Wildlife safari · 8 days · Ranthambhore + Bandhavgarh
Two national parks, six safaris, best odds of a tiger sighting.
Two parks, alternating morning + afternoon jeep safaris. Bring a zoom lens; leave your patience threshold at home.
Best seasonOct – Apr
Length8 days
Budget£2,200–£3,500 pp exc. flights (jungle lodges + private driver + safari fees).
Day by day
- DAY 01RanthambhoreArrival + evening safari
Fly Delhi → Jaipur → 3 hr drive to lodge. Evening jeep safari zone 3-4.
- DAY 02RanthambhoreTwo safaris
Zone 1-2 morning + zone 3-4 afternoon. Ranthambore Fort visit between.
- DAY 03RanthambhoreOne safari + travel prep
Morning safari + rest afternoon.
- DAY 04BandhavgarhRanthambhore → Bandhavgarh
Drive/train (long day). Evening jeep safari on arrival if timing works.
- DAY 05BandhavgarhTwo safaris
Highest tiger density in India. Zones alternate morning/afternoon.
- DAY 06BandhavgarhTwo safaris + village
Two more safaris + optional afternoon village walk.
- DAY 07KhajurahoBandhavgarh → Khajuraho
Drive (~5 hrs). Sunset at Western Group of Temples.
- DAY 08KhajurahoTemples + fly home
Half-day temples + fly Khajuraho → Delhi → home.
Pack this
- Neutral colours (green/brown)
- Warm layers — dawn safaris are freezing Oct-Feb
- Binoculars + zoom lens (200mm+)
- Torch + spare batteries
- Cash for lodge tips
One dispatch a month