Journey Into India’s Tiger Heartlands

Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour In Central India

Book tiger safari in India covering two legendary tiger reserves of Central India, fitted into one rewarding Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour across eleven days.

Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour

10 Nights / 11 Days ( 4N Kanha | 4N Bandhavgarh)

Includes 14 guided safaris

Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Indian Gaur, Barasingha, Spotted Deer, Sambar & rich birdlife

Overview

Destinations Covered

Kanha National Park

The first destination of this Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tour Package is Kanha National Park. This is one of India’s largest and most scenic tiger reserves. Its famous zones Mukki, Kisli, and Kanha combine vast sal forests and open meadows, offering strong tiger sightings along with rich biodiversity, including the rare barasingha. An immersive wildlife safari tour in India is incomplete without adding Kanha tiger safari game drives.

The second destination of our Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tour Package is Bandhavgarh National Park. It is a wildlife-rich reserve known for high tiger density and the historic Bandhavgarh Fort. It’s a very popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts who plan to book a safari in India. Game drives in our Bandhavgarh tiger sighting tour takes place across Tala, Magadhi, and Khitauli zones to maximize tiger sighting chances amid forested hills, open valleys, and fort landscape. 

Highlights

  • Explore India’s prime tiger habitats across Madhya Pradesh.
  • Visit two legendary tiger reserves seamlessly combined into one rewarding Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour.
  • Discover contrasting landscapes, from Kanha’s vast meadows to Bandhavgarh’s compact forested hills.
  • Fully customizable tiger safari tour itinerary to match your travel style and pace.
  • Enjoy 14 expertly guided morning and evening safaris led by experienced naturalists.
  • Strong chances of tiger sightings, especially in Bandhavgarh’s high-density zones.
  • Spot diverse wildlife including Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Indian Gaur, Barasingha, Spotted Deer, Sambar & rich birdlife.
  • Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography across varied terrains.
  • Enjoy a luxury tiger safari India package with comfortable & high end jungle stays along with seamless inter-park transfers for a relaxed safari experience.

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Detailed Itinerary

Read through the detailed day-by-day itinerary of our Kanha & Bandhavgarh Safari Tour in India, thoughtfully crafted for the best wildlife experiences. This itinerary is fully customizable and can be tailored to match your travel pace, interests, and preferred comforts.
  • DAY 1: Arrival in New Delhi
  • DAY 2: Delhi to Kanha
  • DAY 3: Full Day in Kanha
  • DAY 4–5: Full Day in Kanha
  • DAY 6: Kanha to Bandhavgarh
  • DAY 7: Full Day in Bandhavgarh
  • DAY 8–9: Full Day in Bandhavgarh
  • DAY 10: Bandhavgarh to New Delhi
  • DAY 11: New Delhi – Fly Back
DAY 1: Arrival in New Delhi

Flight : Arrive in New Delhi

  • Arrive at New Delhi Airport and meet our representative in the arrivals area.
  • Get assistance with your luggage and enjoy a comfortable, private transfer to your hotel in the city.

Check-in : Hotel

  • At the hotel, receive assistance with check-in and a brief orientation about your upcoming Tiger Safari Tour programme, including all travel-related documents, permits, and emergency contact numbers.
  • Relax at your hotel or step out to explore a café or local market, depending on your arrival time.

Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi

Flight : Delhi to Central India

  • Early breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Raipur or Jabalpur, the usual gateways for Kanha.

Transfer : Drive to Kanha National Park

  • Meet your driver on arrival and begin the scenic drive through villages, forests, and farmlands toward Kanha.
  • Pause en route for tea/coffee and photo stops as the landscape gradually transitions to sal forests and rolling meadows.

Check‑in : Hotel/lodge/resort

  • Reach your wildlife lodge/resort/hotel by late afternoon.
  • Complete check-in.

Evening at Leisure

Relax around the property and enjoy your dinner.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari 1 : Morning Jeep Safari

  • Wake up before dawn for your first morning Kanha jungle safari.
  • Drive in an open jeep to the park gate and enter as it opens.
  • Explore Kanha's sal forests and grasslands, looking for chital, barasingha, sambar, gaur, langurs, wild dogs and, with luck, tigers moving along the tracks.

Midday at the lodge/resort

Return late morning, freshen up and have lunch.

Safari 2 : Afternoon Jeep Safari

  • Head out for an evening safari.
  • Drive back to the lodge/resort around sunset.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari No. 3 & 5 : Morning Safari on Day 4 and 5

  • Enter a different zone of the park, such as Kanha, Mukki, or Kisli (subject to permits), to experience varied terrain and habitats.
  • Track fresh pugmarks, listen for alarm calls, and scan the meadows for barasingha herds, a species that Kanha is famous for successfully recovering from the brink of extinction.

Midday at the lodge/resort

Return for a relaxed lunch at the lodge/resort.

Safari No. 4 & 6 : Afternoon Safari on Day 4 and 5

  • Another jeep safari accompanied by your naturalist, focusing on new areas and photographic opportunities.
  • Look for raptors, owls, rollers, and other birdlife, along with mammals like jackals, foxes, and possibly sloth bear.
  • Drive back to the lodge/resort around sunset.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari 7 : Morning Jeep Safari in Kanha

  • Final morning Kanha jungle safari.
  • Return to the lodge/resort for breakfast and an early lunch.

Transfer : Drive to Bandhavgarh

Check-out and drive about 6 hours to Bandhavgarh National Park (280 km).

Check-in : Hotel/lodge/resort

On arrival, check into your Bandhavgarh lodge/resort.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari 8 : Morning Jeep Safari

  • Wake up before sunrise for your first Bandhavgarh jungle safari. Drive in an open jeep to the park gate and enter as it opens.
  • Explore Bandhavgarh's core zones, known for a healthy tiger population as well as other predators and herbivores.
  • Look out for spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, gaur, nilgai, four-horned antelope, sloth bear, jackal, fox, wild dog and a variety of smaller mammals.

Midday at the lodge/resort

  • Return late morning, freshen up, and have lunch.
  • Enjoy leisure time to rest and relax before your next safari.

Safari 9 : Afternoon Jeep Safari

  • Head back into the park for evening safari on different route to maximise habitat coverage and sighting chances.
  • Focus not only on tigers but also on the rich birdlife (raptors, owls, rollers, kingfishers, storks, and many forest species) and reptiles such as snakes and monitor lizards.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari No. 10 & 12 : Morning Safari on Day 8 and 9

  • Wake up before sunrise & get ready for morning safari.
  • Between drives, learn about Bandhavgarh’s history and hear stories of the old fort, rock‑cut caves with inscriptions and the dynasties that once ruled here, all now reclaimed by forest.

Midday at the lodge/resort

  • Return late morning, freshen up, and have lunch.
  • Enjoy leisure time to rest and relax before your next safari.

Safari No. 11 & 13 : Afternoon Safari on Day 8 and 9

Head back into the park for evening safaris on different routes to maximise habitat coverage and sighting chances.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the lodge/resort

Safari 14 : Morning Jeep Safari

Head out for the last & final Bandhavgarh jungle safari.

Check-out : Hotel/lodge/resort

  • Reach back to your hotel/lodge/resort and enjoy breakfast.
  • Complete all check-out formalities.

Transfer : Drive to Jabalpur (approx. 200 km / 4 hrs)

Drive back to Jabalpur through rural Madhya Pradesh, with a short stop en route for refreshments.

Flight : Jabalpur to Delhi

Board your flight from Jabalpur Airport to New Delhi.

Check-in : Hotel/lodge/resort

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representative who assists with hotel check‑in and ensures you are comfortably settled for the night.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at the hotel

Check-out : Hotel

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check-out and transfer to New Delhi International Airport.

Flight : Homebound flight from Delhi

Board your onward flight back home, concluding your multi‑park tiger safari tour in India.

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Map

Tour Map

Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari Tour map showing the safari route between two of India's most famous tiger reserves

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Testimonials &
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Our guests describe the experience better than we ever could. Their stories reflect why travellers choose Jungle Revives as their preferred wildlife tour operator for exploring India’s wilderness. Read real stories from travelers across the globe who’ve shared time with us in the wild — from tracking tigers and observing wildlife up close to enjoying smoothly planned India wildlife safari tours from start to finish. 

These testimonials reflect real moments and the lasting memories left by some of our popular & best tiger safari tours in India, offering you a glimpse of what it’s like to explore India’s wilderness with us.

We traveled from Canada to India to celebrate a special event, and Jungle Revives turned it into an unforgettable journey. Everything was flawlessly organized from start to finish. The team guided us in selecting the perfect reserve, coordinated all transfers effortlessly, and even managed last-minute flight changes without any hassle. The safari itself was amazing - we spotted tigers multiple times, including some incredibly close encounters. Our guides were experienced and made each drive engaging and exciting. One of the most memorable moments was a stunning birthday dinner set up under the stars, adding a truly special touch to the trip. I highly recommend Jungle Revives for anyone looking for a smooth and memorable tiger safari experience in India!

Joseph Stan, Canada

I am from South Korea, and our group of six booked a safari tour with Jungle Revives. Initially we were unsure — being in a new country with a new operator can feel challenging. But this turned out to be our most memorable and beautifully planned trip to date. Every communication and daily schedule was perfectly coordinated. Mr. Shishir called us every evening to check how our day went — that level of personal attention truly made us feel valued. The accommodations were luxurious and far beyond what we expected.

Ryeom Hajoon, South Korea

After planning this trip for quite some time, we finally moved forward with Jungle Revives — and it turned out to be a wonderful decision. Communication was professional, every detail thoughtfully arranged, and small touches like blankets, hot water bags and bird identification books in the jeep made every drive genuinely special. We saw tigers, playful cubs, elephants and a stunning variety of wildlife. A dependable safari company that values communication and attention to detail.

Mansi Sharma, India

My 10-day safari covering 4 national parks was very well planned and organised by Jungle Revives. I was worried we might not see any tigers, but we had multiple sightings — especially in Jim Corbett and Kanha. The naturalists were experienced, all stays comfortable and the entire trip went smoothly. Special thanks to Shishir for always being available with prompt responses to every query throughout the trip.

Jenny, United States

After nearly a year of planning, I finally experienced the safari I had been dreaming about — and it was absolutely worth the wait. Mr. Shishir and his team made the entire journey feel effortless. Across Jim Corbett and Bandhavgarh, our group of five spotted 8 tigers along with incredible wildlife and birds. The guides were knowledgeable, respectful toward wildlife and passionate about conservation. Nothing felt rushed — it felt raw, real and deeply connected to nature.

Sam Harward, United States

I had friends visiting from Australia and wanted to give them a special experience. After speaking with Shishir, everything fell into place. He planned a perfect 6-day itinerary covering Jim Corbett, Bandhavgarh and Kanha — including a stay at a government forest rest house inside the park, which was raw and unforgettable. We had multiple tiger sightings across all three parks. Every detail of the trip was handled smoothly — from inter-park transfers to dietary preferences for international guests. We basically just had to show up.  

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Inclusions & Exclusions

The Tour Plan Includes:

  • Accommodation in Kanha and Bandhavgarh with all meals and exclusive safari arrangements.
  • 07 private jeep safaris in Kanha guided by expert naturalists.
  • 07 private jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh, guided by expert naturalists.
  • All park entry permits and mandatory guide fees in both national parks.
  • Meet-and-assist services at airports and hotels upon arrival and departure.
  • All transfers and travel within the itinerary in private air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All currently applicable government taxes and fees.
  • Support from a dedicated tour manager/representative throughout the trip.
  • On-ground support in case of emergencies.

The Tour Plan Excludes:

  • International and domestic airfare (not included in the package).
  • Personal expenses such as tips, beverages, souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls.
  • Charges for still/video cameras inside national parks and monuments, as per park rules.
  • Travel insurance or medical coverage of any kind.
  • Optional activities outside the planned itinerary (e.g., night safaris, village walks, or add on excursions).
  • Any meals, services, or experiences not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.

Why Choose
Jungle Revives

Why Choose Jungle Revives for Tiger Safari In India

Flexible & Personalized Tours

At Jungle Revives, your itinerary is planned & designed by our safari planning experts to accommodate all your requirements. We offer full flexibility & customization options so that you get to enjoy each wildlife experience exactly the way you want.

Expert Naturalist Guided Safaris

Our carefully selected naturalists do more than just lead your personalised wildlife safaris. They share fascinating stories, wildlife secrets, and expert insights that transform each safari into an unforgettable experience.

Seamless Journey, Zero Hassles

From the moment you arrive until your farewell, we handle all logistics so you can fully relax. Enjoy your expert- planned safari without stress — every transfer, stay, and activity is planned for a smooth, carefree journey.

On-Ground Safari Expertise

With decades of on-ground expertise and real-time insights, we take you to the most active safari areas, positioning us among trusted India safari operators for wildlife travellers.

Handpicked Jungle Lodges & Stays Close to Nature

We select accommodations that bring you close to the wilderness without compromising on comfort. Each stay is chosen for its natural surroundings, ensuring you can relax and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the jungle.

Responsible & Ethical Wildlife Safaris

Our wildlife safari tours in India are designed with nature first. Following ethical practices and supporting conservation initiatives, we ensure your safari helps protect wildlife and preserves their natural habitats.

FAQs

Know Before Your Tiger Safari In India

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The number of guided jeep safaris varies by itinerary and the number of national parks covered. We have tiger safari tour packages with a minimum of 11 safaris & a maximum of 18 safaris.

The best choice depends on your available time, the parks you most want to visit and your wildlife priorities. Our safari planning team is happy to discuss which destinations best aligns with your travel dates, group interests, and expectations during an initial consultation — just get in touch.

We recommend booking at least 4 to 6 months in advance for travel between October and May — India's peak season for both wildlife safaris and cultural sightseeing. Safari zone permits for popular parks like Ranthambore, Corbett's Dhikala zone and Bandhavgarh are limited and allocated by the forest department in advance. Quality jungle lodges near these parks also fill up quickly in peak season.

All our packages for tiger safari in India are fully managed with end-to-end planning. Inclusions typically cover airport transfers, inter city transfers, handpicked jungle lodge accommodation, all meals, expert naturalist-led jeep safaris, park entry permits and guide fees. Each itinerary is customisable. Exact inclusions are confirmed per itinerary.

The best time for a tiger safari in India is from October to June, when national parks are open to visitors. The peak wildlife season runs from February to May — as temperatures rise, tigers and wildlife gather around water sources, making sightings far more likely.

All jeep safaris booked through Jungle Revives are private — the vehicle is exclusively for your group, accompanied by your dedicated naturalist and a forest department guide. You will never share the jeep with travellers from other bookings.

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed — this is the fundamental nature of a wild, authentic safari and precisely what makes each encounter so genuinely exciting. However, a multi-park itinerary significantly maximises your chances in two ways: first, more total safari drives across multiple parks means more opportunities; second, if tiger activity is lower in one park during your visit, the other parks provide additional chances.

Zone allocation depends on the park, the season and daily permit availability at the time of booking. We also take practical inputs from our local guides regarding recent tiger sightings and activities to include those specific zones and areas in your itinerary. Zone allocation across multiple drives ensures you see different terrain and different wildlife in each park.

India's tiger reserves are home to extraordinary biodiversity. Across our tiger safari & culture tour in India destinations you can regularly expect to see: leopards, sloth bears, Asian elephants, Indian gaur, wild dogs / dholes, marsh crocodiles and gharials, Barasingha / hard-ground swamp deer, one-horned rhinoceros and an extraordinary diversity of raptors, waterbirds and forest birds across all parks.

Morning safaris typically start from 6 am until mid-morning are the most productive for tiger sightings and movement and the golden light is excellent for photography. Afternoon safaris approximately starts from 2:30pm until dusk, offering different advantages. We always schedule both morning and afternoon drives across every full day in the parks.

Absolutely. You can adjust accommodation type, add or reduce safari drives, extend your stay at the park, include a Taj Mahal or Delhi sightseeing day, or accommodate dietary requirements. Simply share your requirements via our enquiry form or write to us at info@junglerevives.com and our safari planning experts will design an itinerary built around you.

Yes — all Jungle Revives tours are private by design. There are no group departures or shared vehicles. Every itinerary is run exclusively for your travel group, whether that is a couple, a family with children, a group of friends or a corporate group.

Yes, absolutely. Agra, Jaipur & Delhi are easy to incorporate into almost any North India safari itinerary as an en route stop. We can add it to any itinerary — including Central India tours returning via Delhi — with no significant detour. Just mention it when we discuss your itinerary.

Our multi-park tiger safari tours combine some of India’s top tiger reserves known for high tiger densities and rewarding wildlife experiences, including Jim Corbett National Park, Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Pench National Park, and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.

Depending on your itinerary, transfers between destinations are arranged through a combination of domestic flights and road journeys. Jungle Revives takes care of every transfer — including airport pickups, domestic flights, and drives to the national parks — as part of your package, ensuring a seamless travel experience throughout your journey.

All properties are handpicked by Jungle Revives and ranges from comfortable mid-range jungle resorts to premium wildlife lodges, depending on your preference and budget. For Jim Corbett, our standard itinerary includes a stay at Dhikala Forest Rest House — located inside the core Dhikala zone of the park.

Your Safari, Your Way

Flexible &
Personalized Tours

At Jungle Revives, every itinerary of wildlife safari in India is thoughtfully planned and designed around your individual requirements, not a fixed template. We offer complete flexibility and customization, allowing you to shape your India safari tour according to your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you prefer unhurried game drives, focused wildlife photography, birdwatching sessions, or a balanced pace, we tailor every detail to suit you.

Planning to book tiger safari in India? Share your preferences with us via the enquiry form or get in touch with us directly by dropping an email at info@junglerevives.com

Areas You Can Customize:

  • Choice of Accommodation
  • Preferred Wildlife Destinations
  • Food & Meal Preferences
  • Travel and Transfer Arrangements
  • Specific Wildlife Interests
  • Time for Relaxation
  • Type of Safari Vehicle
  • Language Preferences
  • Choice of Naturalist or Guide
  • Wildlife Photography Focus

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Insights & Stories
From The Wild

Planning a tiger safari in India can raise many questions in your mind such as which national park to visit, how the safari permit system works, when is the best time to travel or what to expect once you’re inside the forest. So, to help travellers get a better understanding of Safaris in India, we share practical insights, on ground information & experiences through our blogs.

In our blogs you will find guides to some of the most iconic national parks in India, tips on planning a wildlife safari in India, and stories from real journeys in the jungle. So, whether you’re preparing for your first tiger safari or just exploring India’s wildlife destinations, these write ups are meant to give you a clearer picture of what your safari experience in India can be like.

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