Best: Nov–Jun
Jim Corbett
Dhikala and Bijrani zones, Ramganga riverbanks and India's original tiger reserve.
Wildlife
Wildlife Safaris & Jungle Lodges
Lodges near core zones, permits handled in advance, and naturalist-led drives planned around seasonality rather than luck.
Where we send you
India's finest tiger and wildlife reserves
Each reserve rewards a different kind of traveller. We will tell you honestly which one suits your dates.
Best: Oct–Jun
Ranthambhore
Lakeside fort ruins and some of the most reliable tiger sightings in the country.
Best: Oct–Jun
Bandhavgarh
High tiger density across compact zones — a strong choice for first-time safari travellers.
Best: Oct–Jun
Kanha
Sal forests and open maidans, home to the hard-ground barasingha.
Best: Nov–Apr
Kaziranga
One-horned rhino, elephant grass and Brahmaputra floodplain birding.
Best: Nov–Mar
Sundarbans
Boat-based mangrove safaris through the world's largest tidal delta.
Responsible planning
Good safaris are planned, not lucky
Sightings depend on season, zone and guiding. We optimise all three and never overpromise the fourth.
- Zone and gate selection matched to your dates and sighting priorities
- Safari permits applied for in advance, subject to forest department allocation
- Naturalist and experienced driver assigned for every drive
- Lodges chosen for proximity to gates, so pre-dawn departures stay civil
- Photography-friendly seating and vehicle requests where available
- Conservation-conscious operators and strict adherence to park rules
Safari enquiry
Plan your safari
Tell us your dates and preferred reserve. A wildlife specialist will recommend zones, lodges and the right number of drives.
Starway Hospitality
Not sure which park suits your dates?
Send us your travel window and we will recommend the reserve with the best odds.