Welcome to India
Your journey begins in Delhi, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to The Imperial New Delhi.
Settle into this elegant landmark hotel and take the remainder of the day to relax before your journey continues into the heart of Central India.
Overnight: The Imperial, New Delhi
Into the Wilderness
After checking out, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Bhopal.
From Bhopal, the journey continues by road, taking you away from the city and towards the forests of Central India. Arrive at Bori Safari Lodge, your base for the next four nights, and settle into the wilderness.
Later, head out for your first Evening Game Drive in Bori Wildlife Sanctuary — an opportunity to begin discovering a landscape that remains one of Central India's lesser-known wildernesses.
Overnight: Bori Safari Lodge
Safari: Evening Game Drive
Beyond the Familiar
The next three days are dedicated to exploring Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, with Morning and Evening Game Drives.
One of India's oldest protected forests, Bori offers a distinctly wild experience, with dense woodland, open landscapes and a rich variety of habitats. The sanctuary is home to an impressive range of wildlife, from Bengal tigers and leopards to sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur and an abundance of birdlife.
With time on your side, the emphasis is on slowing down and experiencing the forest as a whole. Read the signs of the wilderness, observe the changing light and allow each drive to unfold according to what is happening around you.
Bori is not simply a place to look for wildlife. It is a chance to experience a quieter, less familiar side of Central India's wilderness.
Overnight: Bori Safari Lodge
Safari: Morning & Evening Game Drives
From One Wilderness to Another
Leave Bori behind and continue by road towards Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, your base for the next four nights.
The landscape gradually changes as you approach Satpura, with the forests and hills of the Satpura range beginning to dominate the horizon.
Settle into Reni Pani and take in your surroundings before beginning the next chapter of your journey.
Overnight: Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, Satpura
Into the Heart of Satpura
Over the next three days, explore Satpura National Park through Morning and Evening Game Drives.
Satpura is a wilderness of dramatic landscapes — forested hills, deep valleys, sandstone formations and the Denwa River — creating an environment that feels distinctly different from many of India's better-known tiger reserves.
The richness lies in the variety. Alongside its larger mammals, Satpura is known for its birdlife, smaller predators and the quieter encounters that reward those willing to slow down and observe.
Each drive offers a new perspective on the landscape, with the guiding team helping you understand the intricate relationships between the forest, its wildlife and the river that runs through it.
Overnight: Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
Safari: Morning & Evening Game Drives
From the Wild to an Ancient Landscape
Leave Reni Pani and travel towards Bhopal, with a visit to the extraordinary Bhimbetka Rock Shelters along the way.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhimbetka preserves some of the oldest evidence of human life and artistic expression in the Indian subcontinent. The rock shelters and their ancient paintings offer a remarkable connection to people who inhabited these landscapes thousands of years ago.
Continue to Jehan Numa Retreat in Bhopal and settle into the hotel.
The evening offers a chance to experience another facet of Central India through Lost Flavours — a culinary journey through the region's heritage.
Overnight: Jehan Numa Retreat, Bhopal
Experience: Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
Walking Through History
Today takes you deeper into the cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
Visit the Great Stupa at Sanchi, one of India's most important Buddhist monuments, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Continue to the Udayagiri Caves, where rock-cut sculptures and carvings from the Gupta period reveal another layer of the region's extraordinary history.
The day continues with a visit to Bhopal's Old City and Museum, offering an insight into the city's distinctive cultural and royal heritage.
Return to Jehan Numa Retreat for your final evening in Central India.
Overnight: Jehan Numa Retreat, Bhopal
Experience: Sanchi, Udayagiri Caves, Bhopal Old City & Museum
Back to the Capital
After checking out from Jehan Numa Retreat, transfer to Bhopal Airport for your flight to Delhi.
On arrival, transfer to The Imperial New Delhi, where you will spend your final night.
After days immersed in the forests and cultural landscapes of Central India, this final evening offers time to relax and reflect on the journey.
Overnight: The Imperial, New Delhi
Until Next Time
After checking out from The Imperial, transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward journey.
Your Soul of the Satpuras journey comes to an end, taking with you the memories of two remarkable wildernesses, ancient landscapes and the cultural heritage of Central India.
Inclusions
- Meet and assist upon international arrival at New Delhi Airport.
- 2 night at The Imperial New Delhi, on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Room Type: Heritage Room
- 2 nights at Jehan Numa Retreat on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Room Type: Luxury Room
- 4 nights at Reni Pani, Satpura on a Full Board basis. Room Type: Luxury Room
- 4 nights at Bori Safari Lodge on a Full Board basis. Room Type: Luxury Room
- 3 morning and 3 evening game drives at Bori Wildlife Sanctuary.
- 3 morning and 3 evening safari at Satpura National Park.
- All airport and surface transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Professional guide and monument fee at Sanchi, Udayagiri, Bhimbetka.
Exclusions
- Tipping and Gratuities
- International flights and visas
- Comprehensive travel & trip cancellation insurance
- At hotels, the standard check-in time is 2 PM, and check-out time is 12 PM. Early check-in and late check-out services are available upon request, subject to availability, and may involve additional charges.
- Excess baggage allowance on internal flights. This can be paid directly at the airline counter at the time of check in.
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- All expenses personal in nature like premium spirits, tipping and anything not mentioned in the itinerary will be charged on actuals and payable directly at the lodges.
- Personal expenses such as laundry.
Payment Terms
- 25% Non Refundable deposit to secure the trip.
- 75% Balance to be paid 120 days prior to date of arrival
Notes
- 'Wilderness Uncut' reserves the right to amend tour pricing due to any fluctuations in exchange rates, change in park fees structure and any unforeseen circumstances not in our control.
- Trip extensions to other National Parks in India or Cultural extensions to Taj, Khajuraho or any other places of interest can be organised on request.
- Valid Passport copy needs to be provided on booking. This is needed to secure park permits.
- Safari permits for all parks in Central India open 120 days in advance. All permits are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Parks remain closed on Wednesday Evening
- It is important that all travelers have adequate Travel & Cancellation Insurance.