India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein

Arrive in Delhi in the morning and transfer to catch the domestic 2-hour flight to Jabalpur. On arrival we drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a journey of approximately 3-4 hours. You will have time to relax at the resort before dinner.

Nature Heritage Resort

An early start for our first morning safari in Bandhavgarh National Park. Gates open at 5.30am and your leader will advise wake up time and breakfast arrangements which will either be a packed breakfast to take into the park or on return from the safari. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided before we drive to the park. After the safari there is free time or you may like to participate in or watch a very special cricket match. For a number of years Exodus and Friends of Conservation have been heavily sponsoring the local school in Tala which is adjacent to Bandhavgarh. To celebrate this initiative there will be a cricket match/festival this afternoon which Exodus is sponsoring. It would be great to have some experienced players to join the teams however spectators all welcome. The match will be played in the school grounds and although it is not an overly serious affair it is a huge event for the village and the school children. The park is closed this afternoon so we are not missing out on any game drives. This cricket match is part of Paul Goldstein's 'Worth More Alive' campaign which focuses on the protection of Bengal Tigers. 2020 marks 10 years since he first ran the London Marathon in his - now legendary - tiger suit to raise money for these vunerable animals. Along with sponsoring the match Exodus will be providing a donation to 'Worth More Alive'. This donation will go towards re-building and equipping two schools in Bandhavgarh. By providing 1,000 local children with an education effectively underwritten by conservation the message Paul hopes to get across is the benefits of protecting their striped neighbours. As Paul says, "Unless local people - including children - are feeling any benefits why should they bother protecting them."
Nature Heritage Resort

Another wonderful day in the park with two safaris in search of the elusive tiger and also enjoying sightings of the other varied wildlife and birds in the park. Early wake up with tea/coffee and biscuits. After the morning safari we return to the resort for a leisurely breakfast. This afternoon we have our second safari and on return to the resort high tea with snacks are provided followed by dinner later. There will be plenty of time today for indulging your passion for photography.
Nature Heritage Resort

Up early to make the most of the best tiger sighting times. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available before driving to the park. You will be advised of wake up time and breakfast arrangements by your leader. A full day exploring the park and looking out for a wide range of wildlife
Nature Heritage Resort

Our usual early morning start in the hope of seeing tigers. Tea/coffee and biscuits before driving to the park. After the morning safari return to the resort for a leisurely breakfast. Later in the afternoon we head off for our second safari of the day
Nature Heritage Resort

A second full day safari adventure. You will be advised of wake up time and breakfast arrangements. Enjoy a full day exploring the park and looking out for a wide range of wildlife and hoping for those iconic tiger shots.
Nature Heritage Resort

This morning we are up early for our last safari before the drive back to Jabalpur Airport for the domestic flight back to Delhi. Those on the flight inclusive package will have an internal transfer to the International terminal for their Flight back to London. At time of writing the group flight is departing after midnight. Land Only arrangements will finish after arrival at Delhi airport.

Today is our final full-day safari, immersing in the national park and taking advantage of the extended opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife with our local guides. You will be advised of wake-up time and breakfast arrangements.



Accommodation: Nature Heritage Resort

We are up early for our last safari before a transfer to Jabalpur Airport, where we catch our return flight to Delhi. Our trip ends here. However, if you have a long time between arriving at Delhi Airport and your onward flight, we can arrange a transfer to an airport hotel, where you can relax in relative comfort and use their restaurant and pool/gym facilities before transferring back to the international terminal.



Please note, hotel day rooms are not provided and subject to availability on request for an additional cost. Please request this no later than two weeks prior to travel with your sales representative.