India’s Big Five Safari
India’s most remarkable large mammals brought together across UNESCO-listed floodplains, tiger forest and the last wild home of the Asiatic lion.
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India’s big mammals, in their own worlds.
Five wild icons.One rich journey.
Kaziranga’s floodplains, Ranthambhore’s tiger forests and Gir’s lion country. A private journey through three distinctive wildlife landscapes.
15 days, customisable
Private · CustomisableNovember to April
- 01KazirangaDays 2–4
- 02Jaipur & RanthambhoreDays 5–10
- 03GirDays 11–14
The journey unfolds
A new landscape.
Another perspective.
Kaziranga
Days 2–4Kaziranga
Enter the verdant wilderness of Assam and explore Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s great strongholds for the magnificent one-horned rhino. Dawn- and dusk-safaris unfold across vast floodplains, where elephants, water buffalo and deer move through tall grasslands alive with birdlife.
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Day 2 · Fly to Guwahati · Drive to Kaziranga
This morning, take a domestic flight to Guwahati, followed by a private road transfer to Kaziranga. Settle into your lodge and, time permitting, venture out on your first afternoon safari.
Days 3-4 · Safaris in Kaziranga
Enter the verdant wilderness of Assam and explore Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s great strongholds for the magnificent one-horned rhino. Dawn- and dusk-safaris unfold across vast floodplains, where elephants, water buffalo and deer move through tall grasslands alive with birdlife. At times, the elephant grass can part and open up something magically rare: the golden tiger, a striking colour morph that has captivated wildlife enthusiasts in recent years. The massivity of the Brahmaputra frames this immense wilderness, lending stunning scale, atmosphere and constantly changing light to the experience.
Jaipur & Ranthambhore
Days 5–10Jaipur & Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore brings together wilderness, human history and the unmistakable atmosphere of Rajasthan enveloping its wilderness. Safaris take you through dry forest, lakes and open country, with ancient temples and the imposing thousand-year-old fort providing a dramatic backdrop to encounters with royal Bengal tigers.
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Day 5 · Last Safari · Drive to Guwahati · Fly to Jaipur
Begin with one final safari in Kaziranga before your private transfer back to Guwahati. Board an evening flight to Jaipur, where you will settle in for a comfortable overnight stay before continuing the journey south-west.
Day 6 · Transfer to Ranthambhore
After a leisurely breakfast, check out and drive to Ranthambhore, a journey of approximately three hours. Arrive at your lodge, settle into your surroundings and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first safari in this remarkable landscape.
Days 7-10 · Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambhore brings together wilderness, human history and the unmistakable atmosphere of Rajasthan enveloping its wilderness. Safaris take you through dry forest, lakes and open country, with ancient temples and the imposing thousand-year-old fort providing a dramatic backdrop to encounters with royal Bengal tigers. Leopards, sloth bears, jackals and an exceptional diversity of birdlife add depth to the experience. Days here are deliberately unhurried, balancing time in the field with the attentive hospitality, privacy and comfort of your lodge.
Gir
Days 11–14Gir
The final chapter is planned in the dry forests of western Gujarat – the only place on Earth where Asiatic lions continue to roam in the wild. Encountering them here is more than a remarkable wildlife experience; it offers an intimate perspective on a species whose story is one of extraordinary survival and conservation.
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Day 11 · Transfer to Gir
Depart Ranthambhore early and drive to Delhi Airport for your flight to Rajkot. On arrival, continue by private road transfer to Gir and check into your lodge, marking the beginning of the final wildlife chapter of the journey.
Days 12-14 · Safaris in Gir National Park
The final chapter is planned in the dry forests of western Gujarat – the only place on Earth where Asiatic lions continue to roam in the wild. Encountering them here is more than a remarkable wildlife experience; it offers an intimate perspective on a species whose story is one of extraordinary survival and conservation. Alongside the lions, Gir is home to leopards, hyenas and diverse herbivores moving through teak and acacia woodland. These final safaris complete a journey through four very different wildernesses, bringing together India’s great cats in a way few journeys can.
Day 1Delhi
Arrive in India’s dynamic capital, where ancient Mughal grandeur mingles with today’s modern life. Settle into your hotel and ease into the journey ahead, or spend the day exploring Delhi’s manifold heritage, vibrant markets and celebrated culinary scene at your own pace.
Day 15Travel to Mumbai · Departure
After breakfast, travel to Mumbai for your onward journey, bringing this extraordinary passage through India’s great wildlife landscapes to a close.
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Room to explore.
A plan for everything else.
Starting From $5000 per person
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15 days, customisable
Best season
November to April
Travel style
Private, bespoke group size
Inclusions & additional costs
Included
- All accommodations and meals as per the itinerary
- Safari and wildlife activities listed above
- Domestic flights between locations
- Comfortable road transfers
Additional costs
- International flights
- Indian visa
- Excess baggage on domestic flights
- Tips, gratuities
- Laundry
- Alcohol, soft drinks
- Any extra nights before or after the trip or during the trip
- 5% GST on the total cost of the tour
- Anything else not mentioned under inclusions
Travel & suitability
Pace & access
Unhurried, with the final rhythm shaped around field conditions and guest comfort.
Private transfers and air routing are planned around the final itinerary, with appropriate buffers for terrain, permits and seasonal conditions.
Share your arrival airport, travel dates and any mobility requirements so we can plan the connections around you.
Accommodation
Handpicked wilderness lodges and characterful stays selected for privacy, access, naturalist quality, good food and restorative time between field sessions. Named stays and room categories are confirmed with your proposal.
Customising your journey
This is a private journey blueprint. Dates, pacing, accommodation and field priorities are refined around you before confirmation.
Is this a fixed itinerary?
No. This is something akin to a blueprint. Dates, pacing, lodge character, transfers and field priorities are refined around you and your preferences before confirmation.
Can the journey be shortened?
Yes. The full route is designed as an immersive experience, but individual sections can be adapted depending on your priorities.
Can we add India’s cultural landmarks?
Absolutely! Any city/town in and around the regions/states part of this itinerary can be incorporated before, after or between the wildlife chapters.
Are the Big Five wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. And we would never suggest otherwise. Wildlife is wild. Our job is to put you in the right landscape, at the right time, with the right people – and give the experience enough time to happen to you.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Because the journey is private, its pace can be adapted to different ages, interests and energy levels.
Booking & payment
Your proposal is subject to accommodation availability, permits and travel schedules. Confirm the deposit, balance due date, cancellation conditions and any non-refundable costs before payment.
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