Concentrating specifically on some of the most important tiger habitats in India, Nature Wanderers has had a long standing tradition of conducting back to back photo safaris in the most productive parks of the season in 4 batches. Keeping in mind the presence of young cubs and tiger families in each of the parks and the reported trends of movement and sightings, this time, Tiger Marathon 2021 is being conducted in Ranthambore National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park. This program is specifically designed in such a way that you can choose to do numerous batches in one go and get the most out of your time in the field, divided between two of the most stunning parks. Each batch will have a total of 6 regular safaris.
Tiger Marathon Batch 3 will be in Bandhavgarh National Park, known for its large tiger population and grasslands along with thick forests. Photographing a tiger in this habitat includes beautiful backdrops of Sal trees. The park boasts of easier sightings and is also called the Tiger Land of India.
PLEASE READ NATURE WANDERERS COVID-19 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE FAQs SECTION
Key Highlights :
- Back to back photo safaris focusing only on tigers
- Evening session with Nature Wanderers Photo Mentor
- Post processing and review session with Nature Wanderers Photo Mentor
DAY BY DAY
DAY 1
Morning arrival Katni railway station from where you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel for checking in. There will be a short briefing at lunch, after which you will be leaving for your first regular game drive in the afternoon. Once you are back in the evening, there will be a review and post processing session with your photo mentor.
DAY 2-3
Post your early morning regular safari, you will be back at the hotel in time for breakfast. You can relax till lunch, after which you will be leaving for your evening regular safari. Once you are back, there will be a review and post processing session with your photo mentor.
DAY 4
Post your early morning regular safari, you will be back at the hotel in time for breakfast and check out.
What is the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for Nature Wanderers photo safaris?
At Nature Wanderers, the safety and security of our guests are of utmost importance. In light of the present global pandemic, please note the following:
- Adhering to present government and forest department rules, it is mandatory for all guests to be wearing masks at all times, including during the safaris.
- Drivers and guides will be following all COVID-19 safety protocols.
- Safari vehicle will be sanitized before and after each game drive.
- Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be available in each vehicle. However guests are encouraged to carry their own as well.
- A COVID negative test will be mandatory for all guests.
- All guests will be sent a travel history form. We request you to share all previous details prior to a month of travel before the tour dates.
- Please install and regularly update the Aarogya Setu App to mark yourself safe.
- Only 4 photographers will be allowed in each vehicle.
- The tour is on double sharing basis and twin beds will be provided. In case anyone wants a single accommodation, kindly write to us at info@naturewanderers.com with your request and we will share the costs for the same.
- In case you share any of your equipment with your fellow participants, make sure to sanitize before and after using the same.
- Temperature checks will be conducted on all guests every day.
- If anyone develops any symptoms during the tour, that person would not be allowed to carry on for the remaining safaris and would be requested to isolate themselves immediately.
- In case any guest develops any symptoms prior to the tour dates (including slight fever, cold, cough, loss of taste or smell), we would request them to refrain from traveling and participating in the tour. Your seat would be considered canceled and there would be no refund for the same as per company and forest department policy.
- In case there are any last minute travel restrictions placed by government bodies that may effect road/ air/ train travel, Nature Wanderers would not be responsible and cancellations would be as per forest department guidelines.
What are the cancellations and refund policy of this tour?
Cancellation for an event will be considered via a written mail to info@naturewanderers.com. The date of the mail would be considered for calculation of the cancellation fee.
Payment Terms:
- 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable
- Remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.
Refund policy:
- 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
- 25% of the remaining fee will be refunded if cancellation is done between 60-89 days prior to the event.
- No refund if cancellation is done under 0-59 days.
Please note:
- All prices above are excluding taxes. 5% GST extra would be applicable.
- Foreign Nationals: Please contact us at info@naturewanderers.com for a quote.
- Pick up and drop to and from Katni railway station will be provided. Kindly share your travel details.
- In case anyone wants to do another evening safari on DAY 4 post check out, do write to us at info@naturewanderers.com and we will facilitate the same and share the costing.
- In case you are participating for both Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh batches, do let us know if you need any information and support for your travel plans.
Price per person : INR 31,000/- (5% GST to be applicable)
Payment Terms:
- 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable
- Remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.
Inclusions:
- Pick up from Katni Railway station between 08:00 – 09:00 AM on Day 01 and departure from hotel at 11:00 AM on Day 04.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Nature Heritage resort on double sharing basis.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- 06 safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park by 4X4 exclusive gypsy.
- All government formalities
- Guide fee.
- Driver fee.
- All safari vehicle charges.
- Fixed driver and gypsy for all safaris.
- All park entry fees & permit charges.
Exclusions:
- Tips and gratuity.
- Camera Fees (Have to be paid directly if applicable)
- Does not include any kind of alcoholic or soft beverage.
- Does not include any midway meals (apart from meals mentioned in the itinerary), snacks or extra meals ordered.
- Does not include Medical / Travel insurance.
- Does not include that are not mentioned above.
- Nature Wanderers would not be responsible for the cancellation of the tour due to any unforeseen conditions, such as delay/cancellation of flight, natural calamity, political unrest etc.
Refund policy:
- 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
- 25% of the remaining fee will be refunded if cancellation is done between 60-89 days prior to the event.
- No refund if cancellation is done under 0-59 days.
Please note:
- All prices above are excluding taxes. 5% GST extra would be applicable.
- Foreign Nationals: Please contact us at info@naturewanderers.com for a quote
- Pick up and drop to and from Katni railway station will be provided. Kindly share your travel details.
- In case anyone wants to do another evening safari on DAY 4 post check out, do write to us at info@naturewanderers.com and we will facilitate the same and share the costing.
- In case you are participating for both Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh batches, do let us know if you need any information and support for your travel plans.
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