7-Day Wildlife Safari in Pench, Nagzira and Rukhad Forests
About This Tour
Embark on an immersive wildlife adventure through Pench, Nagzira, and Rukhad sanctuaries, exploring lush forests and spotting diverse fauna, including tigers, l...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Nagpur, Pench National Park, Nagzira · Languages: English
About Nagpur
Nagpur
Get an India tour guide from Everest Global Hub to help you enjoy the mandirs, temples and bazaars of Nagpur, and the awesome wildlife parks in the heart of the country.
What's Included
- Accommodation in eco-resorts or jungle lodges for 6 nights
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Five jeep safaris at Pench, Nagzira, and Rukhad
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Birdwatching guide and nature activities
- Nature trek or cycling trail inside the buffer forest
- All tolls, permits, fuel charges, and parking
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Sunset photography session in the sanctuary
- Pickup and drop from Nagpur
- Local tour guide
- Bottled mineral water
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Any airfare or train fare
- Lunch, alcoholic beverages, and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any optional safaris or activities not included
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Nagpur and Transfer to Pench National Park
Arrive at Nagpur Airport or Railway Station. Meet your guide and drive to Pench National Park. Check in to your jungle lodge or resort. In the evening, enjoy a nature walk around the buffer zone with local naturalists. Overnight stay at Pench.
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2Day 02
Jeep Safaris and Nature Experiences in Pench
Set out early for a morning jeep safari in Pench Tiger Reserve, home to Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur, jackals, and spotted deer. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. Head out again for an afternoon safari in a different zone of the park. In the evening, enjoy a tribal dance performance or watch a wildlife documentary. Overnight at Pench.
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3Day 03
Birdwatching and Forest Walks in Pench
Join a guided birdwatching walk near the Pench buffer forest and look out for species such as the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, White-eyed Buzzard, Paradise Flycatcher, and Bar-headed Goose. In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk in the forest. An optional night safari is available at extra cost for a chance to see nocturnal species such as sloth bears, civets, and jungle cats. Overnight at Pench.
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4Day 04
Transfer to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Drive to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra, a journey of approximately 4-5 hours. Check in at an eco-resort near the Nagzira gate. In the evening, head out on a jeep safari to spot leopards, sloth bears, four-horned antelope, and a variety of birds. Overnight stay at Nagzira.
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5Day 05
Core Zone Safari and Birdwatching at Nagzira Lake
Enjoy a morning jeep safari in Nagzira's core zone, where you may spot blue bulls, bison, barking deer, tigers, and migratory birds. In the afternoon, visit Nagzira Lake for wetland birdwatching. End the day with a sunset photography session in the sanctuary. Overnight stay at Nagzira.
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6Day 06
Transfer to Rukhad and Buffer Forest Activities
Take an early morning optional safari at Nagzira. Drive to Rukhad Sanctuary, approximately 4 hours away. Check in at your jungle lodge. In the evening, enjoy a nature trek or cycling trail inside the buffer forest. Overnight stay at Rukhad.
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7Day 07
Rukhad Safari and Departure to Nagpur
Enjoy a morning jeep safari in Rukhad, known as "Mini Kanha," to spot leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, sambhar, and migratory birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. Transfer to Nagpur Airport or Railway Station for departure.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India · Tour start: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
