Taj Safari Lodges

Baghvan, Pench

Baghvan is situated 1½ hours from Nagpur on the edge of the sprawling 757 sq km Pench National Park. This charming intimate lodge, set by a lovely stream and surrounded by forest, is the perfect place from which to explore the park, which has a wild variety of wildlife including tiger.

Recently rebuilt and refurbished, the lodge has just 12 individual rustic bungalow suites, each beautifully appointed in contemporary style, air-conditioned and with private covered roof terrace. The lodge also has cool, airy guest areas, verandas and a swimming pool. Activities focus on the park, with nature and bird watching walks or elephant and 4WD safaris, each accompanied by expert naturalists.

Banjaar Tola, Kanha

Lying along the banks of the Banjaar River in south-eastern Madhya Pradesh, and directly overlooking the Kanha National Park, Banjaar Tola is Taj Safari's third jungle safari lodge. It has two elegant camps providing a luxurious base from which to explore the sal forests, swathes of bamboo and lush meadows of the park.

Each camp has nine spacious tented suites set on raised platforms, beautifully appointed utilising exquisite local textiles and a variety of woods. There is also a central guest dining area with decks overlooking the river, and a swimming pool. Twice daily 4X4 safaris and nature walks search out the park's diverse flora and fauna, including tiger, leopard, swamp deer and over 200 species of bird.