This wildlife tour covers two spectacular parks of central India Bandhavgarh & Satpura, both unique & diverse. Bandhavgarh is the stronghold for Tigers and probably the best place in the world to sight one. Satpura is more popular for Leopards, Sloth Bear, Crocodiles & migratory birds. While in Bandhavgarh the focus is on jeep safaris, Satpura offers a unique way of exploring the park by foot, boat, jeep.
Trip Highlights:
Denwa Backwater Escape is located overlooking the mesmerizing backwaters of a dam built on Denwa River in Satpura National Park, the area is popularly known as Madhai. It is built on 10 acres of forested land along the river and across the river is the national park which is approached by a boat and then by jeeps to go deeper into the forest. The lodge offers stunning views of the Denwa River, grasslands across and rolling Pachmari hills.
Satpura National Park is spread over 1427 sq. km. and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries and is a unique habitat from about 200 feet to 4000 feet. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thickly dense green forest of Sal and other medicinal herbs, it also has large tracts of Teak forests. Its common fauna comprises Spotted Deer, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Wild Dog (locally called Dhole), Sloth bear, Black Buck, Sambhar, Four Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Marsh Crocodile, Malabar Squirrel & Langur Monkey. It offers good birding opportunity due to its unique terrain and many water bodies including the Tawa reservoir.
Kings Lodge is nestled between Sal forested hills of Bandhavgarh National Park in a large natural forested estate of 14 hectares in a small tribal village. Kings lodge is environmentally sensitive, harmonious with the natural features of the site and accentuates natural daylight to all facilities. Local knowledge and art has been incorporated in the development and the lodge has been constructed using local manpower. Our guests benefit from our incredible location, outstanding hospitality, an experienced naturalist team, our commitment towards conservation and local communities.
Bandhavgarh was established in 1968 as a National Park, and is spread over an area of 448 sq. kms. This national park was declared as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in the year 1993. It is predominantly covered with vegetation like SAL, SALI, DHOBIN and has vast stretches of grasslands spread over 32 hills, the region though smaller than other wildlife parks has one of the highest density of tigers in the world.
Satpura National Park: Denwa Backwater Escape
Bandhavgarh National Park: Kings Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions
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Day 01: Satpura National Park
Arrive Satpura Tiger Reserve for lunch. Evening boat safari on river Denwa.
Day 02: Satpura National Park
Morning & evening jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve.
Day 03: Satpura National Park
Morning walking safari in the national park in the morning. Late evening patrol safari in the buffer zone of the park.
Day 04: Satpura – Bandhavgarh
Post breakfast drive 7-8 hours to Bandhavgarh, packed lunch will be provided from the lodge. Evening at leisure followed by an early dinner at Kings Lodge.
Day 05: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Day 06: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh National Park
Post breakfast transfer for further connections.
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