BengalTigerSafari.com

For travellers from the United States

Private India tiger safari journeys for US travellers

Custom multi-park itineraries with naturalist-led game drives, vetted lodges and every transfer, permit and internal flight arranged by our selected Indian partner operators.

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.

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 quotation

Permit 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 service to Delhi from New York (JFK/EWR), Washington DC, Chicago and San Francisco; one-stop options via Europe or the Gulf from most other cities.

Onward domestic

Delhi to Jabalpur, Nagpur, Jaipur or Raipur for the Central India and Rajasthan parks.

Time difference

India is 9.5 hours ahead of US Eastern and 12.5 hours ahead of US Pacific (standard time).

Visa

US passport holders normally apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Verify current rules on the official Indian government e-Visa portal.

Health

Review current CDC guidance for India and speak to a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis for Central India.

Insurance

Travel medical insurance with emergency evacuation coverage is strongly recommended; reserves are several hours from major hospitals.

Jet lag

We suggest one recovery night in Delhi before flying on to the parks — early safari starts are demanding on arrival day.

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 United States travellers

Twelve to sixteen days works well from the US, allowing two or three parks plus an arrival buffer in Delhi.