All the procedures of Ranthambore Safari rides for Jeep safari and canter safari are fully managed and governed by the forest department of Ranthambore national park. Only 20% of the park is open for the tourism activities, which is divided into 10 different  Safari Zones or routes. Zone 1 to Zone 5 are considered core zones and Zone 6 to Zone 10 are buffer zones. All the Safari zones are internally linked to each other which balances the Tiger Population in each zone which increases Tiger Sightings in all the zones.

All the visitors must note that choosing the safari drive & nature guide is not in our hands as the guide & driver allotment system is managed by the forest official of Ranthambore which works on a computerised automated system to assure the equal distribution of Safari vehicles among the zones.

As per the Ranthambore National Park Safari Booking policies, 5 jeeps of 6 seaters and 5 Canter of 20 seaters are allowed to enter in a single zone in a single shift. In Ranthambore the safari tours last for around 3.5 hours and are allowed in two shifts; morning shift and Evening shift. Visitors can choose the safari shift by their choice.

The Ranthambore National Park safari booking is done on a first come and first served basis, and visitors must pay the full safari fee in advance to book safari in Ranthambore. The safari vehicle is allotted on the day of safari and the fees that are paid for confirmed safari seats of Jeep and canter safari are non-refundable and non-transferable to any other person.

Best safari zone is Ranthambore & how to choose safari route:

Most asked questions from the Visitors while going on to Jungle safari. Which Zone or Route should we choose while going on safari ?

The answer to this question is quite simple. The Tiger population is almost equal among all the zones or routes which makes Tiger sighting probability equally good in all the zones.

So, it is recommended to book a safari in any zone via any vehicle either jeep or canter.

Jungle Safari in Ranthambore and Its types:

There are 2 types of Safari in Ranthambore National Park, Jeep safari (6 Seater) & Canter Safari (20 seater). Both the vehicles are operational in both Morning & Evening Shift and the safari duration generally 3.5 hours.

Jeep Safari – Jeep Safari or Gypsy safari in Ranthambore is done Via 4 by 4 maruti suzuki gypsy, which has the occupancy of max 6 visitors excluding guide & driver. If you are a photographer and you want to experience wildlife closely then jeep safari is always recommended.

Canter Safari – Canter safari in Ranthambore is done in an open bus, which has the capacity to occupy 20 visitors excluding guide & driver. If you travelling in a group and don’t want to spent much jeep safari, so canter is recommended in that situation

Chances to Tiger Sighting in Ranthambore Safari:

With a decent population of Tigers in every zone of Ranthambore National Park makes Tiger sighting probability on the higher side of around 90%.

Ranthambore forest has the higher visibility around the forest as it is the least dense forest and the grasslands around the lakes makes the Tiger sighting easy in both summer and winters.

Summers in Ranthambore bring higher chances of Tiger sightings when compared to winters, as the temperature shoots up to 46 degrees and the big cats like tigers are hot blooded animals, so they need water very frequently. So they stay around the water bodies which makes sightings easy.

Ranthambore Safari Booking & Boarding Procedure:

Ranthambore Safari Booking Procedure :

Visitors can easily book a safari in Ranthambore by following the 3 easy steps given below.

Step 1 – Check Availability:

Fill the Form 1 and check the availability

Step 2 – Fill in visitor details :

After filling the Form 1 then fill the visitor details (Name, age, Nationality, Id type, Id Number) for all the visitors.

Step 3 – Make Payment :

After filling the visitors details, accept the T&C and click on pay now & make the payment. As soon as we receive the payment, booking confirmation will be shared in 24 hours.

Ranthambore Safari Boarding Procedure :

On Safari day visitors have to reach the boarding point (Shilpgram) 15 mins prior to the safari timings where you will find our representative who will assist you with the safari Vehicle and Guide.

Things to keep in mind while booking safari in Ranthambore:

• Visitors must pay full fees for safari booking in advance.
• ID proof is mandatory for all the visitors
• No amount would be refunded on confirmed bookings.
• Safari Booking once booked is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged with anyone.
• Visitors must carry the same ID card that they have submitted during the online booking process.
  Visitors aged 5 and below are free from the safari fees.
• Zone 1 to 5 remains close on Tuesday & Zone 6 to 10 remains close in Wednesday.
• Visitors can book Safaris 365 days in advance.
• Passport details are must for foreign tourists to make reservations.
• Safari tickets are issued on a first come &  first serve basis (all subject to availability).
• The forest officials can close the Park without any prior notice to visitors.
• In case of any increase in safari fees after the booking or incomplete occupancy visitors will be liable to pay the difference at the boarding point.
• All visitors are requested to report at the boarding point 10 min before the departure time of the safari.
• There is always a Huge rush in Ranthambore, so it is always recommended to book safari and hotels in advance.