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India:
Tiger Safari and Goa Beach Itinerary
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| Fly-in, Safari & beach | | | This two centre itinerary includes one of the largest and finest Tiger Reserves in India, followed by a relaxing beach break in Goa. |
| Country | India | | Duration | 9 nights | | Best Time to Visit | Between October and March | | Accommodation | Hotels and safari camp | | Activities | Game viewing, bird walks, cycling, river swimming, elephant safaris | | Places Visited | Mumbai (Bombay), Kanha National Park, Goa | | Guide Price | From £1,562 per person sharing, including flights |
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Day 1
Fly with Virgin Airways in economy class from London Heathrow, departing at 1800, to Mumbai (Bombay).
Day 2
On arrival in Mumbai at 0735, you will met and transferred to the Leela Kempinski Hotel for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Premiere Room.
Terms: Room only.
Day 3
This morning you will transferred back to the airport to connect with a flight to Nagpur departing at 0705. On arrival at 0825, you will be met and transferred by private a/c Ambassador car with driver/guide to Kanha National Park (about 5½ hours) and to Sher Garh Tented Camp to stay for 3 nights in a tented cottage. Optional afternoon game drive.
Terms: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kanha Tiger Reserve
This National Park, situated in the south of Madhya Pradesh State and one of the largest National Parks in India, was created in 1972 as part of a project to save the Indian Tiger and its habitat. The park extends to some 1945 sq.kms. of undulating country and consists of a buffer zone surrounding an inner core area of 940 sq.kms. of sal and bamboo forests, meandering river valleys, vast meadows and high plateaus. Today, the park is home to 22 species of mammal, including over 100 tigers, the rarely sighted nocturnal sloth bear and the once almost extinct hard-ground-adapted swamp deer or barasingha, now found only at Kanha. Also present are: langur, wild pig, chital, sambhar, Indian wild dog, barking deer, gaur, Indian fox, jungle cat and wolf. In addition, the reserve has recorded sightings of over 220 bird species. This is one of India's most picturesque tiger reserves and is one of the finest locations in which to view the highly endangered Royal Bengal tiger. |
Days 4 & 5
Morning and afternoon game drives in the National Park, with the addition of an elephant ride in the morning. Midday is free for walks in and around the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Sher Garh.
Day 6
Road transfer back to Nagpur airport to connect with a flight at 2130 to Mumbai. On arrival at 2250 you will be met and transferred to the Leela Kempinski Hotel for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Premiere Room.
Terms: Room only.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport to connect with a flight to Goa, departing at 1200 and arriving at 1300. You will be met and transferred to the Taj Holiday Village to stay for 3 nights in a sea-facing cottage.
Terms: Bed and breakafst.
Day 10
Early transfer to the airport to connect with a flight to Mumbai, departing at 0810. On arrival at 0910, you will be met and transferred to the International Airport to connect with a Virgin Airways flight in economy class to London, departing at 1320 and arriving at London Heathrow at 1835.
Suggested add-ons and combinations with this itinerary: - The Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
- Himalaya Trek.
- Houseboats, backwaters and beaches of Kerala.
- The Maldives.
This is a suggested itinerary only and is entirely flexible. Arrangements can be tailored to your exact requirements. Request a Quote/More Information |
