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.