Safari Ride at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

There are two ways to explore Ranthambore. One is on a private jeep while another is on a twenty seat canter. If you do not share than you can have the open jeep to yourself or your family and friends. The jeeps are registered with the department and you have to book one for the safari ride.

Safari on canter is a different experience along with a crowd of twenty tourists. Though the ride is no less exciting it nevertheless could be bothersome with the chatter of the crowd. Also you cannot direct the vehicle just anywhere it has to move along a path guided by the park guide and the canter driver.

Private cars are not allowed in the park and only jeeps and canters authorized by the authorities are allowed to conduct safaris. Because there is a limit to entry of vehicle twenty each in case of jeep and canter the booking should be done well in advance. Without the permit entry is not allowed so book online or at the gate if available else you will have to visit the outer area or the buffer zone.

The jeep is open from top and six tourists are allowed to embark on exploration from the designated gate. Yes each zone is different and you have to keep to yours. Anyway each zone in the core has potential for some great wildlife watching including the tigers. Jeep can also be shared on single seat basis among six different tourists having a permit.

You can also hire a naturalist from the hotel as a company on the jeep provided his name is in the permit. This ride suits wildlife enthusiasts’ people who are willing to pay, film makers and photographers. It suits those willing for full day safari in the park. Jeep ride is costly and only twenty jeeps are available on the morning and evening excursions.

The canters are like common property manned by the driver and park guide. They are shared by twenty tourists are less costly. About twenty canters ply in the morning and evening excursions at Ranthambore. The canters are open from the top and accord a good view of the reserve. They people behind the ride are expert in tracking tigers as well as other wild animals in the park. They can also point and identify the bird species while on safari. Both the vehicle types are subject to rules and regulations set by the Government and have to be followed strictly.

Since a large number of visitors arrive in the open season especially during the holidays you need to do advance booking not only foe excursions but for the accommodations as well. Book a hotel resort because you need to stay on safari at least two nights or more to sight the tiger in the park.

If you are on budget then book canter safari at Ranthambore for a ride. Else choose the open jeep. There are all types of accommodations available outside the park from budget to ultra luxurious hence choose your pick. Always plan excursions in the park much ahead of the visit and complete bookings in the time.

Uday writes often on Indian wildlife especially about the tigers. He works as a naturalist and is fond of travel. Uday also provides search engine optimization service and website contents in English.