Big Cats Safari
India Tour
Experience the thrill of tracking lions, tigers, and leopards in the wild on our Big Cats Safari Tour where every day brings you closer to nature’s most powerful predators.
11/12
Nights / Days
04
Tiger Reserves
17
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Big Cats Safari Tour
Six fixed winter departures follow the big cats across four ecosystems - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
22 Nov - 02 Dec 2026
Early Winter
18 Dec - 29 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
01 Jan - 12 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 26 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
29 Jan - 09 Feb 2027
Season Finale
12 Feb - 23 Feb 2027
Late Winter
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
Encounter India's magnificent big cats on this extraordinary 12-day adventure across legendary wildlife reserves. Track paw prints of the elusive Bengal tiger in Bandhavgarh, marvel at the mighty Asiatic lion's regal pride in Gir, and spot the rare black panther prowling in Kanha's ancient jungles through thrilling guided safaris. Luxury meets wilderness as you stay in deluxe jungle resorts, while we seamlessly arrange logistics like transportation, flights, safaris, permits, and meals for an unparalleled Indian safari experience.
- Explore 4 of India’s top national parks known for their big cat sightings including Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Tadoba, and Gir.
- Spot majestic Bengal tigers in the dense forests of Central India and witness Asiatic lions in Gir, the only place in the world where they still roam wild.
- Go on thrilling morning and evening jeep safaris through jungles, grasslands, and ancient ruins, guided by expert naturalists.
- Track fresh pugmarks, listen to jungle calls, and learn about big cat behaviour as you follow their trail.
Four reserves, read in full.
Not a single circuit but a change of ecosystem each time - forest tiger to open-country lion, with the character of each park given room to show.
01
Bandhavgarh
Madhya Pradesh
A cliffside fort of uncertain age overlooks the Tala and Magadhi valleys - some of the highest tiger density recorded anywhere in India, and the trip's opening chapter straight off the road from Jabalpur.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
02
Kanha
Madhya Pradesh
Sal forest and bamboo thicket at the largest scale of the four - shared between the tiger and the hard-ground barasingha, found in the wild nowhere else on earth.
3 Safaris · 2 Days
03
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, and a change of terrain after the sal belt further north.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
04
Gir
Gujarat
Dry deciduous forest and scrubland - the only place on Earth where the Asiatic lion still roams wild, and the trip's closing chapter, a full change of species after three parks of tiger.
4 Safaris · 2 Days
The route, camp by camp.
A single continuous overland passage from New Delhi via Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh, through Kanha, Tadoba, and Gir in turn, closing in Ahmedabad for the flight back to Delhi.
01
Bandhavgarh
Days 1 – 3
02
Kanha
Days 4 – 5
03
Tadoba
Days 6 – 8
04
Gir
Days 9 – 11
Bandhavgarh
Days 01 - 03
Day 1
Travel from New Delhi to Bandhavgarh via Jabalpur, followed by an afternoon jeep safari.
Day 2
Morning and evening safaris in Bandhavgarh to spot Bengal Tigers and Leopards.
Day 3
Morning and evening safaris in Bandhavgarh.
Kanha
Days 04 - 05
Day 4
Drive from Bandhavgarh to Kanha National Park & afternoon Jeep Safari.
Day 5
Morning and evening safaris in Kanha to track tigers, leopards, and barasinghas.
Tadoba
Days 06 - 08
Day 6
Drive from Kanha to Tadoba & Evening Safari.
Day 7
Enjoy morning and evening jeep safaris in Tadoba.
Day 8
Another day of 2 safaris in Tadoba to track big cats and other wildlife.
Gir
Days 09 - 11
Day 9
Travel from Tadoba to Gir National Park via Nagpur and Rajkot.
Day 10
Morning and evening safaris in Gir to see the rare Asiatic Lions.
Day 11
Continue exploring Gir with morning and evening safaris.
Departure
Day 12
Morning at leisure, then travel to Ahmedabad for your flight to New Delhi.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Tadoba, and Gir including all meals and safari.
- Your Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Tadoba, and Gir entrance and guide fees.
- 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh
- 3 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
- 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba
- 4 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Gir
- Airport and hotel assistance.
- Air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta for all land transfers.
- All currently levied taxes.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
Extend Your Wildlife Journey
Extend by 3 days
Bera Leopard Extension
Extend by 4 days
Satpura Safari Extension
Extend by 4 days
Ranthambroe Safari Extension
Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Big Cats Safari Tour?
11 nights / 12 days, covering Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Tadoba, and Gir National Parks.
How many safaris are included?
18 exclusive jeep safaris in total - 4 in Bandhavgarh, 3 in Kanha, 3 in Tadoba, and 5 in Gir, plus 3 more in Jawai per the inclusions list.
Which parks does the tour cover?
Bandhavgarh and Kanha in Madhya Pradesh, Tadoba in Maharashtra, and Gir in Gujarat — Bengal tigers across the first three, Asiatic lions in Gir.
How do I confirm my booking?
A 50% advance payment plus a scanned government ID (Aadhar, PAN, Driver's License, OCI, Passport, Voter's ID, or school/college ID). Non-Indian nationals must submit a passport.