Arrive: Delhi, India
Depart: Delhi, India
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In the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, February-March are warm months, with average temperatures ranging from highs of 91F to lows of 60F, sometimes dropping into the 40s at dawn. Because water sources are more scarce during this time, it can be easier to find the wildlife.
October-November, the last months of the post monsoon-autumn, it is slightly less hot, with temperature averaging highs of 82F and lows of 50F. The forest is generally more beautiful at this time, but the wildlife may be a bit harder to spot among the greenery.
In the early dawn, when we start our morning safari drives, it can often be quite cold (40-45F) and you will need a warm jacket, hat, and gloves for these early drives in an open jeep. By 11:00 am, it will warm up considerably, and by mid-day, it will be 80-90F, with high humidity. Again in the evening, it cools off and you will need a light jacket. Because of the varied temperatures each day, it is best to dress in layers.
A typical day begins with an early morning wake-up call (5:00-5:45 am), when tea and coffee are brought to our rooms. We head out by 4WD vehicle for a morning safari. We'll stop at a scenic spot for a picnic-style breakfast, and return to the lodge for lunch, with a second 4WD safari in the afternoon.
"This trip was awesome! Seeing a tiger step out of the undergrowth was one of the most thrilling moments of my life."
Marion C.
Kinston, NC
"I knew we would probably see some tigers and animals, but I had no idea how many tigers and how many different animals. MAGICAL! The guides and naturalists were excellent."
Mary A.
Tucson, AZ
"A pleasure! Full of learning, good experiences, great food, excellent guide!"
Melissa S.
Kailua Kona, HI
"This trip exceeded our expectations with an in-depth visit to four of India's national park game reserves. We could not have packed more activity into the trip and came away exceedingly happy that we had attended."
Ron P.
Hollywood,Florida
"This was a very special travel experience for us. The trip's intense focus on the forest, tigers, other animals, neighboring villagers, and India's ongoing conservation efforts undertaken to save them all, instilled in us a great respect for those engaged in this most important endeavor."
Tom B.
Omaha,Nebraska
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