Visitor Information for Bandhavgarh National Park Wildlife Safari

Instructions and practical tips for enjoying a successful wild life experience in Bandhavgarh

Tourists come to visit this Tiger reserve to watch the wild creatures bask in the natural habitat. The enthusiasm can be sustained by following the care and instructions handed out to them so that the trip is safe and successful. The pleasurable trip within can be experienced by getting onto a motor bike or on the back of a trained elephant. There is no other scope to get into the forest reserves, except these two. The creatures, animals and birds are used to the motor vehicles and elephant-back riders. Hence they don’t get annoyed when they come across the tourists on these medium, but it is advisable to be patient and quiet so that the animals don’t get disturbed. Therefore, make little noise and avoid rapid movements. 

For a safe and enjoyable trip in Jungle safari of Bandhavgarh, follow the tips listed below:

• Most of the animals are active during pre-sun rise and post sunset timings. Hence, prefer for a jeep safari before 10 a.m. in the morning and post 4 p.m. in the evening
• e in the company of a forest guide who can show the directions and also point at wild species that are rare.
• To watch a tiger wandering in the forest, prefer an elephant safari which takes you to the nearest one when spotted from the lodge directly or drop you at the nearest point to jeep/ car. 
• Your outfit also matters a lot when taking a safari tour. Prefer a camouflage coloured cloth rather than an animal disturbing/distracting bright colour. Also the clothing should enable ease of movements.
• Cotton clothes are advisable. Bright coloured clothes disturb the sight of wild animals and they may get annoyed, so avoid such clothing.
• The wild creatures get disturbed by movements of people, so restrict your movements to bare minimum levels. So avoid rapid movements, walk and talk slowly.
• Avoid carrying heavy luggage, but be sure to carry along all the necessary items. Loads of luggage causes fatigue restricting enjoyment during safari ride.
• The jungle trip is vulnerable to accidents so don’t forget to carry a first-aid kit along to avoid inconveniences.
• The best part of wild life watching is to click the best shots while on a safari tour. Carry a camera which does not make sounds while clicking the pictures. The sounds are likeable to disturb the wild animals.
• The distinct feature of every wild creature can be observed only by being patient with their movements. Taking down notes while observing their movements is also advisable for record purposes. Noting down the points while enjoying the bird-watching trip is an enjoyment in itself as these notes will remain forever even if the memories fade away.

Follow the tips below to enjoy bird watching trip of wild life tour:

• The observation of flying creatures of nature require a constant eye and active reflexes to read their movements.
• To distinguish one species to other, observe the movement, appearance and voice which is distinctly different from one another.
• The observations for record should include aspects like colour, size, size of peak, wings, hood shape, pattern of birds, flying style and their movements. Your observation should also include the feeding habits and their style of flying.
• Observing ta bird lover will be enthralled to observe the general habitation, climate and areas where the common birds flock and enhance his knowledge about birds which will also be a part of bird watching enjoyment.
• The success of bird watching trip in Bandhavgarh National park lies in making a record of patient and careful observation which encompasses more than 150 species of birds.
• A typical follower of the above tips is sure to enjoy the safari and bird watching trip within Bandhavgarh National park.