Indian Wildlife Tours & Tiger Safaris
Tentasy runs naturalist-led Indian wildlife tours and tiger safaris across Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Assam, in small groups from Bengaluru. Pick a weekend safari in Bandipur or Nagarhole, a short Ranthambore and Jaipur trip, or a multi-week expedition that links several reserves.
Tiger safaris in India: where we go
India's tiger reserves are very different from one another. Karnataka offers elephants and leopards among dry and moist deciduous forest, central India has the classic sal and bamboo forests of the tiger, Rajasthan has tigers among ruins and lakes, Gujarat has the Asiatic lion and Assam has the one-horned rhino. We run trips in all of them.
Karnataka parks
Bandipur, Nagarhole (Nagarahole), Kabini, Bhadra and BRT are all within a day's drive of Bengaluru, which makes them ideal for weekend safaris. Bandipur and Nagarhole are the best known; Bhadra and BRT are quieter. Kabini is the backwater side of Nagarhole, famed for elephants and for black panther sightings.
Start with our Bandipur safari guide and our 2-night Nagarhole trip from Bengaluru.
Central India
Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Satpura in Madhya Pradesh are among the best places in the country for tigers and other large wildlife. Panna and Satpura are quieter alternatives to Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
Ranthambore and Rajasthan
Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to see tigers in daylight, with a fort and lakes as backdrop. Our 4-day Rajasthan wildlife tour pairs a Ranthambore safari with Jaipur's Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Gir and Kaziranga
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only home of the wild Asiatic lion and anchors our West India expedition. Kaziranga in Assam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the one-horned rhino and is the highlight of our North East Grand Expedition.
Weekend safaris and multi-week expeditions
For a short break, choose a weekend safari to Bandipur or Nagarhole. For a longer journey, our grand expeditions link many reserves: the South India Grand Circuit, the North India Grand Tour, the West India Expedition, the North East Grand Expedition and the all-India Ultimate expedition.
How a Tentasy safari works
Most safari and photography trips run with 4 to 6 guests, occasionally up to 8. Every trip is led by a certified naturalist, a dedicated photographer joins at no extra cost and you receive a curated e-album after the trip. Safaris follow zero-disturbance sighting protocols; read how in our ethical wildlife travel guide.
Related Tentasy pages
- Bandipur safari guide: Timings, booking and best time
- Nagarhole safari trip from Bengaluru: 2 nights, 3 days
- Rajasthan wildlife tour: Ranthambore and Jaipur in 4 days
- North East Grand Expedition: Kaziranga and the rhino kingdom
- West India Expedition: Gir lions and Gujarat
- South India Grand Circuit: Kabini, Bandipur and beyond
- North India Grand Tour: Ranthambore, Kuno and Corbett
- Sri Lanka wildlife tour: Yala leopard safari
- Wildlife photography tours: Workshops in the forest
- Ethical wildlife travel: Our field code
Indian wildlife tours FAQ
Which is the best national park for a tiger safari in India?
It depends on what you want. Ranthambore is excellent for daylight tiger sightings, Kanha and Bandhavgarh for classic tiger forest, and Bandipur and Nagarhole for a weekend from Bengaluru. We will recommend a park for your dates.
When is the best time for a tiger safari?
Generally the dry months before the monsoon, roughly February to May, when animals gather at waterholes. Most parks close their core zones during the monsoon.
Can I do a weekend safari from Bengaluru?
Yes. Bandipur and Nagarhole are a four to five hour drive from Bengaluru, and we plan short trips to both.
How far in advance should I book?
Safari slots and good stays fill early in peak season, so enquire as soon as you have dates. We handle permits and bookings for you.
How big are the groups?
Most trips run with 4 to 6 guests, occasionally up to 8.
Plan your Indian wildlife tour
Tell us your plans and a Tentasy guide replies within one business day. Call +91 93801 42405 or message us.