In Search of the Tiger, 8 Days Delhi to Nagpur with A&K

Samode Safari Lodge, Singinawa Jungle Lodge & Jamtara Wilderness Camp 

Twin Share Per Person: From $4,100 
Solo Traveller: From $6,580 

Mahua Kothi Jungle Lodge, Banjaar Tola Tented Camp & Baghvan Jungle Lodge 

Twin Share Per Person: From $5,040 
Solo Traveller: From $7,770  

This is an Abercrombie & Kent private journey and can be tailor-made to fit with your travel dates and built around your desires.

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*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.

Mahua Kothi Jungle Lodge

Sprawled across 40 acres of lush forestland, the exotic Mahua Kothi offers 12 charming suites or ‘kutiyas’ as well as a gracious, original homestead ‘kothi’. Built in the charming, vernacular style of Central India, each air-conditioned kutiya can be accessed through a private courtyard. 

The lodge features a magnificent swimming pool, traditional garden, interactive kitchen and a Safari Shop. Nestled among the picturesque Vindhya Hills and lush tropical forests, Bandhavgarh National Park is a 173-square-mile (448 sq km) renowned tiger reserve and one of the most beautiful parks in India. 

The dramatic landscape is home to a dense Sal forest brimming with exotic flora and fauna, an ancient 1,000-year old fort and a reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. Located just 10 minutes from the Park entrance, Mahua Kothi is close to major airports—Khajuraho (143 miles, 230 km) and Jabalpur (118 miles, 190 km), and is 143 miles (230 km) away from the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Small eight- to nine-seater turboprops can land at the Umaria Airstrip 28 miles (35 km) away from Bandhavgarh. 

Out in the wild, trained naturalists by our partner &Beyond ensure an intimate and meaningful interaction with Bandhavgarh’s flourishing biodiversity. Adults and children can hone their spotting skills on twice-daily jungle safaris in specially modified open 4×4 vehicles. 

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast during your morning safari, picnic lunches under the beautiful mahua trees and ‘chowki’ rooftop dinners under a spectacular star-strewn sky. Savour live spit roasts, customary ‘khud’ cooking, and ‘thali’ dinners as Baiga dancers sway to folk music.Explore a Baiga tribal village. Discover incredible Indian wildlife through exciting safaris twice a day. Try your hand at traditional Indian games like marbles and ‘chaupad’. 

Unwind with a blissful in-room Ayurvedic massage! Indulge yourself.

Hotel Facilities:

• 12 kutiya cottages with sweeping bamboo thicket views
• Air conditioning & power backup facility
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
• Anywhere, anytime dining concept
• Private & unique dining options
• 24-hour in-room dining

Wellness Amenities:

• Jiva Spa therapies
• Large outdoor pool
• In-room gym equipment
• Private massage decks
• 24-hour on-call doctor & nurse

Wildlife: Tiger, leopard, gaur (Indian Bison), chital (spotted deer), Sambar deer, dhole, nilgai, wild boar, chinkara, sloth bear, rhesus macaque, black faced langur, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, jackal, fox and wild dog.

Banjaar Tola Tented Camp

Extending across a 90-acre private concession and overlooking the core zone of Kanha National Park, Banjaar Tola lodge, a Taj Safaris lodge hotel, boasts two elegant camps of nine suites each, as well as a lavish tented guest area. 

Built in a chic, glamorous camping style, each tented suite features glass doors leading out onto a floating verandah, and overlooks a tranquil river. The tented guest area is equipped with a magnificent swimming pool, dining decks with a stunning river backdrop, library, interpretive space and a Safari Shop. 

Located close to the Kanha National Park entrance, the luxury safari lodge can be easily accessed from New Delhi via Jabalpur (109 miles, 175 km) or Mumbai via Nagpur (140 miles, 266 km). Small eight- to nine-seat turboprops land at the Baihar Airstrip (20 km) away from the lodge. Situated in the Maikal Hills of the Satpura Range, Kanha National Park is one of the first nine tiger reserves aimed at protecting tigers and their ecosystems. Covering 750 square miles (1,945 sq km) of pristine wilderness, it is one of the largest and best-maintained national parks in India. The spectacular landscape features vast sal forests, flourishing green meadows and lush bamboo growth. Savour delightful local delicacies like kathi rolls, pao bhaji and raj kachori for breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast in the park while on safari, relish a sumptuous lunches by the pool, on your private deck or in your suite and experience a bush dinner in the midst of the sal forest, lit by hundreds of lanterns, and accompanied by traditional dancing and singing. 

Naturalists at the resort are trained at by our African partners &Beyond are deeply experienced in the ways of the wild and will be your guides on exciting game drives twice a day, in specially modified Tata open 4×4 vehicles. They reveal the secrets of the park, and ensure you have a deeply satisfying experience. Learn about the rich biodiversity, especially barasinghas which are unique to Kanha. Experience the thrill of spotting tigers, great gaurs and the star birds of Kanha. 

Hotel Facilities:

• 18 tented suites in two campsites with breathtaking river & park views
• Air conditioning & power backup facility
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
• Anywhere, anytime dining concept
• Private & unique dining options
• 24-hour in-room dining

Wellness Facilities:

• Jiva Spa therapies
• Large outdoor pool
• In-room gym equipment
• Private massage decks
• 24-hour on-call doctor & nurse

Wildlife: Tiger, leopard, jackal, striped hyena, the highly endangered barasingha (swamp deer) and over 200 recorded bird species.

Baghvan Jungle Lodge

Roam the jungle in search of tigers and other elusive animals. Dominated by hills, forests and valleys, the 292-square-mile (757 sq km) Pench National Park derives its name from the meandering Pench River and is one of India’s richest, yet lesser-known parks. A typical Central Indian teak jungle, the park features hilly terrain and several jungle streams ; and supports a rich variety of wildlife. It is no wonder that the park inspired Rudyard Kipling’s enduring classic Jungle Book.

The charming Baghvan lodge, a Taj Safari Lodge has  12 quaint standalone suites as well as a spacious sitting room. Each charming individual suite has a contemporary bungalow feel designed in a  50s ambience, and features stairs leading up to a covered jungle rooftop platform or ‘machan’. The guest area is equipped with a swimming pool overlooking the ‘nullah’ ( stream ) , shaded decks, interactive kitchen, library and a Safari Shop.

A five-minute drive from Pench National Park, the luxury safari lodge is close to key airports—Nagpur (56 miles, 90 km) and Jabalpur (119 miles, 192 km)—and is 205 miles (330 km) away from Bandhavgarh National Park.

Trained naturalists from &Beyond will be your guides and friends in the jungles as they accompany your family on  nature tours and jungle safaris, in specially modified Tata open 4×4 vehicles. Their sharply honed skills at spotting wildlife and revealing the park’s secrets ensure you have an intimate and meaningful interaction with nature. Children have a particularly memorable vacation recreating the adventures of Mowgli of Jungle Book fame!

Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast on your private verandah or in your suite. Experience picnics at Khoka Lake and lunches by the pool. Savour dinner on a shaded deck overlooking the ‘nullah’ and enjoy sunset cocktails under the shade of a tree, while being entertained by a giant acrobatic squirrel.

Visit Pachdhaar village and marvel at the gorgeous local pottery. Explore a nearby fruit-bat nesting site. Discover incredible Indian flora and fauna through exciting safaris twice a day— the adventurous  can even opt to explore the jungle on elephant back! Experience a foot safari in the ‘nullah’, follow fresh tiger pugmarks and enjoy bird-watching from the pool deck.

Experience the wild with the unobtrusive luxury of a Taj hotel.

Hotel Facilities:

• 12 colonial-style bungalows with machans offer views of trees & a seasonal riverbed
• Air conditioning & power backup facility
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
• Anywhere, anytime dining concept
• Private & unique dining options
• 24-hour in-room dining

Wellness Amenities:

• Jiva Spa therapies
• In-room gym equipment
• Private massage decks
• 24-hour on-call doctor & nurse

Wildlife: Tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital and excellent bird life.