When wildlife is your focus, you want an expert guide, and you want to maximise your time in the field to increase chances of sightings. Naturetrek’s Tiger Direct tour ticks both boxes. It’s led by a top in-country naturalist with a deep knowledge of local mammals, birds and the region’s natural history.
It also gets right to the heart of the action, flying straight into Nagpur (only a one-hour drive from Pench), avoiding any big, hectic cities and long overland journeys. Time is split between Pench and Kanha, two of India’s best Tiger Reserves; as well as big cats. Other encounters might include wild boar, golden jackal, a bounty of birds and even leopard or sloth bear.
How to do it
Naturetrek (01962 733051) offer the nine-day Tiger Direct safari from £2,995pp including full-board accommodation and flights; March 23, April 13, October 26, November 16, December 21, plus 2027 departures.
Expert insight
“Before booking any tour, read past reports to see what previous travellers thought and what they saw – this trip has a 100 per cent track record of tiger sightings, from over 80 tours.” Andy Tucker, Managing Director, Naturetrek
