rich forest, meadow and lakes on morning and afternoon safaris. The reserve is home to thriving populations of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and wild dogs, with each outing offering a different perspective on this extraordinary wilderness.
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Day 2 · Delhi to Tadoba
Take an early morning flight from Delhi to Nagpur. On arrival, collect your luggage and begin the comfortable three-hour private drive to Tadoba. Check into your lodge and enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading into the forest for your first safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.
Days 3-5 · Safaris in Tadoba
Over the next three days, explore Tadoba’s rich forest, meadow and lakes on morning and afternoon safaris. The reserve is home to thriving populations of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and wild dogs, with each outing offering a different perspective on this extraordinary wilderness. Breakfast is carried into the park, allowing you to remain immersed in the forest through the morning before returning to the lodge for lunch and a little time to rest. In the afternoon, head out once again, remaining in the field through the golden hours before returning for dinner.
Pench
Days 6–8Pench
Spend two full days exploring different areas of Pench and discovering its distinctive forest character. Each day includes two carefully paced safaris, with breakfast enjoyed in the park before returning to the lodge for lunch and a period of relaxation.
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Day 6 · Tadoba to Pench
Depart early and travel overland to Pench, the forest that has inspired many a popular wild tale. Arrive at your lodge, settle into the surroundings and, after lunch, head out on your first safari through this very different landscape.
Days 7-8 · Safaris in Pench
Spend two full days exploring different areas of Pench and discovering its distinctive forest character. Each day includes two carefully paced safaris, with breakfast enjoyed in the park before returning to the lodge for lunch and a period of relaxation. Later in the afternoon, return to the forest and remain out through sunset, when the changing light and cooling temperatures bring a different rhythm to the wilderness.
Kanha
Days 9–11Kanha
Spend two days exploring Kanha’s varied habitats, including its stunning open grasslands throbbing with wildlife. Each day brings two safaris, beginning with an early morning outing and breakfast in the park, followed by a return to the lodge for lunch and time to unwind.
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Day 9 · Transfer to Kanha
Following an early breakfast, travel overland to Kanha, one of Central India’s most beautiful wilderness landscapes. Vast sal forests and open grasslands are home to barasingha, gaur, leopards and tigers, with the landscape itself becoming an integral part of the experience. Check into your lodge and head out for your first safari.
Days 10-11 · Safaris in Kanha
Spend two days exploring Kanha’s varied habitats, including its stunning open grasslands throbbing with wildlife. Each day brings two safaris, beginning with an early morning outing and breakfast in the park, followed by a return to the lodge for lunch and time to unwind. The afternoon safari begins later in the day and continues through sunset, offering the opportunity to experience Kanha as the forest changes character with the fading light.
Bandhavgarh
Days 12–14Bandhavgarh
Spend two days exploring Bandhavgarh, renowned for its exceptional tiger habitat and the striking terrain surrounding its fabled ancient fort. Safaris take you through forest and open country, where every outing brings the possibility of a memorable encounter against a landscape rich in history and atmosphere.
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Day 12 · Transfer to Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, travel onwards to Bandhavgarh, much sought-after for its tigers and ancient fort-topped hills. Arrive at your lodge, settle in and, after lunch, venture into the park for your first safari amid this dramatic landscape.
Days 13-14 · Safaris in Bandhavgarh
Spend two days exploring Bandhavgarh, renowned for its exceptional tiger habitat and the striking terrain surrounding its fabled ancient fort. Safaris take you through forest and open country, where every outing brings the possibility of a memorable encounter against a landscape rich in history and atmosphere.
Panna
Days 15–18Panna
Enter Panna’s dramatic wilderness, where sandstone gorges, waterfalls and the pristine Ken River shape an extraordinary Tiger landscape. Explore the reserve by jeep and boat, with opportunities to encounter tigers, leopards, crocodiles, raptors and a rich diversity of other wildlife.
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Day 15 · Bandhavgarh to Panna
Begin with a final morning safari in Bandhavgarh before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and continue overland to Panna, arriving in the late afternoon. Settle into your lodge and enjoy a quiet evening at leisure.
Days 16-18 · Safaris in Panna Tiger Reserve
Enter Panna’s dramatic wilderness, where sandstone gorges, waterfalls and the pristine Ken River shape an extraordinary Tiger landscape. Explore the reserve by jeep and boat, with opportunities to encounter tigers, leopards, crocodiles, raptors and a rich diversity of other wildlife. The character of Panna is markedly different from the forests encountered earlier in the journey: more expansive, sculpted and riverine, with the gorgeous Ken adding another dimension to the safari experience.
Satpura
Days 19–21Satpura
Spend your final two days exploring different parts of Satpura, with two safaris each day and ample time to experience the reserve at an unhurried pace. Enjoy breakfast in the park before returning to the lodge for lunch and a period of rest.
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Day 19 · Transfer to Satpura
Conclude the journey in Satpura, a quieter and more intimate wilderness of rolling hills, dense forests and river valleys. Depart Panna early and travel south towards Satpura. Arrive at your lodge, settle in and, time permitting, head out for an afternoon safari.
Days 20-21 · Safaris in Satpura
Spend your final two days exploring different parts of Satpura, with two safaris each day and ample time to experience the reserve at an unhurried pace. Enjoy breakfast in the park before returning to the lodge for lunch and a period of rest. Later, venture out again in the afternoon and remain in the forest through sunset, when Satpura’s hills, valleys and woodland take on an especially atmospheric character.
Day 1Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in India’s dynamic capital, an ancient city, and settle into your hotel near the airport. Take the evening to relax and recover from your journey, with a restful night before setting out for the forests of Central India.
Day 22Departure
After breakfast, depart Satpura for Bhopal Airport for your return flight to Delhi, bringing your journey through six of Central India’s great Tiger landscapes to a close.
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22 days, customisable
Best season
October to early June
Travel style
Private, bespoke group size
Inclusions & additional costs
Included
- All accommodations and meals as per the itinerary
- Safari and wildlife activities listed above
- Domestic flights between locations
- Comfortable road transfers
Additional costs
- International flights
- Indian visa
- Excess baggage on domestic flights
- Tips, gratuities
- Laundry
- Alcohol, soft drinks
- Any extra nights before or after the trip or during the trip
- 5% GST on the total cost of the tour
- Anything else not mentioned under inclusions
Travel & suitability
Pace & access
Unhurried, with the final rhythm shaped around field conditions and guest comfort.
Private transfers and air routing are planned around the final itinerary, with appropriate buffers for terrain, permits and seasonal conditions.
Share your arrival airport, travel dates and any mobility requirements so we can plan the connections around you.
Accommodation
Handpicked wilderness lodges and characterful stays selected for privacy, access, naturalist quality, good food and restorative time between field sessions. Named stays and room categories are confirmed with your proposal.
Customising your journey
This is a private journey blueprint. Dates, pacing, accommodation and field priorities are refined around you before confirmation.
Is this a fixed itinerary?
No. This is something akin to a blueprint. Dates, pacing, lodge character, transfers and field priorities are refined around you and your preferences before confirmation.
Can the journey be shortened?
Yes. The full route is designed as an immersive experience, but individual sections can be adapted depending on your priorities.
Can we add India’s cultural landmarks?
Absolutely! Any city/town in and around the regions/states part of this itinerary can be incorporated before, after or between the wildlife chapters.
Are the wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. And we would never suggest otherwise. Wildlife is wild. Our job is to put you in the right landscape, at the right time, with the right people – and give the experience enough time to happen to you.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Because the journey is private, its pace can be adapted to different ages, interests and energy levels.
Booking & payment
Your proposal is subject to accommodation availability, permits and travel schedules. Confirm the deposit, balance due date, cancellation conditions and any non-refundable costs before payment.
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