Choosing the Arrangements that are Right for You
There are two main safari regions in Central India:
1. Kanha National Park.
2. Pench National Park.
Each of these regions has its own unique experience to offer – whether you travel independently, or in an organized group.
When you use the Safari2India.com travel network, you have the assurance that your arrangements have been planned by professionals; and in the event that an
unforeseen problem does arise, a tour escort, local host or representative of the tour operator is promptly available to assist you.
Before you begin to study what is available, we suggest you make a list of your holiday goals. This will help to keep in focus the things that are most important to you
as you compare the options – what you want to see and experience, when you want to go, and so forth. Don’t hesitate to contact us when questions arise - there’s no such thing as a silly question when planning your well-earned vacation.
Wild Life Photography Tips:
It’s important to know the behavior of the animals you’re trying to photograph. By understanding their behavior you will have a better chance of finding them and you will be able to predict their actions.
By reading up on animal behavior you will learn the different kinds of terrain the various animals prefer. You can combine that knowledge with that of your qualified guide to plan the best Indian Safari, where you will have the opportunity to take some amazing photo’s.
Security is very important, so make sure that you don’t put yourself in danger. Also never interfere with the natural behavior of the animals in order to take a better photo!
Guided Safaris/ Tours
Guided Tours are the more traditional of safari/tour products, and are more varied that you might think. Guided safaris vary in length, group size, and budget.
Although you can still do safaris that encompass in a rugged overland truck, you can also travel in style in a small, air-conditioned vehicle, on a much shorter itinerary.
Guided arrangements can also be made on a private basis, where you might only wish to travel with two or three friends, and family members. Itineraries cover the
entire spectrum, from the back-to-basics camping, to luxury tented accommodation.
Indeed, your Safari in India can be enhanced by traveling on an overland basis, with a knowledgeable guide. It is often the best way to travel if you are looking at
the traditional, game viewing safari.
Much research goes into planning guided safaris and tours, resulting in reliable and stimulating itineraries. This is particularly true in less developed destinations - where a lack of infrastructure can make independent travel more of an ordeal than a holiday.
Some people wonder if they’ll have enough independence on a guided tour. Many of our tour operators build in free time on group tours, giving travellers the best of
both worlds.
Best Time to Visit Kanha & Pench National Park:
The park is unique in nature, making it difficult to specify any particular time as being the best time. Kanha has three major seasons - the rainy, the cold & the hot.
The rainy Season (Mid June - October)
The monsoonal showers in late June kills the heat & the vegetation turns into intense green. A thick undercoat starts covering the forest floor & the leaves on the deciduous trees unfold. This is the flourishing period for the herbivores. But the park is closed for visitors in this season.
The cold season ( November - February)
Winter is the best season of the year. The day temperature rarely goes over 30°C. November is mildly cold while December - January are the coldest. Since monsoon has recently receded the vegetation is green, but the grass in the meadows turns yellow due to severe frost.
The Hot Season ( March - Mid June)
Summer in Kanha and Pench is not very harsh. Though the daytime temperature reaches 40°C in shade, there are no hot winds. rains, if any are sporadic, but it sometimes hails in March - April. The meadows are filled with dominant stags displaying and courting with the females and fighting rivals for them. Most of the people prefer to visit Kanha between February & June. A stay of 3-4 days is advisable to get a really good sighting of Kanha’s entire range of wildlife.
