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India is home to a myriad of different landscapes, from the scorching deserts of Rajasthan to the cold, rugged mountains of the Himalayas, India is home to a diverse set of landscapes and with this comes a mix of wildlife. Forget Africa’s ‘Big Five’ of elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo of safari fame, in India you have the ‘Big Eight’ adding wolves, bears and the majestic tiger to your safari tick list. India remains the best place to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and is home to nearly 70% of the world's tiger population.
Not long ago, wild tiger numbers were rapidly decreasing in India and the other nations which tigers call home. In 2010 there were as few as 3,200 wild tigers left, but thanks to concerted international conservation efforts, the tide does seem to be turning. An ambitious effort to double wild tiger populations is paying off, and India now has so many tigers in some places that it is translocating them to other parts of the country to establish new populations in places where tigers have been driven to local extinction. The tiger is the top predator in its environment, so we know that if tigers are doing well, ecosystems are functioning well, with plenty of prey animals too. This is great news, but there is much more to do.
See these majestic big cats in their natural habitat by joining us on an exciting safari tour in India. With tours to some of India’s most popular safari spots, there is a high chance of spotting tigers on these tours.
Tiger spotting safaris are undertaken by Jeep, small 6-seater open-top SUV 4x4 vehicles. In Ranthambhore, one of India's most popular national parks, there is also the option of shared canter, an open-topped vehicle that can seat up to 20 people. A canter is the cheaper option, but Jeeps offer a much better safari experience so if travelling to Ranthambhore we recommend upgrading to Jeep safari. This should be done at time of booking to ensure availability as the number of Jeep vehicles in Ranthambhore is limited.
Game drives are usually around 3 hours in duration with the option to head out in the morning and afternoon. Morning game drives depart between 6:00-6:30am and return back to your lodge between 9:00-9:30am while afternoon game drives leave between 2:00-2:30pm and return back between 5:00-5:30pm, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy meals and the facilities offered by your lodge.
Each vehicle, whether a Jeep or a Canter, always has an expert Forest Naturalist Guide on board who will know the best places to locate tigers and provide information on the park's other fauna and flora. Each national park is divided into various zones and routes with each safari vehicle allotted a specific one on every game drive. This is to avoid overcrowding in the parks and disturbing the tigers too much. The driver and naturalist must follow the route allotted to them and cannot deviate from that zone/route.
The Bengal tiger is one of the largest mammal predators alive today and the largest of the cat species. Male tigers can reach lengths of between 275-290cm with a colossal average weight of between 200-260kg whilst females reach lengths of 260cm and weigh in around 100-180kg. The characteristic black stripes of a tiger are as unique as human fingerprints, and the colour of their coats vary according to the geographic location and climate. In cooler and wetter climates, a thicker and longer coat appears more vivid orange whilst in warmer and drier climates, a thinner and shorter coat often means it's a more muted earthy tone.
Tigers are solitary and highly territorial animals, spending most of their time roaming their territory alone and hunting individually. A male tiger's territory will overlap with the territory of up to seven females. Tigers hunt primarily during the day, using their incredible sight and sense of smell. Being carnivorous creatures, tigers prey on deer and wild pig. Unlike their big cat cousins, tigers are capable swimmers and are not afraid to cross rivers in the pursuit of their next meal.
Visit these national parks and reserves on our tours and be in with a good chance of spotting tigers in their natural habitat
This desert reserve in the Araveli hills of Rajasthan is best known thanks to filmmakers and photographers capturing stunning images of tigers amongst its ruined mausoleums, looking over ancient fort walls, or walking besides glistening lakes. Its landscape alters from the verdant flush of green after the monsoons, when the park opens, to the stark and dry of the high summer, but both offer great opportunities for wildlife and bird spotting. Brimming with tigers and easily accessible from India's Golden Triangle, the Ranthambore National Park is a top choice for those with only a limited time in India wanting to make the most of their tiger safari.
Situated on the borders of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, this booming tiger reserve offers visitors a plethora of wonderful wildlife and central Indian birdlife to enjoy with its moist deciduous forests, meadows, riverine and lakeside habitat. Its tiger population includes the tigress ‘Collarwali’ who brought up five cubs to adulthood and whose mother was featured in the BBC’s ‘Spy in the Jungle’ series. It's believed that Pench National Park was the inspiration and setting for Rudyard Kipling’s famous Jungle Book collection of stories.
One of the best known and oldest of India’s parks, the four main ranges of Kanha National Park offer the visitor a unique insight into the once great central Indian forests that harbour herds of gaur (wild cow), spotted deer, barasingha deer and their adversaries tiger, wild dog and leopard. Large grasslands offer excellent viewing opportunities for avid wildlife watchers, and all accommodation is split between two main gates, Mukki and Kisli.
India's oldest and most prestigious national park, Corbett Tiger Reserve encompasses the popular Corbett National Park. It was established in 1939 and where Project Tiger was first launched. Spanning an area of 520 square kilometres that covers a variety of terrain from marshy depressions to riverine belts and expansive grasslands, Corbett shelters a healthy population of tigers as well as rare species including otters and the endemic fish-eating crocodile.
Mudumalai National Park, located in Tamil Nadu, is a renowned wildlife sanctuary that forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Spanning over 321 square kilometres, it is home to diverse flora and fauna, including Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, leopards, and several endangered species. The park features a mix of tropical forests, grasslands, and waterfalls, making it a significant ecological hotspot. It also serves as an important corridor for animal migration between Karnataka’s Bandipur National Park and Kerala’s Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Popular among nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, Mudumalai offers safaris and eco-tourism activities for visitors.
Nagarhole is home to the largest congregation of Asiatic elephants in the world. These forests also consist of three major predators - the tiger, leopard and dhole, or wild dog; and all three co-exist in good numbers in this rich bio-diverse part of Southwestern India known as the Western Ghats. The Nagarhole National Park was declared a tiger reserve in 1999.
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