Rise early for a 5-hour private jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park, which has one of the highest density of tigers in India in its core zone of over 276,000 square miles (716,00 square km).
Early morning is the best time to track tigers, but be aware that it is extremely difficult to find tigers in the jungle and sightings are never guaranteed. Best viewings are generally in the cooler months (December to March), when tigers are most active - but you need to take at least 4 game drives for a good chance of a sighting.
This reserve is also home to 35 different mammal species - including wild forest elephants, gaur (also called Indian bison), golden jackal, sambar deer, muntjac (barking deer), chital (spotted deer), chinkara (Indian gazelle), langur monkeys, sloth bears, wild boars, wild dogs, mongoose, pangolin and the elusive leopard, although these are rarely seen. It also has over 250 bird species, including colourful jungle fowls and the iconic peacock - the national bird of India.
In the afternoon return to the park for another 3-hour private jeep safari before dinner.
Note: You will need to take your passport with you to enter the national park. Please note that we have no control over the driver and vehicle allocated to you, as this is done by the local park authorities according to a rota. In the winter months wear warm clothes, including woolly hats and gloves to protect you from the wind chill in your open vehicle.
Also do not expect this to be like an African safari, as there will be many jeeps in the park and fewer animals.
This tiger reserve is closed every Wednesday afternoon, when only a morning game drive is offered. The park is also closed during the Holi & Diwali festivals, as well as during the monsoon season (July to early October).