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Duration 10 Days
Start and Ends in
Mumbai
/ Jabalpur
(India)
★★★★★
5.0/5 rated tourBased on 4 verified traveler reviews
Wildlife and Safari
Structured
Starts early morning
StructuredTour Pace
Oct to MayBest Time to Visit
5–80 YrsAge Group
PrivateTour Type
EnglishOperated In
Your Journey
Overview & Highlights
The Asiatic Lions and Bengal Tigers Safari Tour India is a 10 day wildlife tour built for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers who want to see both Asiatic lions and Bengal tigers on a single trip. This private tour starts in Mumbai and ends at Jabalpur Airport, taking you to Gir National Park for Asiatic lion safaris, then to Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park for Bengal tiger safaris, with two private jeep safaris at each of the three parks.
Gir National Park is the only place in the world where you can see wild Asiatic lions, while Kanha, the forest that inspired The Jungle Book, and Bandhavgarh, known for having one of the highest tiger densities in India, offer some of the best tiger sighting chances in the country. Along the way, you also spend a day exploring Mumbai, visiting the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and the Prince of Wales Museum.
This tour includes all internal flights, accommodation in handpicked 3 star deluxe and 4 star hotels, all meals at the safari resorts, and private transport throughout. This tour is fully customizable. If you want to add more safaris, extend your stay at any park, or upgrade your hotels, please feel free to contact us. This is the ideal wildlife safari tour for anyone who wants to see the two most iconic big cats of India, the Asiatic lion and the Bengal tiger, in one trip.
Explore Mumbai vibrant mix of historic landmarks, coastal beauty, and bustling street markets.
Watch wild Asiatic lions at Gir National Park, the only place in the world where they roam free.
Safari through Kanha National Park, the forest that inspired The Jungle Book.
Safari through Bandhavgarh, home to one of the highest tiger densities in India.
Day by Day
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Mumbai International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by an Alkof Holidays representative who will escort you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to unwind and explore at your own pace. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the iconic Gateway of India overlooking the Arabian Sea, followed by a photo stop at the majestic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Explore the Prince of Wales Museum (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya) to learn about India’s rich heritage. Drive past the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and enjoy a scenic drive along Marine Drive, also known as the Queen’s Necklace. Continue to Mani Bhavan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi, and visit the Hanging Gardens for city views. Return to the hotel in the evening for a relaxing overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Diu. Upon landing at Diu Airport, our local driver will receive you, and transfer you to Gir National Park. Once you arrive, check-in at the resort and settle in for a comfortable overnight stay.
Early in the morning, embark on a private jeep safari inside Gir National Park - the only home in the world to the endangered Asiatic Lions. Gir also shelters a remarkable diversity of wildlife, including leopards, Indian hyenas, civet cats, jackals, sambar deer, nilgai, chital, wild boar, and the unique four-horned antelope. The park's dry deciduous forests come alive with every turn of the trail, offering raw, unscripted encounters with nature at its finest. Later, drive back to the resort for breakfast and leisure time. After lunch, embark on an afternoon jeep safari to maximize your chances of spotting the magnificent Asiatic Lions roaming freely in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Gir National Park.
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Diu Airport to board a flight to Nagpur via Mumbai. Upon arrival at Nagpur Airport, our local driver will receive you and transfer you to the hotel in Nagpur for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kanha National Park - one of the most well-maintained national parks in Asia. This park was an inspiration behind the popular novel by Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book. Spread in 940 sq. km of land, this national park has Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha in good numbers. Upon arrival at the national park, check-in at the resort. Rest of the day at leisure, indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area and so on. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Kanha National Park.
Early in the morning, get ready to embark on your first jeep safari inside Kanha National Park, famous for its Bengal Tiger sightings. Kanha is also home to the rare hard-ground barasingha (swamp deer), leopards, Indian gaurs, wild dogs locally known as dhole, mouse deer, wild boars, blue bulls, spotted deer, and four-horned antelopes. Bird enthusiasts can spot rare species like the Crested Serpent Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Red-headed Vulture, and Green Munia. Later, return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, after lunch, set out on another exciting jeep safari to increase your chances of spotting the royal big cat - the Bengal tiger - in its natural habitat. During your afternoon safari, visit Bamni Dadar, also known as Sunset Point, a major attraction inside the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Kanha National Park.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave to Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh, check-in at your resort. Rest of the day at leisure or indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area, enjoying the lush greenery around and so on. Overnight stay at the resort.
Early in the morning around 05:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your resort and take you to your permitted safari gate in Bandhavgarh for your first jeep safari. Bandhavgarh is known for having one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India, offering excellent chances of spotting one, and if you are lucky, you may even see a tiger in the nearby village or on the way to the safari gate. Bandhavgarh National Park is also home to around 150 species of birds, and you can spot colourful varieties such as the Bay-backed Shrike, White-eyed Buzzard, Indian Moorhen, and more. Later get back to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, embark on another jeep safari to further enhance your chances of spotting a Bengal tiger, and also visit the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, perched 811 meters above sea level and believed to be over 2,000 years old, featuring 39 rock-cut caves. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park.
After breakfast at the resort, our driver will transfer you to Jabalpur Airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
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Explore what is included and what is not included in this tour.
Domestic economy class flight from Mumbai to Rajkot included.
Domestic economy class flight from Rajkot to Nagpur included.
Stay for 9 nights in handpicked 3 star deluxe and 4 star hotels on twin or double sharing basis.
Breakfast only at the hotel in Mumbai and Nagpur.
All meals at the resort in Gir National Park (B, L, D - Buffet / Fixed Menu).
All meals at the resort in Kanha National Park (B, L, D - Buffet / Fixed Menu).
All meals at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park (B, L, D - Buffet / Fixed Menu).
Wildlife naturalist at Gir National Park, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh National Park.
Two private jeep safaris at Gir National Park.
Two private jeep safaris in Kanha National Park.
Two private jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park.
English-speaking local guide will be provided in Mumbai as per the itinerary.
All airport transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel are provided in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur.
1 to 2 persons travel by sedan car such as Toyota Etios or Suzuki Dzire or similar.
3 persons travel by MUV such as Toyota Innova Crysta or similar.
4 or more persons travel by Tempo Traveller or tourist bus, based on group size.
Personal assistance during arrival and departure.
1 mineral water bottle per person per day.
All applicable taxes, including 5% GST, are included in the tour cost.
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel and medical insurance in your home country before traveling to India.
Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost.
Any VISA fee (if applicable).
Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.
Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Where You Stay
Accommodation
Hotel Le Grande, Mumbai
Deluxe Hotel
Mumbai, India
Kavish The Gir Lion Resort
Premium Resort
Gir National Park, India
Enrise by Sayaji Nagpur
Premium Hotel
Nagpur, India
Helpful Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Asiatic Lions and Bengal Tigers Safari Tour India, its route, inclusions and planning.
Gir National Park and the surrounding Gir landscape are the only places in the world where wild Asiatic lions can be seen in their natural habitat. This tour includes two private jeep safaris in Gir, giving you good opportunities to see Asiatic lions in the wild.
The tour also includes two private jeep safaris in Kanha National Park and two in Bandhavgarh National Park, two of the best known tiger reserves in India. In total, you will have six private jeep safaris across three national parks, which gives you more opportunities to see Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers and other wildlife.
Although wildlife sightings are always natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Gir, Bandhavgarh and Kanha remain open for wildlife safaris from October to June. For pleasant weather and comfortable wildlife viewing, November to March is an ideal time to travel. If your main interest is seeing Asiatic lions and Bengal tigers, March to June can offer good wildlife viewing opportunities. During the warmer months, animals are often seen around available water sources, which can also provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and videos. However, wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed on any safari.
Important Information
Know Before You Go
If rooms are not available at the mentioned hotels, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
Safari access to specific zones is subject to availability. To secure your preferred safari bookings in your desired zones, we recommend booking your tours at least 90 days in advance. To book your safari, we require a clear photo of the traveler's passport, as mandated by the forest department.
Once safaris are confirmed, the safari fees are non-refundable. Please carry your original valid passport or ID proof to present at the entry gate for safaris.
Please note that the core zones at Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench National Parks are closed for afternoon safaris every Wednesday.
Mobile phones are not allowed inside the National Parks during safaris.
Transportation is provided according to the itinerary only and is not available on a disposal or point-to-point basis.
Tipping in India is not compulsory, it is optional but appreciated. A small gratuity is expected in some cases; tip generously for exceptional service. The amount can range from $2, $5, $10 per day, or more, depending on satisfaction and the quality of service received.
Any costs arising from natural calamities such as road blockages, political disturbances (e.g., strikes), etc., are to be borne by the client. We will not be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims resulting from these circumstances.
India VISA: Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan do not need a visa to enter India. However, all other foreign nationals must obtain a visa to enter India. For more information, please check https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
Booking Information
Payment Terms
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 120 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Important Information
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 120 days before the scheduled departure date, a 10% cancellation fee will apply to the total cost of the tour.
My husband and I have just returned from this amazing private tour with Alkof Holidays. Communication before and during the trip was excellent.
My husband and I have just returned from this amazing private tour with Alkof Holidays. Communication before and during the trip was excellent. Having WhatsApp and an eSIM was very helpful, and any questions we had were answered quickly. Internal flights, boarding passes, and transfers were all clearly organized. Our focus was wildlife, but we were also very happy with the accommodation throughout the trip. We stayed at Kavish Gir Lion Resort and Aranyak Resorts near Kanha and Bandhavgarh. The rooms were spacious, the food was excellent, and the staff were always welcoming. Be prepared for some long road journeys and flights, but they are all part of the adventure. We appreciated arriving at the national park gates early each morning, as the cooler hours provided the best wildlife viewing opportunities. The wildlife sightings exceeded all expectations. At Gir National Park, we saw an incredible 26 Asiatic lions, including cubs, along with jackals, mongoose, wild boar, and many beautiful bird species. At Bandhavgarh, we were fortunate to spot six tigers, as well as Indian gaur, owls, hornbills, eagles, and vultures. One of the most memorable moments was watching a magnificent tiger slowly cross the road directly in front of our safari vehicle. Alkof Holidays and India made this trip truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Alkof Holidays to wildlife lovers and would happily travel with them again. A few tips for future travelers: bring binoculars, a good camera, and some extra tissues or toilet paper. We were also advised that mobile phones are not permitted during safaris in India's national parks, which was not an issue for us as keen photographers.
The tiger tour to Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench arranged with Alkof Holidays was a very good experience. I realy reccomand other tourists to make a trip with your company.
The tiger tour to Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench arranged with Alkof Holidays was a very good experience. I realy reccomand other tourists to make a trip with your company. The contact we had via whatsapp was always correct and with good information 🙏. I had an amazing time in India with a great tour in Delhi and memorable tigersafari’s in Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench 🐅🤩. Firoz is an excellent driver and a very caring man. Always on time, taking care of the safari’s and ready for having a chat 🥰. The hotels of Aranyak are a very good choice to stay at with a lot of comfort, excellent service and tasteful meals 👌
Michael Mcdowell
Australia
We did 9 Safaris and had our only Tiger sighting on the last one this morning much to our joy. Of course Taj have been superb in service and food and accommodation so 5 stars there.
We did 9 Safaris and had our only Tiger sighting on the last one this morning much to our joy. Of course Taj have been superb in service and food and accommodation so 5 stars there. Mr Diamond is a very efficient and accommodating chap and it has been a pleasure to be looked after by him. I would say without a doubt that I will be highly recommending Alkof to any of our friends who are considering a trip to India. Personally, I am very impressed with Sanjeev alacrity and efficiency in answering my questions, kudos to you Sanjeev. Cheers Michael
To make the tiger safari to Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench with Alkof Holidays was a unique experience to us. It has a very good price for a complete private tour.
To make the tiger safari to Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench with Alkof Holidays was a unique experience to us. It has a very good price for a complete private tour. Everything was perfect organized with 24/7 support. When there was any question, they always replied in a few minutes. Anytime of the day, even very late at night. That gave us a very safe feeling. Friendly local guides, good and clean hotels and eco friendly resorts. Everything was perfect. To meet the tigers made of course everything complete. This tour gave us the time of our life and we look forward to make a new trip with this company again.
