Rise early this morning for a private jeep safari in Panna National Park.
In the Indian epic, Mahabharata, it is said that Pandava brothers visited the waterfalls near the forest that is now Panna National Park, upon being exiled. The Pandav Falls and Caves remain a beautiful spot where the pristine white-foam water flows towards the nearby Ken River.
The park’s fauna include tigers, leopard, nilgai, sambar, sloth bears and more than 200 different species of birds including the king vulture, blossom-headed parakeet, peregrine falcon and peacocks. On a boat ride down the Ken River you may see ferocious crocodiles basking in the sun.
Early morning is the best time to track tigers and other wildlife, but be aware that it is extremely difficult to find tigers in the jungle and sightings are never guaranteed. Best viewings are generally at the end of the dry season (March to May, although it is extremely hot from April onwards), when the tigers search out the waterholes - but you need to take at least 4 game drives for a good chance of a sighting.
In the afternoon return to the park for more private wildlife viewing before dinner.
Note: You will need to take a copy of your passport with you to enter the national park. Please note that we have no control over the driver and vehicle allocated to you, as this is done by the local park authorities according to a rota. In the winter months wear warm clothes, including woolly hats and gloves to protect you from the wind chill in your open vehicle.
This tiger reserve is closed every Wednesday afternoon, when only a morning game drive is offered. The park is also closed during the Holi & Diwali festivals, as well as during the monsoon season (July to early October).