Panna, Satpura &
Pench Safari Tour
Spot tigers and explore the wild beauty of Panna, Satpura, and Pench on this exciting Central India safari, perfect for nature and wildlife lovers.
11/12
Nights / Days
03
Tiger Reserves
17
Jeep Safaris
+2 Boat Safari
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Panna, Satpura & Pench Safari
Six fixed winter departures follow the tigers through three of Central India's quieter reserves - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
20 Nov - 01 Dec 2026
Early Winter
17 Dec - 28 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
30 Dec - 10 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
14 Jan - 25 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
29 Jan - 09 Feb 2027
Late Winter
12 Feb - 23 Feb 2027
Season Finale
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable wild escape through Central India’s incredible parks - Panna, Satpura, and Pench. This trip has it all: exciting tiger safaris, peaceful boat rides, and close encounters with amazing wildlife like sloth bears, leopards, and bison. You’ll wander through lush forests, rocky hills, and open grasslands, all while staying in cozy lodges tucked into nature. Whether you're chasing the perfect photo or just soaking in the wild beauty, this journey offers real moments in the heart of India’s wilderness.
- Spot elusive Bengal tigers prowling through the dense forests of Pench, increasing your chances of thrilling big cat sightings.
- Cruise along the serene river in Panna on a unique boat safari, offering a rare perspective to observe wildlife from the water.
- Encounter majestic sloth bears and stealthy leopards roaming freely in the untouched wilderness of Satpura National Park.
- Explore a variety of landscapes - from rugged hills and rocky terrains to lush bamboo forests, across four diverse national parks.
- Discover a rich variety of rare birds and vibrant flora during peaceful early morning safaris and tranquil boat rides.
Three forests, one trail.
Rocky plateau, hill forest, and dense sal in succession - each reserve run long enough for its own rhythm of safaris and boat rides to unfold.
01
Panna
Madhya Pradesh
Rocky plateau cut by the Ken river - a reserve still rebuilding its reputation after tigers were reintroduced here from scratch, with a boat safari alongside the jeep drives, and the trip's opening chapter.
4 Safaris + 1 Boat Safari · 3 Days
02
Satpura
Madhya Pradesh
Hills and dense cover with none of the crowds of the bigger reserves - sloth bear and leopard country, with a second boat safari threaded between the jeep drives.
8 Safaris + 1 Boat Safari · 4 Days
03
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - the trip's closing chapter, and its longest single stretch of safaris.
5 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single continuous overland passage from Nagpur, through Panna, Satpura, and Pench in turn, closing back at Nagpur.
01
Panna
Days 1 – 3
02
Satpura
Days 4 - 7
03
Pench
Days 8 - 12
Panna
Days 01 - 03
Day 1
Arrive in Nagpur and head straight to Panna for a peaceful evening.
Day 2
Begin your wild journey with two thrilling jeep safaris in Panna.
Day 3
Enjoy two more safaris, including a scenic boat ride in the forest.
Satpura
Days 04 - 07
Day 4
Explore Satpura’s rugged terrain on two exciting game drives.
Day 5
Long drive to Satpura - reach by evening and relax at the resort.
Day 6
Another safari-packed day chasing tigers, leopards, and sloth bears.
Day 7
Discover Satpura by boat in the morning, safari in the evening.
Pench
Days 08 - 12
Day 8
Drive to Pench and jump into your first jungle safari post-lunch.
Day 9
Dive deep into Pench’s wild zones with two thrilling game drives.
Day 10
Morning and evening safari in Pench.
Day 11
Another two safaris in pench.
Day 12
End with a final morning safari before heading back to Nagpur.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Panna, Pench and Satpura including all meals and safari.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep, and guide in Panna, Pench and Satpura Park.
- 8 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Satpura.
- 1 Boat Safari in Satpura.
- 4 Private jeep safaris & 1 Boat safari will be provided in Panna
- Air-conditioned Vehicle for all land transfers.
- Airport and hotel assistance pre- and post-trip.
- Water bottles during land transfer and safari.
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 |
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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 Panna, Satpura and Pench Safari Tour?
11 nights / 12 days, covering Panna, Satpura, and Pench National Parks.
How many safaris are included?
17 jeep safaris and 2 boat safaris in total - 4 jeep safaris and 1 boat safari in Panna, 8 jeep safaris and 1 boat safari in Satpura, and 5 jeep safaris in Pench.
What makes Satpura different from the other two reserves?
Satpura pairs jeep safaris with boat rides on the same river, and is a quieter, less-visited reserve with sloth bears, leopards, and gaur alongside its tigers.
Are the tour dates fixed, or can I customize?
Seven fixed departures run between November 2026 and February 2027, and the tour can also be arranged as a private, customizable itinerary.