Tigers of the Wild Heartland
12 Nights/13 Days
- Tadoba
- Satpura
- Kanha
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Highlights
- Explore three major tiger habitats of Central India.
- Enjoy multiple morning and evening tiger safaris.
- Spend two full days exploring Tadoba.
- Enjoy an evening safari after reaching Satpura.
- Experience several wildlife drives in Satpura.
- Enjoy an evening safari after reaching Kanha.
- Take a final morning safari in Kanha before leaving for Jabalpur.
- Look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs and deer.
Tour Overview
This 13 day tiger safari takes you through three major wildlife areas of Central India.
The journey starts in Delhi and continues to Nagpur, the gateway to Tadoba.
Spend time in Tadoba with multiple morning and evening safari drives.
Continue to Satpura and explore its forests through several wildlife safaris.
The journey then moves to Kanha for more tiger safari time across its forest and grassland areas.
The itinerary includes an evening safari after reaching Satpura and another after reaching Kanha.
A final morning safari in Kanha is planned before the transfer to Jabalpur.
The tour ends in Jabalpur before returning to Delhi.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive in Delhi
- Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel and complete check-in.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Delhi.
DAY 2
Delhi to Nagpur and Transfer to Tadoba
- After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Nagpur.
- On arrival, meet your driver and begin the road journey to Tadoba.
- Reach your wildlife lodge and complete check-in.
- Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge.
- Overnight stay near Tadoba.
DAY 3
Tadoba Morning and Evening Safari
- Wake up early and leave for your morning safari in Tadoba.
- Explore the forest tracks with your safari guide and naturalist.
- Look for tigers and other wildlife during the drive.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and some time to rest.
- Later, head out for an evening safari.
- Return to the lodge after the safari.
- Overnight stay near Tadoba.
DAY 4
Tadoba Morning and Evening Safari
- Start the day with another morning safari in Tadoba.
- Explore the forest tracks and watch for wildlife activity.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.
- Later, leave for your evening safari.
- Return to the lodge after sunset.
- Overnight stay near Tadoba.
DAY 5
Tadoba to Satpura and Evening Safari
- After breakfast, check out from your Tadoba lodge.
- Begin the road journey towards Satpura.
- Travel through the countryside and forest landscapes of Central India.
- Arrive at your Satpura lodge and complete check-in.
- After some time to relax, leave for an evening safari.
- Explore the forest as the light begins to fade.
- Return to the lodge after the safari.
- Overnight stay near Satpura.
DAY 6
Satpura Morning and Evening Safari
- Wake up early for your morning safari in Satpura.
- Explore the forest with your naturalist and safari guide.
- Look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur and other wildlife.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the afternoon resting at the lodge.
- Later, enjoy an evening safari.
- Overnight stay near Satpura.
DAY 7
Satpura Morning and Evening Safari
- Begin the morning with another safari in Satpura.
- Explore the forest tracks and watch for fresh wildlife activity.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure.
- Later, head out for your evening safari.
- Return to the lodge after the drive.
- Overnight stay near Satpura.
DAY 8
Satpura to Kanha and Evening Safari
- After breakfast, check out from your Satpura lodge.
- Begin the road journey towards Kanha.
- Arrive at your wildlife lodge and complete check-in.
- After a short break, leave for an evening safari in Kanha.
- Explore the forest and grassland areas during the evening drive.
- Return to the lodge after the safari.
- Overnight stay near Kanha.
DAY 9
Kanha Morning and Evening Safari
- Wake up early for your morning safari in Kanha.
- Explore the forest with your naturalist and safari guide.
- Look for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur and deer.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.
- Later, enjoy an evening safari in Kanha.
- Overnight stay near Kanha.
DAY 10
Kanha Morning and Evening Safari
- Start the day with another morning safari in Kanha.
- Explore the forest tracks and wildlife areas.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure.
- Later, head out for another evening safari.
- Return to the lodge after sunset.
- Overnight stay near Kanha.
DAY 11
Kanha Morning Safari and Transfer to Jabalpur
- Wake up early for your final morning safari in Kanha.
- Spend your last hours in the forest looking for tigers and other wildlife.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Check out and begin the journey towards Jabalpur.
- On arrival, check in at your hotel.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Jabalpur.
DAY 12
Jabalpur to Delhi
- After breakfast, transfer to Jabalpur Airport.
- Board your flight to Delhi.
- On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Delhi.
DAY 13
Delhi Departure
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
- Transfer to Delhi Airport according to your flight schedule.
- Your Tigers of the Wild Heartland tour ends with your departure from Delhi.
What's included
Inclusions
- 12 nights accommodation as per the selected hotel category.
- Daily breakfast at hotels and wildlife lodges.
- Morning and evening safaris mentioned in the itinerary.
- Safari permits and park entry fees as applicable.
- Safari vehicle with naturalist or guide as applicable.
- Airport transfer in Delhi.
- Airport transfer in Nagpur.
- Airport transfer in Jabalpur.
- Private road transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Domestic flights mentioned in the final booking.
- All applicable hotel taxes.
- Assistance from our local representative during the tour.
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Domestic flights unless specifically mentioned.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned.
- Personal expenses.
- Laundry and telephone charges.
- Camera fees where applicable.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Additional safari drives not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Activities not mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by flight delays or cancellations.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
Terms worth reading
Booking Terms
A booking is confirmed after receiving the agreed advance payment.
Safari permits are subject to availability.
Safari zones are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Safari timings follow the rules of the respective forest department.
Hotel bookings depend on availability.
Flight bookings depend on airline availability and fare conditions.
Passport details and other required documents must be provided correctly.
The balance payment must be made according to the agreed payment schedule.
Government fees, park charges or taxes may change after booking.
Any increase in such charges will be payable by the guest.
Guests should carry their original identification documents during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges depend on the date of cancellation.
Hotel, flight and safari bookings may have separate cancellation conditions.
Non-refundable bookings will be charged according to their individual terms.
Safari permits may have separate cancellation rules.
Refunds will be processed after deducting applicable cancellation charges.
No refund is normally provided for unused services after the tour begins.
Changes to safari dates or zones depend on availability.
Cancellation terms will be shared with the final booking confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Tigers of the Wild Heartland tour?
The tour is 12 nights and 13 days.
Which tiger reserves are included?
The itinerary includes Tadoba, Satpura and Kanha.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Delhi and ends in Delhi.
How many safari drives are included?
The itinerary includes multiple morning and evening safari drives across Tadoba, Satpura and Kanha.
Is there a safari on Day 5?
Yes. Day 5 includes an evening safari in Satpura after arriving from Tadoba.
Is there a safari on Day 8?
Yes. Day 8 includes an evening safari in Kanha after arriving from Satpura.
Is there a safari on Day 11?
Yes. Day 11 includes a morning safari in Kanha before the transfer to Jabalpur.
Can we see tigers on every safari?
Tiger sightings are not guaranteed. Each safari provides an opportunity to explore the forest and look for wildlife.
What other animals can we see?
Depending on the reserve and season, you may see leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, deer and many bird species.
Is this tour suitable for wildlife photographers?
Yes. The itinerary provides several safari drives across three different Central Indian wildlife areas.