Panna Tiger Reserve is one of India's great conservation success stories. Once on the brink of losing its tiger population entirely, it has made a remarkable comeback — and today stands as a thriving habitat with tigers, leopards, wolves, sloth bears, and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife.
The reserve covers 576 sq km of the Vindhyan hills along the banks of the Ken River. Its landscape is a dramatic mix of dry deciduous forest, ravines, gorges, and open meadows — each zone offering different wildlife opportunities throughout the day.
Nature's Lap Resort is located just ~800 m from the Madla Gate — the most convenient entry point for jeep safaris in the core zone.
Panna's great comeback story — tiger sightings are increasingly common in the core zone.
Large herds of spotted deer and sambar are a near-certain sighting on every safari.
Mugger crocodiles sun themselves on the Ken River banks — a dramatic sight from the boat.
One of the last strongholds of the endangered Indian skimmer, plus eagles, harriers, and darters.
Panna has a healthy sloth bear population — often spotted in rocky terrain and forest edges.
A rare and exciting sight — Panna is one of the few places in Madhya Pradesh where wolves roam.
We coordinate permits, jeeps, and timing so you can simply enjoy the experience. Just tell us your dates and we'll take care of the rest.
