India wildlife holidays: 5 amazing animals you did not expect to see

When people think of an Indian wildlife holiday one of the first images that comes to mind is a striped cat emerging from the jungle, then crossing in front of their vehicle before vanishing into the grasslands. While there is no doubt that a tiger safari in India remains a huge draw for visitors you are going to be amazed at our list of 5 amazing Indian mammals that can be seen in a country famous for its wildlife diversity, despite the pressures of a huge human population

Bera Leopard Safari

Bera Leopard safari. Photo of a female leopard walking

A stunning rural landscape, dotted with huge eroded monolith rocks forming ideal habitat for the Wild Leopards. We choose a camp where the owner has grown up in the area, and understands the delicate balance between protecting the leopards and respecting the livelihoods of the local Rabari tribals.

Big Leopard Sri Lanka safari with visits to both Wilpattu and Yala

Sri Lanka wildlife holiday Beautiful backlit male leopard

It’s all about the Leopards on this small group Sri Lanka leopard safari as we double up our chances by spending 4 nights in both Wilpattu and Yala during this 10 day Sri Lanka wildlife holiday. We also include some night time drives for the chances of lesser wild cats, like Jungle and Fishing Cat. Rusty-Spotted cat is very difficult but we will try and enjoy all the wildlife we encounter.

A tiger safari in Ranthambore: A moment in time that changed my life for ever

Tiger safari in Ranthambhore national park. Photo of male tiger T57

It was a cold winter evening in the Lake District, and I was spending a few months with my parents before setting off on a ‘round the world’ trip in February 1997. After dinner we settled down around the TV in their cosey living room and found a wildlife documentary to watch together. I still remember vividly, a tiger walking out of the morning mist with a huge, ruined fort in the background and that was the first time I had heard about Ranthambore national park. One day later I changed by around the world ticket to start from Delhi (not Kathmandu) and that moment changed my life forever.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Tiger Safaris in India: Discover the Top 5 Places to Spot Tigers!

Two tigers fighting on a Ranthambhore tiger safari

India is home to 75% of the remaining wild tigers on this planet, so this is the place to come for a tiger safari holiday. For those with a passion for wildlife photography, mammal watching, or simply the thrill of seeing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, a tiger safari in India is an experience of a lifetime. This expert guide explores the best 5 places to see tigers in India, complete with pro travel tips and personal experiences to help you plan your ultimate tiger safari adventure to India.