Role of Safari in Wildlife Tours to India

With more than 90 national parks, 400 sanctuaries and 40 tiger reserves, India stand as the first choice for wildlife tours. Inhabiting these parks, sanctuaries and reserves are various species of fascinating fauna and flora that never cease to amaze the visitors. Right from the furious tiger, to the adorable red panda, various species can be found in different wildlife destinations of India, and the best way to explore this wilderness is through a safari.

One can enjoy a wildlife safari in all the national parks; be it the Corbett (Asia’s very first national park, known for inhabiting the big striped cats), Gir (the only abode of Asiatic Lions), Kaziranga (preserving the largest populace of One-horned Rhinos) or Sunderban (home of Bengal Tigers).

Mainly there are three types of safaris – elephant, jeep and canter. All these three modes of wildlife safari allow tourists from different nooks and corners of the globe to come and enjoy the exotic fauna and flora of India.

Further, everyone is well aware of the fact that wildlife tourism (boosted by safaris) contributes a lot to the conservation of fauna and flora. The funds generated by this respective tourism industry are invested for various purposes like:

• Improving the natural habitat of the wild animals
• Bringing up new technologies for their security
• Enhancing facilities for their physical well being

Thus, safari plays a pivotal role in wildlife tours of India. Read below to know more about different types of wildlife safari tours in India.

Elephant Safari

Exploring the wilderness by riding on the back of a huge and calm elephant is certainly an experience of a life time.

What makes an Elephant Safari so Popular

Selecting Elephant safari in Indian National Parks is a must for bird watchers. While riding on the back of the big mammal, one gets the pleasure of watching birds from a fine angle.

Further, elephants can also take you to those corners that are inaccessible through jeep safari. Being a part of the same world, this mammal allows you to enjoy a comparatively closer view of the wildlife.

Jeep Safari

During a jeep safari you rest in a four-wheeler and enjoy a safe journey in the midst of the dense woods and exotic wildlife.

What makes a Jeep Safari Popular

As stated above, it is one of the safest methods of exploring different wildlife destinations. In case of an unfortunate incident, it is easy to get to a secured place when traveling in a jeep.

Moreover, traveling through jeep saves a lot of time. So, if you are running short of time, jeep safari is the best option for you.

Canter Safari

Though canter safari is not very popular among people, it is beneficial for those who don’t get an accommodation inside the national park. A canter can be regarded as a mini bus that has space to accommodate approximately 15 to 20 tourists.

Like mentioned above, not many people opt for canter safari, but it is the last choice for those who don’t get an accommodation within the fringes of the park. On the same hand, canter is another safe means for wandering in the wilderness.

To Sum Up

Wildlife safari serves two purposes in a single go. On one hand it offers a delight to wildlife lovers and on the other hand the funds generated through it are used for the welfare of the wild species. In fact, it is really hard to describe the role of wildlife safari tours in words.

Author is a traveler, writer and wildlife lover. He has traveled many renowned wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. In the above article he is sharing information about some renowned resorts in kanha national park in Assam.