India Big 5 Wildlife Safari
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations: Gir · Kaziranga · Kanha · Bandhavgarh · Agra (optional Taj Mahal stop)
Ideal Season: November to April
🐘 What You’ll See
- Asiatic Lion – Gir National Park
- Bengal Tiger – Bandhavgarh & Kanha
- Indian Leopard – Across central India & Gir
- Asian Elephant – Kanha (and Kaziranga, if included)
- One-Horned Rhino – Kaziranga National Park
** Please note, while all efforts will be made to ensure you spot all the wildlife mentioned, we cannot guarantee a sighting.
🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
📍 Day 1–2: Arrival in Ahmedabad → Gir National Park
- Arrive in Ahmedabad, drive to Sasan Gir (approx. 6–7 hrs)
- 2 Jeep safaris in Gir to spot Asiatic Lions
- Spot leopards, striped hyenas, and marsh crocodiles
- Overnight in a luxury wildlife lodge
📍 Day 3–4: Fly to Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park
- Flight from Ahmedabad to Guwahati (via Kolkata)
- Transfer to Kaziranga (5 hrs), overnight in eco-lodge
- 2 safaris (1 in central range, 1 in western)
- Spot Rhinos, wild elephants, swamp deer, and river dolphins
📍 Day 5–7: Fly to Jabalpur → Kanha National Park
- Travel day: Guwahati to Jabalpur (via Delhi)
- Drive to Kanha, India’s inspiration for The Jungle Book
- 4 game drives over 2 days
- Look for tigers, elephants, hard-ground barasingha, and birdlife
📍 Day 8–10: Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park
- Scenic drive to Bandhavgarh (5–6 hrs)
- 3 game drives – high-density tiger reserve, also home to leopards
- Visit ancient Bandhavgarh fort if desired
📍 Day 11: Fly to Delhi / Optional Agra Extension
- Return to Jabalpur, fly to Delhi
- Optional: drive to Agra for the Taj Mahal and overnight stay
📍 Day 12: Departure
- International flight from Delhi
🏨 Accommodation Highlights
- Hand-picked jungle lodges with local flair
- Eco-conscious properties with expert naturalist guides
- Comfortable air-conditioned transfers & internal flights
🎒 Inclusions
- All internal flights & transfers
- Park entry fees and permits
- Daily Jeep safaris with trained guides
- All meals at lodges
- English-speaking naturalist escort throughout
- Welcome kit with field guides, checklists & local treats
💡 Why This Safari is Unique
- Covers 4 iconic ecosystems
- Big 5 coverage in one cohesive trip
- Blends wildlife, luxury, and culture (Taj Mahal add-on)
- Ideal for wildlife photographers, first-time visitors, or families