Our Programss
Our Programss
This wildlife tour covers two spectacular parks of central India Pench & Satpura, both unique & diverse. Pench is primarily a Teak forest popular for Tiger & Wild Dogs. Pench is the forest which inspired Rudyard Kiplings – The Jungle Book. Satpura is more popular for Leopards, Sloth Bear, Crocodiles & migratory birds. While in Pench the focus is on jeep safaris, Satpura offers a unique way of exploring the park by foot, boat and jeep.
Pench Tree Lodge is a boutique experience, set in one of the least explored areas of the Pench National Park. Located in the picturesque village of Sarahiri, the lodge offers its guests proximity to the Karmajhiri gate, and closer home, access to 16 hectares of private forested land to explore and observe the occasional wildlife at close quarters. While at the lodge, the tastefully done up accommodation offers a serene slice of wildlife heaven, surrounded by undisturbed rolling acres of jungle shrub and trees. The six cottages and six treehouses perched on top of Mahua trees are private cocoons and yet, are at an easy distance from the dining and recreational spaces.
Pench National Park established in 1975 harbors one of the highest densities of prey animals, chased by an estimated 65 Tigers. The landscapes of scrublands, deciduous forest of Teaks and many lakes, streams and Pench River can be instantly associated with the incidents and wild mentions of the animal life in the jungle book of Sir Rudyard Kipling. Pench is popular for Tiger, Wild Dog, Indian Gaur, Jackal & Leopard besides many other mammals & birds.
Denwa Backwater Escape is located overlooking the mesmerizing backwaters of a dam built on Denwa River in Satpura National Park, the area popularly known as Madhai. It is built on 10 acres of forested land along the river and across the river is the national park which is approached by a boat and then by jeeps to go deeper into the forest. The lodge offers stunning views of the Denwa River, grasslands across and rolling Pachmari hills. With just 8 cottages and 2 Treehouses, swimming pool and nature library, lodge provides an intimate experience in the jungles of central highlands.
Satpura National Park is spread over 1427 sq. km. and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries and is a unique habitat with altitude ranging from about 980 to 4436 feet. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thick dense green forest of Sal and with other medicinal herbs, it also has large tracts of Teak forests. Fauna comprises of Spotted Deer, Indian Bison (Gaur), Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Wild Dog (locally called Dhole), Sloth bear, Black Buck, Porcupine, Sambhar, Four Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Marsh Crocodile, Malabar Squirrel & Langur. It offers good birding opportunity due to its unique terrain and many water bodies including the Tawa reservoir.
Day 01: Pench National Park Arrive Pench Tiger Reserve for lunch. Evening at leisure and overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 02: Pench National Park Morning and evening jeep safaris in Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 03: Pench National Park Morning and evening jeep safaris in Pench Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Pench Tree Lodge.
Day 04: Pench - Satpura Post breakfast drive 6-7 hours to Satpura Tiger Reserve. Evening boat Ride on Denwa River. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape.
Day 05: Satpura National Park Morning and Eveing Jeep Safaris in Satpura Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape.
Day 06: Satpura National Park Morning walking safari inside the Satpura Tiger Reserve. Late eveing Jeep Safari in buffer area. Overnight at Denwa Backwater Escape.
Day 07: Satpura National Park Post breakfast transfer for further connections.
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Above tour rate is valid till 30th June 2023.
Book 130 days in advance and get 10 % off on total tour cost (against full payment).
Get 20 % off for travel between 6th to 21st January and between 1st May to 30th June (against full payment).
New year night supplement (31st Dec) USD 50 per person.
For foreign nationals, please email on salesdesk@pugdundeesafaris.com or call on +91-9540537711
For Indian nationals, please email on sales@pugdundeesafaris.com or call on +91-8800637711, +91 124-2570404, 2571404
Twin sharing accommodation at the lodge as per program.
All meals starting from lunch on arrival till breakfast on departure and tea/coffee service.
Four shared safaris in Pench national park including entry fee, jeep and guide charges.
Two shared jeep safaris, one walking safari, one late evening buffer patrol safari and one boat safari in Satpura with entry fees, jeep / boat charges and guide charges included.
Road transfers between the lodges (Pench-Satpura) by air-conditioned Toyota Innova or similar
All applicable taxes.
Camera fee - as on date, still & video cameras are free in Pench and Satpura.
Any airfare or rail tickets.
Transfers from airport / station to the lodge and back.
Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered.
Insurance, laundry and phone calls.
Bottled water (we provide filtered water), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Tips and gratuities.
Anything that is not included in the above inclusion list.
Above rates are valid till 30th June 2023.
Rates may differ during Christmas, New Years and long weekends; please contact reservations team for details.
50% advance payment at the time of booking and balance 30 days before arrival date.
No adjustments or refunds in case of not availing any facility from the package.
In keeping with our heightened security procedures, we request all guests to carry a photo-identity to present at check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their Passport and valid visa. Indian nationals can present any one of the following: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card or PAN card. This should be the same as submitted at the time of safari bookings.
Guests who have paid by online credit card will have to also sign a further authorization at the lodge on arrival and present the original card.
Our standard check-in time is 1330 hrs and check out time is 1100 hrs local time.
Subject to availability of rooms, we can offer you an early check-in and late checkout facility. For us to guarantee you an early check-in or late check out, you will need to reserve the room from the previous night.
Pench and Satpura national parks remain closed every Wednesday for afternoon safari & for full day on Diwali & Holi.
The forest department may close the park on short notice due to rain.
1 child below 5 years complimentary, others will be charged 25% of double's cost.
Children between 5-12 years 25% of the cost of double package in the same rooms.
Above 12 years at 40% the cost of the double package, if minimum 65% extra child supplement has been paid, an automatic upgrade to 2 rooms will be provided, subject to availability.
7 days and less - 100% cancellation.
8 days to 21 days - 60% cancellation.
21 days to 35 days - 30% cancellation.
35 days and above - 20% cancellation.
Amendment in dates within 35 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
Cancellation amount is calculated as per total booking amount and not as per advance deposited.
Christmas / New Year and long weekend bookings are non-refundable.