Beyond Wild :: Travel and Resorts

Overview

Imagine spending the New Year's in one of India's most cherished and popular tiger reserves! Imagine ushering in the New Year under a thousand stars as we huddle around a warm campfire, as the December chill hits the land! Imagine waking up on January the 1st and seeing a tiger at sunrise!

Oh, we cannot wait for this blockbuster!

What to expect?

There are trips and then there are life-altering journeys that will define your heart and mind.

One such journey will be into Tadoba. Pristine and extravagant in its beauty, it will entice the senses and enchant your soul. The tigers of Tadoba are wonders to behold and to be amongst the chosen few, who have been in their presence is indeed an honour. With its accessibility, easy accommodation options and commitment to the wildlife thriving within its boundaries, Tadoba remains one of the few havens where humans and nature commune with respect, admiration and a bone-deep gratification.

Maharashtra's most unique national park is also the most prolific tiger jungle in the country. Dozens of cubs of various ages and their 'sighting-friendly' parents make this an absolute Tiger heaven. This land of Maya, Sonam, Waghdoh and Madhuri also holds the distinction for the most number of sightings of leopards and sloth bears. Our guides and drivers would leave no stone (and path) upturned in their quest to show you these enigmatic forest denizens. Add in a pack of wild dogs or the Dhole and you get the Big 4 of central India! Ensure you come with a lot of spare memory cards for Tadoba seldom disappoints!

Day 1

Drive Nagpur to Tadoba-Evening Safari-Overnight Stay

(You are requested to reach Nagpur anytime till 9:30 am. The convenient timings will be mailed once we start communication regarding the tour).

(Our favourite team of drivers would receive you at the airport / railway station, serve you hot breakfast but before long, we would be on the highway to Tadoba. Post check-in, we have lunch and without further ado, step into our wildlife attire and go for the first of our 6 jungle safaris. This would be a fantastic introduction to Tadoba and if luck is on our side, we will get our first Tiger today! The beauty of this great reserve and the astounding variety of mammals would fill your heart with joy, and cameras with images! After the safari, as our friends at the lodge serve you piping hot tea and coffee, our experts would do what they are best at - conduct a fun-filled but extremely informative session about Tadoba and its many animals. Over dinner, we have an informal talk about the nuances and tricks of wildlife photography, for the next three days do require you to be at your best!)

Day 2

Overnight in Tadoba

(We shall undertake two safaris in Tadoba over these two days. Based on the sightings over the last few days and areas where cubs are currently found, we shall focus our attention there and spend a greater time in tracking tigers around those hotspots. Tadoba's core and buffer together harbour more than a hundred tigers and our endeavour would not only be to see as many as possible but spend quality time with them, while making some cherished images of this most iconic of nature's creations. Tonight, we have a gala party around a warm campfire as we sing songs and usher in the New Year!

Day 3

Two more safaris. Drive back to Nagpur.

(After two more safaris in Tadoba, as we try for our first tigers of 2020, we drive back to Nagpur at 6:30 pm from where we embark on our return journey home. We reach Nagpur at around 8:45 pm.

(You are requested to board any flight/train after 10 pm.)

Highlights

Easily one of India's best Tiger jungles where tiger sightings and photo opportunities are abundant.

Stay at a beautiful forest lodge in a dense woodland where you can expect to see absolutely any animal.

Safari with our wildlife experts and guides and learn a great deal about the ways of the wild.

Immerse yourself on our on-camp photography and wildlife sessions.

The 'Big 4' or the 'Tiger, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wild Dog' are found here in huge numbers. We try and complete the 'Big 4'!!

A short and quick trip with minimal road travel to and fro Nagpur.

Our brilliant network with the local guides and drivers and keen understanding of tiger behaviour shall ensure the best possible sightings.

Usher in the New Year at India's tiger capital with your favorite wildlife safari friends and mentors!

Costs

4-men gypsy increment at 2500/- INR per person for the entire tour.

(What is this?)

Cost per child (5-10 years) sharing room with 2 adults: 16,900/- INR per child

Cost per child (below 5 years) who wants a separate seat in the jeep: 4,900/- INR per child

GST of 5% extra on above costs.

Booking amount: 50% of the tour cost.

Balance can be paid upto a month before departure.

Please note:

1. Above costs remain same for Indian and non Indian nationals.

2. We shall select the Navegaon gate, the best gate for sightings.

4. Tadoba, unfortunately, has pricing based on when we book permits. If booked in between 120-60 days advance, permit cost is double. Same permits, if not fully booked, become available at half the cost 60 days advance.

But, for these peak dates, the costly permits become full and hence we have to book 120 days in advance. It is great to confirm as early as possible.

4. We have included 5 safaris in 2 nights, it is possible.

Inclusions

Accommodation at the chosen wildlife resort for 2 nights in comfortable Air-conditioned rooms/tents.
All meals ex-Nagpur (daily bed tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner) starting breakfast on day 1 and concluding lunch on day 3.
5 jungle safaris in Tadoba National Park (both buffer and core) with all fees, permits, taxes, guide and gypsy charges.
Safaris in the best possible premium zones selected as per our past experience and current sighting trends.
Services of a ‘Beyond Wild’ wildlife expert ex Nagpur.
Return Nagpur-Pench-Nagpur transfers by an AC SUV-vehicle (Toyota Innova/similar).
Lots of sessions and group discussions as part of our interactions on wildlife and day's sightings.
A professional forest driver and forest guide for all safaris.

Exclusions

Any air fare or rail fare.
All Govt. Taxes as applicable.
Personal expenses like laundry, soft drinks, hard drinks, mineral water, internet and telephone charges, etc.
Camera fees (200/- per camera with lens of 250 mm or above per safari).
Anything not mentioned in the list of inclusions.

Travel to and fro Nagpur:

While the travel up to Nagpur on Day 1 and travel from Nagpur on Day 3 is extra, we can assist you to book the transport or book it for you. Please contact our head office at info@beyondwild.in for further details regarding the arrangements and we shall be more than happy to help you.

Booking Procedure

A 50% advance amount and a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver's License, OCI, Passport, Voter's ID, Government Employee's ID, school/College ID would all do for Indian nationals.

For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed) should be scanned and mailed at info@beyondwild.in or alternatively whatsapped at 09372253468.

Cancellation - Refund (On Tour Cost)

If cancellation is communicated 10 days (or less) before departure OR No Show - No Refund.
If cancellation is communicated 20 to 11 days before departure - 20% of tour cost refunded.
If cancellation is communicated 30 to 21 days before departure - 40% of tour cost refunded.
If cancellation is communicated 30 to 59 days before departure - 60% of tour cost refunded.
If cancellation is communicated 60 days (or more) before departure - 80% of tour cost refunded.
If cancellation is communicated 120 days (or more) before departure - Full Refund.