Jungle Lodges & Resorts

Comfort at the edge of the wilderness

Stay right on the edge of the parks, surrounded by forests alive with birdsong and the distant calls of wildlife. These lodges blend rustic charm with modern comfort — think private verandas overlooking the jungle, airy rooms, and open-air dining under the stars. Many properties also employ local staff and naturalists, giving guests authentic insights into the region.

Luxury Safari Camps

Adventure with style

For those seeking a touch of adventure with comfort, luxury tented camps are the perfect choice. Spacious canvas tents feature comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms, and sometimes even plunge pools, while evenings are spent around campfires with stories from naturalists. Falling asleep to the sounds of the forest under a starlit sky is a highlight of the safari experience.

Eco-Lodges & Boutique Retreats

Sustainable stays in nature

Sustainability is a growing focus, and many safari stays are eco-conscious retreats built from natural materials. Expect solar power, organic kitchens, and conservation initiatives that support local communities. The atmosphere is peaceful and intimate, often with just a handful of rooms, ensuring a close connection to both nature and people.

Family-Friendly Options

Fun and comfort for all ages

Travelling with children? Some safari lodges cater especially well to families, with larger cottages, swimming pools, and kid-friendly guided walks that introduce younger travellers to the wonders of the forest in a safe and engaging way. These options make it easy to balance adventure with relaxation for all ages.

Boutique Wildlife Resorts

Wellness and wildlife combined

In regions such as Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, boutique resorts combine wildlife with wellness. Guests can enjoy traditional spa treatments, yoga sessions overlooking the forest, or guided walks through spice plantations, creating a relaxation alongside thrilling safaris.

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Ranthambore is one of the best-known safari destinations in India, where tigers can often be seen wandering past ancient temples and lakes. The 10th-century Ranthambore Fort rises above the forest, adding a sense of history to every jeep ride. Its mix of open grassland, rocky ridges and serene waterholes makes the park especially scenic, and sightings of leopards, sloth bears and marsh crocodiles are also possible.

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh is famed for having one of the highest densities of tigers in the world, giving visitors an excellent chance of spotting India’s most iconic predator. The park is also rich in history, with old temples, caves and the dramatic Bandhavgarh Fort scattered among the forested hills. Beyond tigers, Bandhavgarh is alive with sambar and chital deer, wild boar and a dazzling variety of birdlife.

Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka

Part of the vast Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Nagarhole combines dense forest with river valleys and grassy swathes, making it one of South India’s richest wildlife areas. Tigers and leopards roam here, alongside packs of wild dogs, while the Kabini River draws huge herds of elephants. The park is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with species ranging from crested serpent eagles to the vivid Malabar trogon.

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Straddling two states, Pench is another landscape celebrated by Kipling. Its teak forests and wide rivers are perfect for tracking tiger and leopard, while jackals, langurs and herds of deer add to the atmosphere. The park’s tranquil setting and high biodiversity make it a popular choice for those who want a classic Indian safari experience with fewer crowds.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

India’s very first national park, established in 1936, Jim Corbett remains one of its most beautiful. Spread across the Himalayan foothills, the park is a mosaic of rivers, dense forest and open grasslands. Safaris here might bring encounters with elephants, gharials basking on riverbanks, and a wealth of birdlife — over 600 species have been recorded. Tigers live in good numbers too, though spotting them requires patience.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga is home to the world’s largest population of the great one-horned rhinoceros. Its floodplains and tall elephant grass provide dramatic scenery for jeep and elephant-back safaris. Alongside rhinos, you might see wild water buffalo, swamp deer and an astonishing range of birdlife. With its misty mornings and views of the Brahmaputra River, Kaziranga feels very different to India’s central and southern parks.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Set in the lush Western Ghats, Periyar is a more tranquil safari destination where nature can be enjoyed at a gentler pace. Boat rides on the vast Periyar Lake reveal herds of elephants drinking at the water’s edge, while the surrounding forests are alive with lion-tailed macaques, Malabar giant squirrels and colourful bird species. The spice plantations and tea estates nearby add another layer of interest to a visit here.

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

The inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, Kanha is a vast wilderness of lush sal forest, meadows and rivers. It is the only place where you can see the rare hard-ground barasingha deer, brought back from the brink of extinction here. Jeep safaris may also reveal tigers, leopards, sloth bears and wild dogs, while the open grasslands are superb for birdwatching. Kanha’s size and beauty make it one of India’s most rewarding parks for extended stays.

Gir National Park, Gujarat

The last refuge of the Asiatic lion, Gir offers a safari experience unlike anywhere else in India. Here, you can track these magnificent big cats through dry deciduous forest and scrubland, often seeing them at close range. The park also supports leopards, striped hyenas and over 300 bird species. Gir’s success in conserving the Asiatic lion is one of India’s greatest wildlife stories.

Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Less visited than the big-name reserves, Satpura offers a more intimate, off-the-beaten-track safari. Its rugged hills, sandstone cliffs and quiet forests can be explored not just by jeep, but also on foot, by canoe and even by elephant. Tigers are elusive here, but the park excels for leopard, sloth bear, wild dog and bird sightings. For travellers seeking something quieter and more adventurous, Satpura is a hidden gem.

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharastha

Nestled in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, this pristine sanctuary is home to one of the country’s most thriving tiger populations, along with leopards, dholes, sloth bears, and an extraordinary variety of birds. Traverse whispering teak and bamboo forests, expansive grasslands, and shimmering lakes on private safaris, where every rustle, every pugmark, and every fleeting glance of a wild creature offers a moment of awe and unforgettable connection with nature.

Dhudwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh

Dudhwa National Park: a hidden jewel of India’s Terai. Nestled along the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa is a sanctuary of tall sal forests, winding grasslands, and serene wetlands, where nature thrives in its purest form. Home to elusive tigers, leopards, swamp deer, elephants, and a dazzling array of birdlife, every safari here is a journey into an untouched wilderness.

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka

Nestled at the edge of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur is a sanctuary of rolling hills, dense forests, and winding streams, where tigers, leopards, elephants, and a rich variety of birds roam freely.