Walking & Mobile Safari
November 14 - November 18, 2024 & January 23 - January 27, 2025
More than two centuries after the first safari expedition brought the Europeans in direct contacts with the wilds; the lure of the experience endures. Out of the hardship of travel across difficult terrain in colonial Africa and India, came an experience of great luxury and sensuality. This ability to imbue any environment, no matter how alien, with the comfortable elements gave the travelers an exotic travel experience.
OVERVIEW
The National Parks in India are the biggest attraction to the wildlife lovers, but due to the restrictions involved and the immense pressure of tourism the real jungle experience is limited.
Seeing the trend we bring to you the experience, where besides enjoying the national parks traditionally by jeeps, we move on to such many undisturbed areas where wilderness experience is at its very best. Tailor made to start at your desired date of travel – this safari offers high adventure, opportunity to view animals of the Indian jungle, drive through rugged hills, beautiful streams and rivers, tribal villages, ancient temples and forts and home to the Indian Tiger.
There is no electricity at campsites and accommodation is basic in tents with cots. Care is taken to provide personalized service and comforts. Camp cooks turn out delicious fresh meals to be enjoyed in exhilarating surroundings.
The safari operates from November to March and the number of guests is restricted to ten to provide good interaction and minimize pressure on camping out experience. A team of trained experienced naturalist and a camp core team accompany all the safaris.
DAY BY DAY
Day 01
After arriving Bhopal (by air or by train) you will be met by our representative and transferred to Denwa Backwater Escape, Satpura National Park (04 hours) visiting Bhimbetka enroute.
Day 02
After breakfast you will drive 02 hours to reach the starting point of Mobile Safari. Start 03 hours trek to downhill through lovely Sal forest inside Satpura National Park to reach Village Kanjighat for a hot lunch. After lunch trek, further 2 hours to reach Mobile camp 01 (Camp Bandhan) Retire at camp Bandhan for overnight stay. Bandhan is a small forest patrolling camp located deep in the Satpura Jungles, this camp is on the edge of a stream. This is retracing the trail by Capt. J Forsyth of Bengal Lancer done about 150 years back.
Day 03
Start full day walking to next camp through Satpura National Park. Today will be a picnic packed lunch at Jhela Village about 3 hours away. After lunch, walk another 3 hours to Camp Manakachar.
Day 04
Full day walking to Denwa Darshan - 7 hours in all. Lunch will be served hot on this day.
Day 05
After breakfast at your camp you will start 02 hours walk to the road head to be met by waiting vehicles and drive 2 hours Denwa Back Water Escape. Overnight stay at Denwa Backwater Escape.
Day 06
You can connect from Satpura to Kanha National Park, Pench National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park for more wildlife sightings OR drive back to Bhopal for further connections.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Walking through various terrains in the jungles of Satpura Tiger Reserve. Yes it includes walking inside the core zone of the jungle too & crossing various terrains like jungles, rugged hills, beautiful streams and rivers, tribal villages.
- Evenings are spent at the campsite which will be different for both the nights. There is no electricity at campsites and accommodation is simple in tents with cots.
- Camp cooks turn out fresh delicious meals to be enjoyed in exhilarating surroundings.
- Each tent is provided with a shower tent and a dry pit toilet tent.
- Moderate fitness level is required. Walks are about 5-7 hours daily with 2-3 breaks in between.
*This is an indicative program & can be tailor-made as per your requirement.
FAQs
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What kind of fitness is required to go on walking & mobile safari?
Moderate fitness level is required; walks are about 5-7 hours daily with 2-3 breaks. Walks involve going downhill and moderate climbing.
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What kind of beds & toilets are provided on walking & mobile safari?
Every tent is provided with 2 camp cots with fresh linen and quilts. Every tent comes with a separate dry pit toilet tent & shower tent with bucket baths.
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What is the arrangement for food on Walking & Mobile Safari?
Freshly cooked Indian meals are served in the camps.
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Is there provision of electricity at these camps during walking & mobile camping?
There is no electricity at the camps; we provide lanterns and flashlights. Moreover there is no phone connectivity at the camps but during the walk, there are a few points with limited connectivity. Guests are suggested to carry good torches and power bank.