India’s Big Five Safari

Customisable private journey · Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat

India’s Big Five Safari

India holds many paradises within one.

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India holds many paradises within one. This journey moves fluidly across the country’s diverse wilderness, from the lush, river-fed floodplains of the Northeast to the ancient forests and arid plains of the West, uniting India’s most iconic wildlife in a single, sweeping expedition.

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seek out India’s Big 5, and encounter rare marvels such as the Golden Tiger, while retreating each evening to handpicked lodges and refined luxury stays.

Fully inclusive and thoughtfully customisable, the experience blends powerful wildlife encounters with seamless travel, cultural depth, and the option of flying in effortless comfort aboard our company-owned business jets.

Travel through four distinct wilderness regions as you follow the trails of India’s Big 5 across iconic national parks, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by centuries of natural rhythm. Rare species such as the Golden Tiger lend the journey its quiet magic, while an extraordinary diversity of birdlife—over 400 species—animates each landscape.

Fully curated and all-inclusive, with the option of private jet travel and cultural extensions, the experience is defined by unhurried exploration, discretion, and refined ease.

Private brief

Built around the guest, not a fixed departure.

Ideal for
Private travellers, families or assistants seeking a route shaped around wildlife depth and comfort.
Transfers
Private transfers and air routing are planned around Central India - Ranthambhore - Jawai - Gir, with buffers where terrain or permits demand it.
Lodges and comfort
Lodges are selected for access, privacy, naturalist quality, food, rest time and the ability to keep the day unhurried.
Wildlife expectation
Sightings are never guaranteed. The route is designed to increase meaningful time in the right habitat, with honest guidance before departure.
Photography
Vehicle position, guide pairing, light, lens needs and patient field behaviour are considered before the itinerary is confirmed.

Highlights

  • Travel through four distinct wilderness regions as you follow the trails of India’s Big 5 across iconic national parks, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by centuries of natural rhythm. Rare species such as the Golden Tiger lend the journey its quiet magic, while an extraordinary diversity of birdlife—over 400 species—animates each landscape. Fully curated and all-inclusive, with the option of private jet travel and cultural extensions, the experience is defined by unhurried exploration, discretion, and refined ease.

Arrive in India’s dynamic capital, where Mughal grandeur meets modern energy. Settle into your hotel, prepare for the adventure ahead, or explore Delhi’s rich heritage, bustling markets, and culinary delights at your own pace.

The journey shifts into the emerald world of Assam as you travel to Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its thriving population of One-horned Rhinos. Dawn and dusk safaris reveal vast floodplains alive with Elephants, Water Buffalo, deer, and an astonishing array of birdlife.

At times, the tall elephant grass parts to reveal something even rarer — the Golden Tiger, a mesmerizing color morph that has made headlines in recent years. The Brahmaputra River frames this wilderness, adding depth and drama to every scene.

Day by day

01

Delhi

Arrive in India’s dynamic capital, where Mughal grandeur meets modern energy.

02

Guwahati & Kaziranga National Park

The journey shifts into the emerald world of Assam as you travel to Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its thriving population of One-horned Rhinos.

03

Ranthambhore National Park

Ranthambhore blends natural beauty with the echoes of Rajasthan’s royal past.

04

Gir National Park

The final chapter unfolds in the western dry forests of Gir—the only place on Earth where Asiatic Lions still roam free.

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This stage is arranged with private logistics, expert naturalists and time in the field calibrated to the season.

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