Satpura & Pench National Park Wildlife Safari Tour

Day 01: Arrive New Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Assistance with check-in will be provided, followed by a detailed briefing and handover of all travel-related documents.
Overnight stay: Hotel in New Delhi.

Day 02: New Delhi – Bhopal – Satpura National Park
(Flight + 180 km / approx. 3 hrs drive)
Early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Bhopal (0555 hrs). On arrival at Bhopal (0720 hrs), proceed by road to Satpura National Park, one of India’s most unspoiled wildlife reserves.
Check in at the jungle lodge, enjoy lunch, and later embark on an afternoon jeep safari into the national park.
Dinner & overnight stay: Jungle Lodge, Satpura.

Day 03: Satpura National Park – Unique Wildlife Experiences
Satpura is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and offbeat safari activities. Apart from jeep safaris, guests can choose from canoe safaris, motor boat rides, walking safaris, elephant safaris, and night safaris (subject to permissions).
The park is home to Spotted Deer, Sambar, Indian Bison (Gaur), Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog (Dhole), Wild Boar, Blackbuck, Four-horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Pangolin, Smooth Otter, Marsh Crocodile, and the rare Indian Giant Squirrel, a highlight of Satpura.
Birdwatching is excellent with frequent sightings of resident and migratory species.
While tiger sightings are less frequent compared to Bandhavgarh or Kanha, Satpura offers a holistic wilderness experience, rewarding visitors with diverse wildlife encounters and serene landscapes.
Meals & overnight stay: Jungle Lodge.

Day 04: Satpura – Churna Forest Camp (Core Wilderness Experience)
Morning jeep safari in the park followed by lunch at the lodge. Between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, depart for Churna Forest Camp, deep inside the Satpura Tiger Reserve, accompanied by a trained naturalist.
En route, there are excellent chances of spotting Leopard, Sloth Bear, Giant Squirrel, Four-horned Antelope, Muntjac, and occasionally Tiger or Wild Dog.
Arrive at Churna by sunset. Enjoy early evening refreshments and dinner. A resident Giant Flying Squirrel may also be sighted.
Overnight stay: Forest Guest House, Churna (basic vegetarian meals).

Day 05: Churna – Satpura Lodge
Wake up before sunrise for an early morning safari around Churna, a zone known for high predator movement. Optional visit to prehistoric rock shelters with ancient cave paintings.
After breakfast at the camp, depart for the main lodge, concluding the safari before 11:00 AM. Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon activities including boat safari, canoeing, walking safari, and elephant safari (subject to availability).
Overnight stay: Jungle Lodge, Satpura.

Day 06: Satpura – Pench National Park
(260 km / approx. 5–6 hrs drive)
Enjoy a final morning safari in Satpura before driving to Pench National Park, famously associated with The Jungle Book.
On arrival, check in at the resort.
Dinner & overnight stay: Resort in Pench.

Day 07: Pench National Park – Central India Tiger Reserve
Morning jeep safari in Pench followed by breakfast and lunch at the resort. In the afternoon, explore the Khursapar Zone, known for its dense forests and rich herbivore population.
Pench National Park lies at the confluence of the Aravali, Vindhya, Satpura, and Maikal ranges. It is part of Project Tiger (since 1992) and covers 758 sq. km of tropical moist and dry deciduous forest.
Wildlife includes Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Cheetal, and Sambar. The Pench River and reservoir attract high prey density, increasing tiger movement along this belt.
Dinner & overnight stay: Resort in Pench.

Day 08: Pench – Day & Night Safari Experience
Morning safari in the Turia Zone, followed by an afternoon safari in the Teliya Zone, well-known for wolf sightings.
After returning to the resort, proceed for an exclusive night safari in the Wolf Sanctuary buffer area. Night safaris offer a magical experience as nocturnal wildlife becomes active, with chances to spot Hyena, Wild Dog, Deer species, and various nocturnal birds under the starlit sky.
Meals & overnight stay: Resort in Pench.

Day 09: Pench – Nagpur – New Delhi
(100 km / 2 hrs drive + Flight)
Early morning game drive in Pench. After lunch, transfer to Nagpur Airport to board the flight to New Delhi (1720 hrs / arrival 1900 hrs).
Meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay: Hotel in New Delhi.

Day 10: New Delhi – Fly Back Home
Morning at leisure. Later, transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.