Witnessing the wilderness of Royal Bengal Tigers is an electrifying experience, and Ranthambore National Park is the wildlife reserve that comes into our mind when going on an adventurous wildlife safari in India. They are elusive creatures of nature, and usually, prefer to stay away from humans. Luckily it is quite possible to spot them in their natural habitat on a tiger safari, this will need you to choose 4 things very carefully like where you go when you go, with whom you will go and what will you do when you are there. Here are some tips on how to increase the chances for tiger sightseeing on Ranthambore Safari
01: Visit during summers – Being the hottest/driest season of the year, it is also considered as the best time for tiger sightseeing. Late April to early June, before the monsoon arrives are summer season when the scorching heat of sun draws out the Tigers to drink water which becomes easier to spot tigers. Ranthambore tiger reserve has some water reservoirs where animals frequently visit to satisfy their thirst and so do the Tigers.
02: Choose your safari co-partners wisely – It is very important to choose your travel partner very carefully. Depending upon your choice and personal recommendation, you must go with someone who aims at spotting tigers in a safari and doesn’t treat it just as another commercial venture. Although you cannot choose who will accompany you in the safari, you can decide either you want to go on a group tour or a private safari.
03: Wear forest colors – Whenever you go on a jungle safari, wear forest colors clothes from your wardrobe. You can have beiges, dark green, tans, browns, so you don’t attract undue attention of animals to yourself. Make sure your accessories also match with your clothes.
04: Get covered & wear sunscreen – The burning heat of the sun in Ranthambore leads to sunburn in the most exposed skin area. So, you must cover up from head to toe with light, loose, khadi, or cotton linen clothes. Wear a hat or a scarf to cover your head and neck area.
05: Give respect to wild & fellow ones – A good safari guide will instruct you before you start your safari and will guide you about what not to do it goes like this –
Talk slowly or softly
Don’t stand up when jeep or canter is moving
Don’t get out of the vehicle
Don’t feed the animals or birds
Soo on……………..
Listen to your guide and follow the instructions and in case you spot any wild animal, then tell your safari partners very slowly so that they can spot them very wisely without making much noise.
06: Carry your water bottle – Carry your own water bottle in wildlife safari so that you can refill it from your hotel or Resort in Ranthambore. During summers you will need a large amount of water to remain hydrated.
07: Carry extra memory card & camera batteries – Wildlife safari is not just about adventures, you can capture wonderful shots of fauna in a wildlife reserve. While capturing photographs, your battery might get drain or overload so you must get backups for everything.
Ranthambore’s landscape is majestic and differs from zone to zone. The once mighty castle, the legends, and story behind it, the temples the people all of this adds up to the experience of amazing wildlife safari in Ranthambore. Enjoy everything about Ranthambore and also enjoy the feeling of being out in the wilderness. So plan your adventurous voyage to Ranthambore and have a memorable wildlife safari.