Tigers Of India Safari and Tour
Join us on this life changing trip, photograph the tigers of India. I can not express the excitement of seeing a tiger in the wild. We will be staying in some of the best safari lodges and Hotels in India, visiting the top tiger nature reserves in the world. Many other species are also encountered. Join us on this exciting and life changing experience.
The funny thing about Tigers. With only approximately three thousand remaining in the wild, they are a species that creates an experience like no other. I find them almost addicting. No matter how much I have learned over the last several years, the challenge never ends. Trying to select the best places, learning of the movements and the cubs, and the areas under the stress of a new male taking over. Finding the best guides and trying to place all the lessons I learned in wildlife and guiding collage into play.
It seems that in each and every year of pursuing tigers, there are a few great images, a lot of searching, and days of extreme happiness and other days where we hope for a more productive tomorrow.
Indeed there is finding tigers, and there is finding tigers that are in great locations to photograph. There are times when the bushes are just too thick and the frustration is overwhelming. There are times when dust covers the air and focus becomes difficult. There are times when you just have to put down the camera and enjoy the activity, with no clear area to photograph.
However, when it all comes together, when eye contact is made, when a tiger walks towards your point of view, when two or more tigers interact and your shutter sings, when nature has given you the true gift of a wonderful tiger image. This is when you know that giving up is never an option, that the Tiger is a species that draws you in and fills your soul with goosebumps and pure adrenalin.
Indeed Great tiger images dont come easy, but they are so easy on your mind, so pure, so fulfilling,, so absolutely wonderful.
As long as I can do it, I will. Its just too important and to amazing to give up this journey, this adventure, this part of life that speaks of truly being alive.
Important Info About This Safari
- Although there is not a lot of hiking or physical activity on this safari it can be quite hot and dusty. We do spend many hours in safari vehicles on rough roads. The mid day hours are spent back at the lodge unless we elect to do a full day safari with is pre planned and purchased.
- The domestic airlines are very strict on bag weight and will charge extra if your bag goes over 15kgs, 33 pounds.
- The forest service in India sets the seat assignments and the Zones in the safari vehicles . Our group will be assigned together on the vehicles however may not always be in the same zones. we normally can not change the seat assignments or Zones.
Your Safari Lodge in India
Itinerary
April 20th
Arrive Delhi – flight details to be advised
Meet & greet at Delhi airport by an Idube Phot Safari
representative who will escort you to your hotel Taj Palace. Room available from 14:00.
April 21
Delhi to Nagpur, drive to Tadoba
AM: Transfer to Delhi airport in time to connect schedule flight to Nagpur – 04:55 / 06:45. On arrival a representative will meet you at the airport, drive to Tadoba – approx. 2h30m. Check-in at Red Earth Tadoba.
PM: Game drive at Tadoba np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the hotel.
April 22
Tadoba np
AM & PM: Game drive at Tadoba np to see elusive Royal Bengal
Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 23
Tadoba np
AM & PM: Game drive at Tadoba np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 24
Tadoba np
AM & PM: Game drive at Tadoba np to see elusive Royal Bengal
Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 25
Tadoba np
AM & PM: Game drive at Tadoba np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 26
Tadoba to Nagpur drive, flight to Jaipur and drive to Sawai Madhopur (also known as Ranthambore)
AM: Drive to Nagpur airport – approx. 2h30m in time to connect schedule flight to Jaipur with a stopover in Delhi to change plan –09:25 / 16:45. On arrival a representative will meet you at the airport, later drive to Ranthambore – approx. 3h. On arrival check-in at Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge.
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Date / Day Description Hotel |
Meal plan |
April 27
Ranthambore np
AM & PM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal
Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 28
Ranthambore np
AM & PM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 29
Ranthambore np
AM & PM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal
Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
April 30th
Ranthambore np
AM & PM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
May 1
Ranthambore np
AM & PM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal
Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
All meals at the lodge.
May 2
Ranthambore to Agra
AM: Game drive at Ranthambore np to see elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife in a shared jeep.
Post breakfast drive to Agra – approx. 3h30m. On arrival check-in at ITC Mughal.
PM: Witness Taj Mahal during sunset. Agra to Delhi drive
May 3
Visit Taj Mahal by sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast drive to Delhi – approx.3h30m. Check-in at
Taj Palace.
May 4
Leave Delhi or stay over and depart on the 5th.
At an appropriate time a representative will meet you and escort you to International airport to connect home bound flight.
Vivanta Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge Deluxe Room
Visa for India
All U.S. citizens need a valid passport and valid Indian visa
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
Domestic Flights
Additional charge for domestic flights.
Domestic Flights
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