Tigers of Tadoba

Join this small-group photography tour to the jungles of Tadoba National Park. Tadoba is one of the best places in the world to photograph wild tigers, home to a thriving tiger population.

Located in wildlife-rich Central India, Tadoba’s teak forests are a perfect home for the tiger. Land of Taru, as it is famously known, these jungles were once ruled by the tribal Gond kings. Signs of their fallen empire can still be seen in an area spread over more than 600 sq. km. Tadoba supports the highest population of tigers in the state of Maharashtra.

The support cast includes leopards, jungle cats, sloth bears and dholes (wild dogs) and a variety of prey species like sambar deer, barking deer, spotted deer (chital), nilgai, chinkara and langur monkeys. The park’s ancient landscape make for spectacular backdrops for wildlife photography.

Tadoba is a hub of tiger activity, including subadults and cubs, making this tour ideal for all wildlife lovers and amateur photographers. Join us to hone your photography skills and spend time in the Indian jungles with expert guides, observing and photographing dynamic animal behaviour.

April is perhaps the best month for tiger and wildlife photography in central India. The weather is quite hot and dry, but peak summer heat is still to come. Sparse vegetation and warm temperatures increase chances of photographing tigers and other wildlife as they frequent watering holes. Tigers love cooling down in water, and once they find a good spot they’ll spend hours there, happy to pose for photographers.

We will use knowledge and experience to get the group in the right place at the right time, and to advice on animal behaviour and photography in the jungles of India.

The tour is limited to a maximum of 9 guests, allowing for space in the safari vehicles for your comfort and photography convenience.

8 DAYS

FROM £1995

Expert-led Tour

Themes:

Photography, Wildlife

Activity Levels

Moderate

TOUR EXPERT(S)

Sumit Sahai

Director, Instep Adventures

Sumit is an avid traveller, wildlife photographer and a self-confessed lover of history and architecture.

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Day 0: Departure from UK

The tour begins in Nagpur, early morning on Day 1.

We recommend that you fly to Nagpur on the following flights, from London Heathrow.

London Heathrow to Doha (QR 006 0900 hrs / 1745 hrs)
Doha to Nagpur (QR 590 2005 hrs / 0250 hrs)

If you are travelling from another airport, or taking other flights, please ensure they arrive in Nagpur prior to 0250 on Day 1 of the tour, or let us know and we’ll work out the transit arrangements from Nagpur to Tadoba for you.

Note that international flights are not included in the tour price.

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Day 1: Arrival in Nagpur - Tadoba NP

Arrive in Nagpur from UK via Doha (Qatar Air) in the early hours of the morning, on QR 590, arriving 0250 hrs.

You will be met by our local representative at Nagpur Airport. After some tea/coffee at the airport, transfer to Tadoba National Park. (3-3.5 hours).

Arrive Tadoba and check in at your hotel and relax. This morning you’ll meet your tour leader, and enjoy a short introductory group briefing and have lunch together.

After lunch, prepare for your first encounter with the majestic tigers of central India, as we embark on an afternoon jeep safari to Tadoba National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - 6: Photo Safaris

For the next five days, we’ll enjoy morning and evening safaris in Tadoba National Park in our quest for the perfect tiger sightings.

The morning safari begins around 0530-0600 and lasts up to 1030-1100. (Exact timings to be confirmed near the date). During the morning safari, guests enjoy a picnic breakfast provided by the lodge at the designated rest spot within the reserve.

Returning to our lodge after the morning safari, there is time to enjoy the pool, relax under a shady tree or do a spot of birdwatching in the lodge grounds before you take lunch at your convenience.

During one of the afternoons, we shall take a break from our safaris, and you’ll have a chance to relax in your lodge or enjoy a walk to nearby tribal villages around the lodge.

Your host will be at hand during the day to answer questions, review photos and offer advice to help you make the most of the trip.

The afternoon safari begins around 1430-1500, and lasts up to dusk (approx. 1730).

We shall visit both the core and buffer zones throughout the week. The buffer zones are no less lucrative when it comes to tiger sightings, as rising tiger numbers have led to tigers establishing territories here. Smaller carnivores like the jungle cat prefer the slightly degraded forests of the buffer zones because these offer better visibility of prey.

Returning from our afternoon safaris, there is time to relax and refresh before we meet as a group for drinks, dinner and an informal review of how the day went.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tadoba - Nagpur

This morning, we shall take the last safari of our tour, and say our goodbye to these bountiful jungles who have hopefully been kind to us with great sightings.

Returning to the hotel, we’ll refresh, pack our gears and check out of the lodge after lunch.

We’ll drive to Nagpur (3.5 hrs) and check into our hotel, located close to the airport.

The last evening as a group will be spent enjoying a farewell dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Early hours departure

In the early hours of the day, we shall be picked up at 0120 hrs from the hotel and transfer to International airport to catch the suggested flights:

Nagpur to Doha: QR 591 0420 hrs / 0615 hrs

Doha to London (Heathrow): QR 003 0800 hrs / 1315 hrs

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Day 0: Departure from UK

The tour begins in Nagpur, early morning on Day 1.

We recommend that you fly to Nagpur on the following flights, from London Heathrow.

London Heathrow to Doha (QR 006 0900 hrs / 1745 hrs)
Doha to Nagpur (QR 590 2005 hrs / 0250 hrs)

Note that international flights are not included in the tour price.

None

Day 1: Arrival in Nagpur - Tadoba NP

Arrive in Nagpur from UK via Doha (Qatar Air) in the early hours of the morning, on QR 590, arriving 0250 hrs.

You will be met by our local representative at Nagpur Airport. After some tea/coffee at the airport, transfer to Tadoba National Park. (3-3.5 hours).

Arrive Tadoba and check in at your hotel and relax. This morning you’ll meet your tour leader, and enjoy a short introductory group briefing and have lunch together.

After lunch, prepare for your first encounter with the majestic tigers of central India, as we embark on an afternoon jeep safari to Tadoba National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - 6: Photo Safaris

For the next five days, we’ll enjoy morning and evening safaris in Tadoba National Park in our quest for the perfect tiger sightings.

Returning to our lodge after the morning safari, there is time to enjoy the pool, relax under a shady tree or do a spot of birdwatching in the lodge grounds before you take lunch at your convenience.

During one of the afternoons, we shall take a break from our safaris, and you’ll have a chance to relax in your lodge or enjoy a walk to nearby tribal villages around the lodge.

Your host will be at hand during the day to answer questions, review photos and offer advice to help you make the most of the trip.

The afternoon safari begins around 1430-1500, and lasts up to dusk (approx. 1730).

Returning from our afternoon safaris, there is time to relax and refresh before we meet as a group for drinks, dinner and an informal review of how the day went.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tadoba - Nagpur

This morning, we shall take the last safari of our tour, and say our goodbye to these bountiful jungles who have hopefully been kind to us with great sightings.

Returning to the hotel, we’ll refresh, pack our gears and check out of the lodge after lunch.

We’ll drive to Nagpur (3.5 hrs) and check into our hotel, located close to the airport.

The last evening as a group will be spent enjoying a farewell dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Early hours departure

In the early hours of the day, we shall be picked up at 0120 hrs from the hotel and transfer to International airport to catch the suggested flights:

Nagpur to Doha: QR 591 0420 hrs / 0615 hrs

Doha to London (Heathrow): QR 003 0800 hrs / 1315 hrs

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Featured Accommodation

Luxury

Wildlife/Nature Lodge

Svasara Jungle Lodge

Tadoba Andhari National Park

Departure Dates & Prices

The per person prices below are based on two sharing, and exclude international flights. A deposit is required to reserve a place.

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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in the above mentioned hotels as per mentioned meal plan
• Air-conditioned vehicle (AC Tempo Traveller) for all transfers mentioned as per the above mentioned itinerary
• Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
• 11 Jeep safaris in Tadoba National Park by exclusive jeeps, with lodge nautralist & expert drivers
• All entrances to Tadoba National Park
• All currently applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS:

• Any International airfare to/from India including International airport tax.
• Any Meals not specified.
• Camera fee wherever levied.
• Any increase in entrance fees or taxes levied by the authorities
• Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, tips etc.
• Any item not mentioned in the INLCUSIONS.

Tigers of Tadoba