For travellers looking to experience the jungle beyond the usual jeep safari, Pugdundee Safaris is bringing back its Walking & Mobile Safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve for the 2026-27 season. The five-day trekking and camping experience takes small groups through the core and buffer zones of the reserve, with each departure limited to just 10 guests. Scroll down to learn more.
Pugdundee Safaris Is Back With Walking Safari In Satpura Tiger Reserve
The experience replaces the traditional safari vehicle with long walks through forest trails, riverbanks and stretches near tribal villages. Guests will also cross the Denwa River on foot at several points before spending two nights at a mobile camp set up exclusively for the group in the buffer zone.
The camp features walk-in tents, fresh meals cooked around campfires and basic facilities designed to keep the experience close to nature. There is no Wi-Fi; electricity is limited to lanterns, and guests use dry pit toilets and shower tents. A team of naturalists and camp staff accompanies the group throughout the experience.
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What The Five-Day Safari Includes
The experience begins at Denwa Backwater Escape, where guests can spend the first day relaxing or opt for a boat or jeep safari before starting the trek. The following two days are dedicated to walking through Satpura, with six to seven hours of trekking each day. The trails pass through dense forests and along riverbanks, with breaks for leisurely lunches. Guests move to a new campsite each evening, where they can unwind around a campfire under the open sky.
The final day is relaxed, with an optional bird walk before returning to Denwa Backwater Escape. The trek requires a reasonable level of fitness, with five to seven hours of walking each day. The experience is designed for travellers who are comfortable with rustic camping conditions. As per park regulations, children below 14 years are not permitted.
Walking & Mobile Safari: Dates, Cost And Inclusions
The safari will be held from November 20 to 24, 2026, and February 8 to 12, 2027, at Denwa Backwater Escape in Satpura Tiger Reserve. The experience costs ₹81,000 per person on twin sharing, with a single supplement of ₹40,000 per person. GST of 5% is additional.
The package includes two nights each at Denwa Backwater Escape and the mobile camp, meals, a naturalist, park fees and jeep transfers. Jeep or boat safaris inside Satpura National Park, airport or railway transfers and applicable additional taxes are not included.
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FAQs
What makes Pugdundee Safaris unique?
Pugdundee Safaris is unique because it blends small, eco-friendly jungle lodges in Central India with a strong focus on nature conservation and expert-guided wildlife tours.
Where is Satpura Tiger Reserve situated?
Satpura Tiger Reserve is situated in the Narmadapuram district (formerly Hoshangabad) of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Are tigers still found in Satpura Tiger Reserve?
Yes, tigers are still found in the Satpura Tiger Reserve, which currently supports a healthy and growing population of over 50 adult tigers.
