Safari Crafters – India’s Big Five Safari

India’s Big Five Safari

India holds many paradises within one. This journey moves fluidly across the country’s diverse wilderness, from the lush, river-fed floodplains of the Northeast to the ancient forests and arid plains of the West, uniting India’s most iconic wildlife in a single, sweeping expedition. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seek out India’s Big 5, and encounter rare marvels such as the Golden Tiger, while retreating each evening to handpicked lodges and refined luxury stays. Fully inclusive and thoughtfully customisable, the experience blends powerful wildlife encounters with seamless travel, cultural depth, and the option of flying in effortless comfort aboard our company-owned business jets.

Highlights

Travel through four distinct wilderness regions as you follow the trails of India’s Big 5 across iconic national parks, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by centuries of natural rhythm. Rare species such as the Golden Tiger lend the journey its quiet magic, while an extraordinary diversity of birdlife—over 400 species—animates each landscape. Fully curated and all-inclusive, with the option of private jet travel and cultural extensions, the experience is defined by unhurried exploration, discretion, and refined ease.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Delhi
Days 2–5: Guwahati & Kaziranga
Days 6–10: Ranthambhore
Days 11–14: Gir

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Detailed itinerary

Arrive in India’s dynamic capital, where Mughal grandeur meets modern energy. Settle into your hotel, prepare for the adventure ahead, or explore Delhi’s rich heritage, bustling markets, and culinary delights at your own pace.

The journey shifts into the emerald world of Assam as you travel to Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its thriving population of One-horned Rhinos. Dawn and dusk safaris reveal vast floodplains alive with Elephants, Water Buffalo, deer, and an astonishing array of birdlife. At times, the tall elephant grass parts to reveal something even rarer — the Golden Tiger, a mesmerizing color morph that has made headlines in recent years. The Brahmaputra River frames this wilderness, adding depth and drama to every scene.

Ranthambhore blends natural beauty with the echoes of Rajasthan’s royal past. Each safari takes you through lakes, crumbling temples, and the shadow of the thousand-year-old fort while offering world-class opportunities to photograph Bengal Tigers. Leopards, Sloth Bears, Jackals, and a diversity of bird species add richness to the landscape. Your stay balances thrilling wildlife encounters with the region’s warm hospitality and luxurious comfort.

The final chapter unfolds in the western dry forests of Gir—the only place on Earth where Asiatic Lions still roam free. Their presence is powerful and unmistakable, transforming each safari into an intimate glimpse into the life of a species saved from the brink. Alongside lions, Gir offers sightings of Leopards, Hyenas, and diverse herbivores moving through teak and acacia woodlands. This concluding segment ties together India’s Big 5 in a way no other journey can.

Travel back to Mumbai and departure.

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This expedition unfolds across India’s most significant wildlife landscapes, each chosen for its ecological importance and iconic species. It begins in Assam’s fertile floodplains, where river-fed grasslands sustain thriving populations of one-horned rhinos, elephants, and abundant birdlife. The journey then moves to Ranthambhore, where ancient forts overlook forests and lakes that support one of India’s finest tiger habitats, offering rare insight into big-cat behaviour.

The journey concludes in Gir, the last natural refuge of the Asiatic Lion—a conservation success shaped by focused protection and coexistence. Together, these regions form a seamless narrative of grassland, forest, and dry woodland ecosystems, offering the rare privilege of experiencing India’s Big 5 across their native realms in a single, carefully curated journey.

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Craft Your Safari

At Safari Crafters, we are children of nature first. Years spent immersed in forests and wild habitats across the world have shaped our understanding of landscapes, seasons, and the subtle rhythms that govern life in the wild. Awed continually by nature’s grandeur, we bring together this depth of experience to create one of the most versatile and thoughtfully led safari companies from the Indian subcontinent.

Our tour leaders, naturalists, and guides are among the finest allies one can have on a journey into the wild. We work in close partnership with the most trusted and respected names in the industry, ensuring every experience is guided with integrity, expertise, and care.