An unforgettable Jungle Experience
With low footfall and limited park entry passes, Satpura National Park truly is a hidden gem for the discerning traveller. Shortlisted as one of the only few UNESCO World Heritage Site National Parks in India, Satpura’s dry and moist deciduous forests are famed for their rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.
The landscape is undulating and rugged, with tall sandstone peaks, narrow gorges and ravines. The altitude ranges from 300 to 1350 metres within the Park, and multiple scenic rivers cut through the hills and dense forests.
State Madhya Pradesh
Area 2130 Sq Km
Closest Airport Bhopal
Distance 140 Km
Drive Time 3 Hours
- National Park
- City with Airport
Highlights
What you can look forward to
Ungulates galore.
Satpura is one of the only reserves that is home to a diverse number of wild ungulate species like the spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, mouse deer, swamp deer, nilgai, chinkara, blackbuck and the gaur.
Diverse activities.
Try different activities like a safari on foot, a boat safari, a horseback safari, a night safari, canoeing, and exclusive glamping in the forest.
Rich biodiversity.
Satpura’s flora and fauna biodiversity is incredible, largely because of the diverse terrain of undulating hills, perennial streams, magnificent forests and the Denwa River dam backwaters.
Migratory Birds
Located in the heart of India, satpura serves as a passage for summer and winter migratory birds across the subcontinent. Highlight species include the Bar Headed Geese, Malabar Whistling Thrush, River Tern, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Mottled Wood Owl, and many more.
Overview
While Satpura may not be your ideal destination for ‘high chances’ to spot tigers, the Park is well worth the visit for the diverse activities and the variety of game and birdlife.
Best time to go
November to March – Dry, cool season
Satpura is skirted by the backwaters of the Denwa and Sonbhadra Rivers on the north and west side. It’s one of the few parks in the country that offer exclusive boating and canoeing experiences. While the water levels recede by late summer, November to february will still have good levels of water to experience the forest by boat.
This is also the long fall season when the forest changes every passing month as the season progresses. Travelers get to witness the changing colors of fall and enjoy the cool weather. The visibility also starts to increase and the receding water levels open up more safari routes.
The number of vehicles allowed into the park are regulated, so that feeling of quiet exclusivity and not having too many vehicles crowded around a special sighting is a distinct advantage compared with some of the other reserves.
Where you will stay
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is inspired by classic wildlife architecture and built using indigenous local materials. There are 12 cottages and 4 luxury tents spaciously dotted around the property to allow for privacy. All the cottage and tent rooms are air-conditioned, comfortably furnished and boast their own private deck.
The Golghar houses a seating lounge, indoor dining and bar. This is where breakfast and lunch are traditionally served. There are multiple outdoor dinner locations, depending on the time of the year, dinner is served around a campfire each evening in a different location within the property.
Get Inspired
Why we Love it
Naturalist Driven
Reni Pani employs 6 in-house naturalists, each of whom are experts in their own field of biodiversity. This offers travellers access to a wealth of knowledge, whether on a game drive or while sitting around the campfire.
Exclusivety
The rooms are placed thoughtfully complementing the landscape while offering privacy and seclusion. Each room has an outdoor living space that is perfect lounging or a peaceful read.
Dinner set ups
You get to dine in a different location each day. The barbecue set up, under a neem tree or by the pool, each evening will be a surprise for you.
Local hospitality
The staff at Reni Pani are impeccably trained to deliver a service that never intrudes but always ensures that guests have everything they need. Most members of the team hail from local villages nearby, supporting community job creation.
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