Why an Indian Safari Deserves a Spot on Your Travel List

Although safaris are most often associated with Africa, India also has a long and celebrated legacy of safari-style exploring in search of some of the world’s most captivating wild animals. Akin to Africa’s famed “Big Five,” India even has its own “Big Seven:” the Asiatic elephant, Asiatic wild buffalo, Bengal tiger, Indian gaur, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bear and snow leopard. Find out why the Indian subcontinent deserves a top spot on your travel list and learn more about the phenomenal wildlife watching opportunities that this storied nation offers. India’s diverse safari destinations include a variety of acclaimed wildlife habitats, from deciduous forests to lowland jungles to alpine heights. Expedition Leader Aditya Panda will introduce you to four of India’s most treasured national parks—Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Kaziranga and Ranthambore—plus the Himalayan foothills of Ladakh. Aditya will describe what makes the Indian safari experience different from those in Africa and discuss some of the highlights you can expect on your India nature adventure. You’ll also learn about the country’s history of conservation, contemporary preservation issues, and recent successes in protecting its wildlife and wild places.


Originally presented August 5, 2021

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