Wildlife of Rajasthan and Gujarat

Meals: Lunch on the way and Dinner in Chambal
Accommodation: Chambal Safari Lodge

Our tour begins as we travel from Delhi to the Chambal River. During this journey, we will be stopping for lunch en route, reaching Chambal for dinner.

Overnight stay in Chambal Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch in Chambal and Dinner in Jaipur
Accommodation: Umaid Mahal

After an early breakfast, we will proceed to the Chambal River at Dhaulpur for a boat safari, which will last about 2-3 hours. One of the cleanest rivers in India, the Chambal River is the best place to see the Gharial (or Fish-eating Crocodile), and also many wetland birds like Indian Skimmer, Black-bellied and River Terns, and more. Later, we will proceed to Jaipur, arriving in time for dinner.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Umaid Mahal

Today, we have morning and evening safaris in Jhalana. Not only is Jhalana home to a dense population of leopards and deer, but is also an ideal birding destination, with species like Jungle Nightjar, Spotted Owlet, White-browed Fantail, and more calling it home.

In between the safaris, you will have plenty of free time to explore some of Jaipur’s monuments, which speak to the royal heritage of the city. Visitor attractions include palaces like the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and City Palace, the Amer, Nahargarh, and Jaigarh Forts, Jantar Mantar, as well as various temples.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast in Jaipur, Lunch on the way and Dinner in Bera
Accommodation: Castle Bera / Leopards Lair

From Jaipur and Jhalana, we move further on our leopard quest to Bera. The people of Bera, mostly farmers, coexist peacefully with these predators, which make their homes in the rocky hills surrounding their fields. The hills of Bera are also home to a variety of birds, such as Indian Eagle-Owl, Common Iora, and more, while the fields are good places to look for open-country birds like Indian Roller, Black-winged Kite, and more.

Overnight stay.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Castle Bera / Leopards Lair

Our day will be spent with morning and afternoon safaris in Bera to look for leopards and our target birds, including Indian Eagle-Owl, Cinereous Tit, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Common Iora, and more. Mostly an arid landscape, the region is mostly agricultural fields and surrounding grassland patches, surrounded by rocky hills.

Overnight stay.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Castle Bera / Leopards Lair

Today we have 2 more safaris in Bera to look for our targets, including Spotted Owlet, Red-wattled and Yellow-wattled Lapwings, Knob-billed and Lesser Whistling Ducks, Red-naped Ibis, and more.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch from Bera, Dinner LRK
Accommodation: Royal Safari Camp / Rann Riders

After breakfast, we will move to Gujarat, our first destination being the Little Rann of Kutch. Lunch will be en route. We will reach the Little Rann in time for dinner.

Overnight stay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Royal Safari Camp / Rann Riders

Today we have morning and evening safaris to explore this saline desert. Apart from the open desert and its surrounding ‘bets’, there is also an opportunity for wetland birding at the lakes and marshes around the Rann. Key species include Indian Wild Ass, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Indian Spotted Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Crested Lark, Bimaculated Lark, Peregrine Falcon, Laggar Falcon, Merlin. Winter is the time when Common Cranes, Greylag Geese, and many other waterfowl species are seen in abundance.

Overnight stay

Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch from LRK, Dinner in Gir
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge

Our day starts with a morning safari in Kutch to look for more targets, such as Asian Desert Warbler, Desert and Isabelline Wheatears, Crested and Bimaculated Larks, and more. After breakfast, we will travel to Gir with a packed lunch to be eaten en route, reaching Gir by dinner time.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge

We have two safaris today in the Gir National Park. The safaris are a great way to get to know the forest better. Apart from lions, Gir is home to a variety of other wildlife, much of it living in harmony with people. You will also have the chance to visit the surrounding villages, giving you a chance to learn about their culture and traditions, and how they live with the wildlife here. If possible, during our evening safari, we can visit the Kamleshwar Dam, a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. One can see many Marsh Crocodiles (Mugger) here, as well as some water birds like Oriental Darter, cormorants, waders, and Western Osprey.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge

We have two more safaris in the park today. Multiple safaris will not only give us more chances for finding our targets, but also enable us to explore the jungle more, unlocking more wild treasures.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Crested Honey Buzzard, White-eyed Buzzard, Black-hooded Oriole, Indian Golden Oriole

Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch from Gir, Dinner in Velavadar
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge 

After breakfast, we depart Gir and travel to Velavadar National Park with a packed lunch to be eaten en route. We will reach Velavadar in time for dinner.

Overnight stay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge 

We have the entire day today to explore the Velavadar National Park with two safaris. Created for the conservation of the Blackbuck, Velavadar is a tiny but unique grassland ecosystem. The Indian Wolf and the Golden Jackal are the main predators in the park. Other mammals likely to be seen are Bengal Fox, Indian Hare, Indian Desert Gerbil, Jungle Cat, and Nilgai. Birds include Pallid Harrier, Montagu’s Harrier, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Siberian Stonechat, Tawny Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle, and Red-necked Falcon.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch from Velavadar, Dinner in Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace

Sadly, all adventures must come to an end. After a sumptuous breakfast in Velavadar, we will travel to Ahmedabad (with a packed lunch), from where you will board your flight back to Delhi, reaching for dinner.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.