For travellers from Australia
Tailor-made India tiger safaris for Australian travellers
Private multi-reserve journeys with naturalist-led drives, hand-picked lodges and all internal logistics arranged by selected Indian partner operators — planned around Australian school and holiday windows.
Private & tailor-made
No fixed departures and no shared coaches. Every itinerary is built around your dates, pace and interests, with a private vehicle and driver on transfer days.
Multi-reserve journeys
Most international travellers combine two or three reserves — different habitats, different tiger populations and a far better overall chance of quality sightings.
Airport transfers included
Partner operators arrange meet-and-greet on arrival, airport and railway transfers, internal flights and all road legs between reserves.
Naturalist-led experiences
Drives are led by experienced naturalists supplied by the partner operator, alongside the forest department guide required in every vehicle.
Multi-reserve tiger journeys
A single reserve can be unlucky; a well-planned circuit rarely is. Partner operators build journeys that link complementary reserves with comfortable travel days in between.
Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh
Ancient fort, sal forests & legendary tigresses
Madhya Pradesh
Kanha
Vast sal meadows & the rare barasingha
Rajasthan
Ranthambore
Dramatic fort, lakes & dry deciduous drama
Maharashtra
Tadoba
Teak forests, lakes & bold tigers
Madhya Pradesh
Pench
Teak woodland & superb birdlife
Uttarakhand
Corbett
Himalayan foothills, rivers & elephants
Accommodation standards
Comfortable
Clean, well-run forest lodges with en-suite rooms, hot water, reliable power backup and simple, good food.
Premium
Spacious cottages or suites, pool, resident naturalist, plated dining and attentive service close to the gates.
Luxury
Leading conservation-minded camps and lodges: private decks or plunge pools, dedicated guide and vehicle, curated dining.
Consistent standards
Every property suggested is one our partner operators use regularly and can vouch for on service, hygiene and location.
Pricing
Comfortable
Well-run forest lodges, shared safari vehicles, standard core-zone permits.
Premium
Established lodges with resident naturalists, private vehicle on most drives, road transfers included.
Luxury
Leading conservation-focused camps, private vehicle and naturalist throughout, seamless transfers.
Pricing depends on travel dates, accommodation category, safari vehicle type, permit availability and group size. Request an indicative quotation from a selected safari operator.
Request an indicative quotationPermit planning
Core-zone safari permits are issued by India's state forest departments, are strictly limited per drive and are released months in advance. Peak dates — Christmas, New Year, Easter and Indian public holidays — are taken quickly, so international itineraries are usually planned 4–9 months ahead.
What the operator handles
Permit applications, traveller documentation, zone and gate requests, vehicle and naturalist allocation, and rescheduling if the forest department changes access.
What cannot be promised
Zone allocation is decided by the forest department, and reserves may close areas at short notice. Tigers are wild — no operator can guarantee a sighting on any drive.
Passport details are required for every permit, so please have valid passports at the time of booking.
Flights & arriving in India
Direct routes
Nonstop Sydney and Melbourne to Delhi, plus convenient one-stop routings via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or the Gulf from Brisbane and Perth.
Onward domestic
Delhi or Mumbai to Nagpur, Jabalpur, Jaipur or Raipur for the main tiger reserves.
Time difference
India is 4.5–5.5 hours behind Australian eastern time depending on daylight saving.
Visa
Australian passport holders normally apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Check current requirements on the official Indian government e-Visa portal and Smartraveller.
Health
Speak with your GP or a travel doctor about vaccinations and malaria advice for Central India before you travel.
Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is strongly recommended for remote reserve locations.
Seasons
The Australian summer holidays (December–January) fall in India's cool, comfortable safari season and book out early.
Visa, health and entry rules change. Always confirm current requirements with the official Indian government sources and your own government's travel advice before booking flights.
Who manages the booking and payment
BengalTigerSafari.com
We are an independent enquiry and referral platform. We take your brief, advise on reserves and seasons, and introduce you to a selected Indian partner operator. We are not a tour operator or travel agency, and we never take payment for trips.
Your partner operator
The operator prepares your itinerary and quotation, confirms permits, lodges and transfers, holds your booking, receives all payments and delivers the trip under their own terms, cancellation policy and licensing.
Full details are set out in our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Questions from Australia travellers
December to April suits most Australian travellers. December–January is comfortable but busy; March–April brings warmer weather and typically stronger sightings.