Safari is an overland journey.
It usually refers to a trip by tourists in Wild life
sanctuary, Park, traditionally for a big-game hunt
and in more modern times to watch and photograph big
game and other wildlife as a safari holiday. There
is a certain theme or style associated with the word,
which includes khaki clothing, belted bush jackets,
pith helmets or slouch hats, and animal skins-like
leopard's skin.
India is blessed with very rich flora and fauna. From Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and from Arunachal Pradesh in the east to the Thar Desert in the west, one can find a wide variety of wildlife in India. India is also blessed with some of the most varied and adventurous wild sites. The best way to explore and enjoy the wildlife in India can be through a safari. There are various forms of safaris easily available to wildlife lovers. One can enjoy a camel safari in deserts while a horse safari can be used to explore the hilly terrains and forested countryside. But the most liked safari in India is the jeep safari. It's the fastest and safest option one can have to explore the insides of a forested land.
Camel safari - The
Camel is popularly known as the ship of the desert
for its speed. If you ever dreamt of an unforgettable
adventure, you should try a camel safari in the Thar
Desert of Rajasthan to explore the vast ocean of sands
with cacti and rare wild animals like Chinkara, blackbuck
and Indian Bustard. Some of the most enjoyable camel
safari sites of India are around Bharatpur Wildlife
Sanctuary, Rajasthan, and Sariska wildlife sanctuary,
Ranthambore National Park and The Wild Ass Sanctuary,
Gujarat.
Elephant safari - Elephant
safari is the most adventurous safari, if you desire
to peep into the forests of northeastern India. The
world famous Kaziranga National Park situated in the
Assam valley is the home of the largest number of
Rhinoceros in the World.
Elephants are also used for Tiger-tracking in the Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks. Other popular elephant safari sites in India are Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal and Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam.
Lion safari - As the name suggests, lion safari is exclusively chosen to see a Lion in his own natural habitat. You can enjoy the lion safari to locate the Asiatic lions in the famous Gir National Park, Gujarat, the only known place to have this rare species of lions.
Tiger Safari - Tiger
safari is one of the main attractions for the wildlife
lovers all over the World. India has a significant
number of this wonderful animal. You would be wondered
to know that some of the best species of tigers like
the famous Bengal tiger could only be seen in the
Indian subcontinent. If you wish to enjoy the real
tiger safari then India's National Parks have some
of the best Bengal tiger habitats in the world. Ranthambore,
Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Kaziranga and Sariska
can provide you the best opportunity to see tigers
in the wild.
Jeep safari - This
is the most enjoyed form of safaris in India as it's
fast and safe. Jeeps can be used to negotiate even
the most difficult roads in the jungles and help you
in exploring wilds of the remote areas. You can enjoy
the jeep safari tours available in the various wildlife
sanctuaries in India. Noted among them are Corbett
National Park, Gir National Park and Sanctuary and
the Dhudhwa National Park, U.P. In the Rann of Kutch
jeep safari can be helpful for you in finding out
the rare Asiatic Wild Ass.
Some of the known sites with a brief description are
given below...
| Jeep Safari |
Elephant Safari |
| Camel Safari |
Jungle Safari |
| Desert Safari |
Horse Safari |