The Great India Predator Expedition: Panther, Lions, & Tigers

After breakfast, drive to Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, part of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and one of South India’s finest wilderness areas, famous for its raw forests, riverine landscape, and rare black panther sightings. The park is dominated by moist deciduous forests, teak, rosewood, and bamboo. Wildlife includes tigers, leopards, black panthers, Asian elephants, gaur, deer species, and rich birdlife. Upon arrival, check in at the resort and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for a boat safari on the Kabini River, ideal for spotting elephants, crocodiles, otters, and water birds. Dinner and overnight stay in Kabini.

Begin the day with an early morning shared jeep or canter safari, when wildlife activity is high. Dense forests and open grasslands support elephants, wild dogs, sloth bears, sambar, chital, and numerous raptors and forest birds. Later get back to the resort for breakfast and leisure time. In the afternoon, head out for another afternoon shared safari. Dinner and overnight stay in Kabini.

Start early with a final safari in Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its rich wildlife including elephants, tigers, leopards, and birdlife. Return to the resort for breakfast, then check out and drive to Bengaluru. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast or earlier as per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to Bangalore Airport to board a flight to Rajkot. Upon arrival at Rajkot Airport, our local driver will receive you and transfer to the Gir National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Gir National Park.

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.

Begin your day with an early morning private jeep safari in Gir National Park, venturing deep into the forest as the wildlife becomes most active. This additional safari enhances your chances of witnessing the endangered Asiatic lions in their natural habitat, along with leopards, jackals, deer species, and a rich array of birdlife. After the safari, return to the resort for breakfast and time to relax. In the afternoon, set out once again for a private jeep safari, exploring a different zone of the park to maximize wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities. After completing your safari, return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Rajkot Airport to board a flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival at Nagpur Airport, our local driver will receive you and transfer you to the hotel in Nagpur for overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for Pench National Park, the forest believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, and known for its rolling teak forests and scenic river systems. Covering an area of approximately 758 sq. km, Pench is rich in natural heritage and is mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari, highlighting its historical and ecological importance. The park was honoured with the Best Management Award in 2011 for its outstanding conservation efforts. Upon arrival check-in at the resort. In the afternoon, enjoy your first private jeep safari inside the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Pench.

Start early with a private jeep safari in Pench National Park, offering a chance to spot tigers and other wildlife. Return to the resort for breakfast. Later, drive to Kanha National Park, known for its rich wildlife and landscapes that inspired The Jungle Book. Upon arrival, check in at the resort. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or enjoy the natural surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Kanha.

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 assigned safari gate in Bandhavgarh for your first jeep safari. Bandhavgarh is known for one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India, giving you strong chances of sightings, and occasionally tigers are also seen near villages or on the way to the gate. The park is home to around 150 bird species, including Bay-backed Shrike, White-eyed Buzzard, and Indian Moorhen. Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, head out for another jeep safari to improve your chances of spotting wildlife, and visit the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort, located at 811 meters and believed to be over 2,000 years old, with 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 catch a flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, our local representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel or earlier as per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to IGI Airport New Delhi to board a flight to your home or onward destination.