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Jamtara Wilderness Camp: Where the Big Cats Roam

Surrounded by tall arjuna trees and an ancientbanyan rooted on a dry riverbed, each tent atJamtara overlooks the jungle.

Why it's unique

Pench National Park is where Rudyard Kipling took his inspiration from to write The Jungle Book.

Alternatively, spend a night atop the camp’s luxurious machan, a stilted platform used for watching tigers’ nocturnal prowling. Watch the sun come up, enjoy a breakfast of aloo paratha, and head out to see the Shere Khans by safari vehicle. This immersive experience offers a rare chance to witness the majestic tigers in their natural habitat, all while surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

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Jamtara Wilderness

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The stay

Jamtara Wilderness at a glance.

Type
Tented Camp
Ideal For
Everyone
Experience
Wildlife Viewing
Geography
Savanna
Collection
Off the Grid · Family Trips · Classic Safaris
When To Go
Year-round

Where it is

Pench National Park, India

Jamtara Wilderness

Pench National Park

The Satpura-Maikal region, spanning three states, includes seven tiger reserves and five protected corridors to allow for their safe passage between parks.

How To Get There

Fly into Jabalpur Airport and receive private car transfers that lasts 2-3 hours.

Flora & Fauna

The park hosts diverse wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild dogs, gaur, and wolves, along with rarer species like jungle cats and small Indian civets.

Cultural Impact

The Gond and Baiga tribes have lived in the park and its surroundings for centuries, maintaining their unique traditions and deep knowledge of the forest.

In the magazine

India Stories

StoryIndia Has a Leopard SecretIn the Jawai Bandh region, the big cats walk through villages, sleep on temple rooftops, and have been doing so for centuries. SUJÁN Jawai, a 2026 UNCHARTED® Global Safari Award winner, makes you at home in this rare environment.Read the story
Story2026 UNCHARTED® Global Safari AwardsAs the world’s premier Global Safari Brand we recognize our favorite and finest Outposts — camps, lodges, ranches, and small ships — while expanding the awards to include newly introduced categories beyond Outposts.Read the story

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