Indian Wildlife Safari

India has more than 500 species of mammal, a number, like the Royal Bengal tiger, under threat. This classic safari visits some of the wildlife sanctuaries created to protect these animals, enabling you to see them in their natural habitat.

After a brief stay in Delhi, fly to Khajuraho, famed for its extraordinary medieval Hindu and Jain temples, before driving to the forests of the breathtaking Bandhavgarh National Park, which supports high numbers of tiger and rarer species. Continue to the Kanha National Park, inspiration for Kipling's The Jungle Book and one of the country's most beautiful reserves, where the forest and grassland is perfect tiger country. You then visit Pench National Park where the tropical forest is home to a variety of wildlife such as leopard, but is more especially a bird watchers paradise. This remarkable journey ends in the stunning terrain of the Satpura National Park, a hidden gem in the Central Highlands with a unique eco-system and prolific wildlife, birds and flora. 

Sample itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London.  Day 2: Arrive Delhi. City sightseeing. Overnight Claridges Hotel.  Day 3: Fly to Khajuraho. Temple sightseeing.  Overnight Taj Chandela.  Day 4/6: Drive to Bhandavgarh. Game viewing. Overnights Bhandav Villas.  Days 7/9: Drive to Khana. Game viewing. Overnights Shergarh Camp.  Days 10/11: Drive to Pench. Game viewing. Overnights Tuli Tiger Resort. Days 12/14: Drive to Satpura National Park. Game viewing, boat trips, guided walks and elephant safari. Overnights Forsyth's Lodge.  Day 15: Transfer to Bhopal. Fly to Bombay. Day 16: Arrive London