June 9 – 17, 2020
8 nights / 9 days
India Tiger Safari Adventure
Starting at $5,990
per person
8 slots available
Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park
Hwange National Park
India adventurer Tiger Safari!
Your adventure begins with arrival in Delhi for one night before flying down to Madhya Pradesh, the best place to uncover the diversity of India’s wildlife & a strong hold of Tigers.
After a short flight from Delhi, you will land into Jabalpur and transferred to Bandhavgarh National Park Stay for four nights at Kings Lodge – nestled between Sal forested hills. Indulge in safaris to get a small peep into Indian wildlife and also try to spot the elusive Bengal tiger.
Travel south to Kanha National park where you will stay for four nights in charming bungalows at Kanha Earth Lodge. Enjoy safaris and experience vast Sal forest and meadows with varied wildlife.
From Kanha travel west to Satpura, where you stay for three nights at Denwa Backwater Lodge. Enjoy your stay and explore the park that support array of mammals and a great place to see the sloth bear during safaris, canoeing and walking inside the park. Conclude your slice of Central India with an exclusive boat cruise up on the Tawa dam and visiting the world heritage Bhimbhetka Rock shelters before travelling to Bhopal staying at the regal Jehan Numa Palace.
There are limited places available on this Action packed India Safari adventure, so be sure to register your interest with Ubon Safari.
We hope to see you on Safari with us!
Includes:
- Domestic flights (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Victoria Falls to Johannesburg)
- Airport transfers, camp transfers
- All meals
- Select beers, wines, spirits
- Park entry fees
- Activities
- Licensed guide
Excludes:
- Drinks, Items of personal nature
- Tips
- Personal and travel insurance
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra transfers different from the specified itinerary
- International flights
Day 1 – 09 June 2020
Arrival at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, meet and greet, join fellow group members for Flight to Victoria Falls departing at 10:50hrs. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, road transfer from airport to Gorges Lodge. Briefing will be done at the lodge.
Spend the afternoon by the pool sipping delicious refreshments. In the evening head off to Dibu Dibu for sundowners and snacks while you watch the lodge’s resident pair of black eagles soar only metres away from you.
Enjoy a tasty 3 Course dinner with entertainments in the main lodge area overlooking the gorge.
Lunch and dinner at Gorges Lodge.
Overnight: Gorges Lodge
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2 – 10 June 2020
Enjoy early morning tea on your veranda followed by a sumptuous breakfast in the main lodge area. After breakfast, you’ll be taken into town and enjoy the guided Tour of the Falls before the road transfer to Sinamatela (Mbala Gate approx. 1.5hrs) where you’ll be met with your Guide who will transfer to Nehimba with a Game drive en-route (approx. 3hrs).
On arrival at Nehimba, settle in, enjoy the African rustic charm that surrounds you. After late lunch at the main lodge, head out for a game drive on the lodge’s private concession. Enjoy the sundowners at a waterhole while watching the sun dip below the horizon.
Return to the lodge for a 3 course delectable bush dinner served out under the African sky near the lodge waterhole.
After dinner, there will be a night drive around the concession to spot nocturnal species that are starting their day.
Dinner at Nehimba Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Nehimba Safari Lodge
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – 11 June 2020
Today, head out with your guide for game drives and walks exploring the beautiful Northern part of Hwange National Park. Stop off at Nehimba Seeps for mid-morning tea break.
Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch followed by a siesta or relax by the lodge swimming pool.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive and a sundowner at the area’s famed waterhole.
Back at the camp, enjoy a relaxing bath or shower to freshen up before enjoying a three-course dinner in the main lodge area followed by reliving the days’ safari around the campfire, later fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Dinner at Nehimba Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Nehimba Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4 – 12 June 2020
Early morning full English breakfast will be served before checking out and driving through the park to Dete Railway Station (approx. 2.5hrs) to board the Elephant Express rail car for the rail transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge.
Enjoy the Picnic lunch before departing on the game drive along the way to Ngamo Siding (approx. 2hrs). You wil be picked up from Ngamo Siding by the Lodge vehicle and transferred to Bomani Tented Lodge, famous for its unique scenery and large herd of elephants in Hwange. The lodge is situated on a private concession on the edge of the South-Eastern corner of Hwange National Park.
After arriving on the Elephant Express, settle into your tent and enjoy a three course supper out under the stars next to the lodge waterhole (weather permitting).
After dinner there will be a night drive around the lodge’s private concession.
Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5 – 13 June 2020
After an early breakfast, head Ngamo village, a 30 minute drive from Bomani, for a very special morning that gives guests a chance to experience a real and un-choreographed interaction with local villagers. The visit culminated in a tour of the school and singing performance by some of the children followed by a class interaction where children have an opportunity to meet guests and the guests to meet the children.
Lunch and Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6 – 14 June 2020
After an early breakfast, morning game drive and return back to the lodge for lunch.
Enjoy a little afternoon game drive into Hwange National park ending up at the unique underground blind at Stoffe’s Pan for sundowners and canapés and wonderful rare moments with nature.
Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7 – 15 June 2020
After morning tea or coffee on your private deck, enjoy a guided early morning walk exploring the wilderness on foot before returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.
Short drive back to Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express back to Dete Railway station and then onto the Hub by road transfer (approx.. 4hrs).
You’ll be picked up from the Hub by the Camp vehicles and transfer to Zambezi Sands.
Settle into your luxury tent and then head out on the river for a sunset drift with sundowners and snacks.
Night drive back to the lodge followed by a superb 3 course meal served in the dining room main deck.
Dinner at Zambezi Sands River Camp.
Overnight: Zambezi Sands River Camp
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8 – 16 June 2020
Today, head out with your guide for game drives and walks exploring the beautiful Northern part of Hwange National Park. Stop off at Nehimba Seeps for mid-morning tea break.
Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch followed by siesta or relax by the lodge swimming pool.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive and a sundowner at the area’s famed waterhole.
Back at the camp, enjoy a relaxing bath or shower to freshen up before enjoying a three course dinner in the main lodge area followed by reliving the days’ safari around the campfire, later fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Dinner at Zambezi Sands River Camp.
Overnight: Zambezi Sands River Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 9 – 17 June 2020
Enjoy your last morning sipping tea or coffee on your private deck as the sun rises over the river and the mist settles and then breakfast on the main lodge deck, taking in the sights and sounds of your Zimbabwean safari one last time before your road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport to catch your Flight back to Johannesburg.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.