Wildlife Photography Tour India – Program Overview & Route Map
Wildlife Photography Tour India takes you to four premier Tiger Reserves of Central Indian Highlands which inspired Sir Rudyard Kiplings - The Jungle Book. Covering Satpura, Kanha, Pench & Tadoba, this is the perfect program to meet the Jungle Book characters in real. This program offers a good probability to sight Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Gaur, Barking Deer, Hard Ground Barasingha, Crocodile & many more mammals and birds. While in Kanha, Pench & Tadoba, the focus is on jeep safaris but Satpura offers a unique way of exploring the park by foot, boat, or jeep.
Satpura National Park offers surreal views of wilderness and tranquility. Satpura’s charming landscape with its rich tapestry of flora and fauna is home to the Spotted Deer, Indian Bison (Gaur), Tigers, Wild boar, Wild dog (Dholes), Blackbuck, Porcupine, Sambhar, Four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Crocodile, Malabar squirrels, Langurs, and the famous Albino Gaurs. Sloth bear and Leopard sightings are the special attractions of Satpura.
Kanha National Park's undulating landscape is dotted with dense groves of vegetation, hillocks, and open meadows. Of all these habitats, Kanha’s meadows are its lifeline, as they sustain large numbers of Chital, Sambar, Barasingha, and Gaur, which in turn support populations of predators and co-predators like Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, and Foxes.
Pench is an idyllic land for bird watching, boasting over 210 species of birds, including migratory birds. Apart from a high chance of tiger sighting, the tour also gives the opportunity to view other mammals like Swamp Deer, Indian Gaur, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear & an array of other mammals & birds, making this one of the best Tiger tours in India.
A quaint, beautiful jungle with hilly terrain and undulating landscape, Tadoba National Park is the best place to see tigers and wildlife galore. Spread across an expansive landscape of 1727 Sq.km, Tadoba includes the Tadoba National Park, created in the year 1955. A dry deciduous forest with mostly teak and bamboo trees, Tadoba has a mix of grasslands and dry forests. This type of vegetation allows better visibility throughout the forest and good sightings. The otherwise dry forest boasts a few lakes and rivers ensuring abundant water sources for the park. These 4 parks combined make an exceptional program for a wildlife photography tour to India and can be tailor-made to focus on certain species also.
Wildlife Photography Tour Itinerary Day by Day
Day 01: Arrive Satpura National Park
Arrive at the lodge by lunch. Afternoon enjoy a boat safari. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape
Day 02: Satpura National Park
Morning Jeep Safari in the Tiger reserve. Late evening jeep safari in buffer to spot nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape.
Day 03: Satpura National Park
Morning walking safari in the national park. Afternoon jeep safari in the Tiger reserve. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape.
DAY 01 - 03
Satpura National Park
ACCOMMODATION
Denwa Backwater Escape
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Leopard, Sloth Bear & Crocodile
Day 04: Drive Satpura – Kanha
Post early breakfast, drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve (7-8 hours). Evening at leisure and overnight at Kanha Earth Lodge.
Day 05: Kanha National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Kanha Earth Lodge.
Day 06: Kanha National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Kanha Earth Lodge.
DAYS 04 - 06
Kanha Tiger
Reserve
ACCOMMODATION
Kanha Earth Lodge
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Sloth Bear, Swamp Deer & Gaur
Day 07: Drive Kanha – Pench
Post early breakfast, drive to Pench Tiger Reserve (4 hours). Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 08: Pench National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safari in Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 09: Pench National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safari in Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
DAYS 07 - 09
Pench National
Park
ACCOMMODATION
Pench Tree Lodge
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Leopard, Jackal & Wild Dog
Day 10: Drive Pench – Tadoba
Post early breakfast, drive to Tadoba Tiger Reserve (5½ hours). Evening at leisure and overnight at Waghoba Eco Lodge.
Day 11: Tadoba National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safaris in Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Waghoba Eco Lodge.
Day 12: Tadoba National Park
Morning & afternoon Jeep Safaris in Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Waghoba Eco Lodge.
Day 13: Depart Tadoba National Park
Post breakfast transfer for further connections.
DAYS 10 - 13
Tadoba National
Park
ACCOMMODATION
Waghoba Eco Lodge
TOP ANIMALS IN PARK
Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard & Wild Dog
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Twin sharing accommodation in lodges as specified in program.
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All meals starting from lunch on arrival until breakfast on departure (12 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners) and tea/coffee service.
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Nature walks as per program.
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Two jeep safaris, one walking safari, one late evening buffer patrol safari and one boat safari in Satpura with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
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Four jeep safaris each in Kanha, Pench and Tadoba national parks with entry fees, jeep charges and guide charges included.
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Road transfers by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle between Satpura-Kanha-Pench-Tadoba.
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All applicable taxes.
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New year night supplement (31st Dec) USD 50 per person.
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For foreign nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-9540537711
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For Indian nationals, please email on [email protected] or call on +91-8800637711
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Camera fee in Tadoba National Park (varies from INR 200-500 per camera for still cameras and INR 1000 for video cameras). As on date, still & video cameras are free in Satpura, Kanha & Pench.
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Any airfare, rail travel and transfers from the nearest airport or railway station and back.
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Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered.
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Insurance, laundry and phone calls.
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Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
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Tips and gratuities.
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Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.
*This is an indicative program & can be tailor-made as per your requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes this tour wildlife photography tour in India unique?
The contrasting terrains of Satpura, Kanha, Pench & Tadoba offer the best setup to capture the diversity of wildlife in different terrains. Guests can also avail our 2 exclusive wildlife photography hides in Pench and Tadoba.
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Is this photography tour meant only for professional photographers?
This Wildlife Photography tour is suited for all, from professionals to nature lovers.
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Can this Wildlife Photography Tour be altered?
All our wildlife photography tours are tailored and this is an indicative program that can be changed to suit a particular requirement.
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Are there any special permissions one has to seek before entering the parks with their camera for wildlife photography?
Every park has certain norms as far as carrying cameras & other equipment inside the park is concerned. Our team will help get the necessary permissions and permits required to make for a smooth experience.