Kanha National Park covers 1945 km² of forests and grasslands. It lies in a remote area of central India and is traversed by numerous rivers and streams. Animals that roam the park include chital, leopards, sambar and tigers. Trips on elephant-back are available, but tigers will rarely be seen, as poachers have decimated their numbers over the years.

During March and April, the hottest time of year, the possibilities of seeing wildlife are greatest, as the animals come to the open field in search for water. Between July and November the park is closed. Kipling used the park for the setting of his Jungle Book.

The park has bus connections with Jabalpur, bet the buses are usually very crowded, so don't carry too many things with you. The nearest railway station is only about 50 km away.