Sloth bear being watched in Satpura Tiger reserve c Reni Pani Lodge

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge

Satpura Tiger Reserve

Madhya Pradesh

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is a cleverly-designed conservation and wildlife lodge run by a family of seasoned Bhopali hoteliers. This beautiful lodge is located in pristine forests close to Satpura National Park. The 30-acre grounds feature magnificent trees, a sprawling meadow, a seasonal nullah and waterholes attracting chirpy birds and a host of animals to drink. The lodge’s stylish cottages are built using indigenous materials and are characterised by viewing decks, large lounging bay windows and modern bathrooms. The central Gol Ghar features a dining area, a bar, a library packed with books and a comfy lounge to relax after your exciting day. The lodge values the forest it resides within and has made appreciable efforts to restore and maintain it, as well as empowering the local communities through jobs and local purchases of their fresh vegetable and fruit produce.
  • You can opt for some exciting activities like adventure treks and camps to Churna and Pachmarhi. Head out for wildlife safaris on foot or by jeep, watch some of the region's winged visitors or go on nature walks. Each of these experiences are enriched by the presence of the lodge's expert naturalists. Facilities for boating and canoeing are also available.

  • The lodge offers six stylish en suite cottages located along the seasonal stream that runs through the lodge, each with a deck; 4 forest cottages located in the woods across the stream featuring a large deck on the roof of the bathroom, and 2 hill cottages located on the highest point of Reni Pani’s hillock with decks. The lodge also has four tents overlooking a pond.
  • Fixed home-style meals are provided using locally available organic produce and meats. The lodge can also arrange dinner or tea in a clearing or by a picturesque waterfront for a private meal. 
  • Closed from 16th June to 1st October.
  • Nearest airport - Bhopal (135 km) 
    Nearest railhead - Sohagpur (16 km); Pipariya (35 km); Itarsi (60 km) 
    Nearest park gate - Madhai (10.5 km)
  • Children of all ages are welcome. Children's activities revolve around educational and guided wildlife experiences and nature interpretation by the lodge’s team of experts.
  • From £447 From price based on lowest category room per night. Enquire direct to get full range of pricing and to book.
  • In-house lodge naturalist
  • Swimming pool
  • Bikes
  • Spa
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wifi access

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Satpura Tiger Reserve

After you get on a ferry on the Tawa dam, your gateway to this park, you will encounter rugged hills and steep mountains with sandstone peaks, narrow water filled gorges, deep ravines, dense sal and teak forests, as well as quiet coves and bays on which crocodiles bask and spotted deer drink. This is real explorers’ country. With real vision, Satpura is set up differently to most other Tiger Reserves in India, allowing you a far more immersive nature experience within its bounds inclu Read more>>

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