10 Best Safari Experiences To Have In Asian National Parks

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

Jim Corbett National Park (India)

Dhikala canter and jeep safaris across Corbett’s grasslands offer close tiger encounters, river vistas, abundant birdlife, rustic forest resthouses and superb wildlife photography opportunities in India.

Tiger spotted at Jim Corbett National Park | Soumyajit Nandy/Wikimedia Commons

Chitwan National Park (Nepal)

Canoe rides on the Rapti, guided jungle walks and jeep safaris in Chitwan reveal one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, gharials and offer authentic Tharu cultural encounters and visits, and seasonal birdlife.

An elephant at the Chitwan National Park | Shutterstock

Kaziranga National Park (India)

Elephant and jeep safaris across Kaziranga’s floodplains bring close views of the world’s largest one-horned rhinoceros population, swamp deer, tigers and abundant waterbirds amid Assam’s tea gardens and cultural experiences.

Rhinos in Kaziranga National Park | Shutterstock

Ranthambore National Park (India)

Ranthambore’s jeep safaris among ancient fort ruins and lakes offer iconic tiger sightings, dramatic predator-prey action, abundant birdlife and golden-hour photography against sandstone fort backdrops and expert local naturalist guides.

A tiger roars as another one looks on in Ranthambore National Park | Shutterstock

Yala National Park (Sri Lanka)

Yala’s Block I jeep safaris offer the world’s highest leopard density, paired with elephant herds, sprawling lagoons and experienced guides who optimise dawn and dusk drives for exceptional sightings regularly.

Large predatory bird at Yala | Shutterstock

Gunung Leuser / Bukit Lawang (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Bukit Lawang treks into Gunung Leuser enable close encounters with wild Sumatran orangutans, guided jungle hikes, river rafting returns, community homestays and conservation-led visits to rehabilitation projects with expert guides.

Scene from Bukit Lawang | yannick.babbel/instagram

Kinabatangan River (Sabah, Borneo)

Dawn and dusk Kinabatangan river cruises reveal proboscis monkeys, Bornean pygmy elephants, hornbills and crocodiles; riverfront eco-lodges, night safaris and guided walks deepen wildlife encounters with expert naturalist guides regularly.

Rhinoceros Hornbill, Kinabatangan River, Borneo | suraj_ramamurthy/instagram

Khao Sok National Park (Thailand)

Staying in Cheow Lan Lake floating bungalows, visitors enjoy misty boat safaris, canoeing, night jungle walks, rainforest treks spotting gibbons and hornbills, and exploring nearby scenic caves for unforgettable memories.

Scene from Khao Sok National Park | resort500rai/instagram

Periyar Tiger Reserve (Kerala, India)

Periyar’s serene lake boat safaris offer intimate elephant and sambar sightings, spice-garden tours, guided nature walks and night wildlife spotting within the misty Western Ghats and protected reserve, and photography.

Tourists enjoying bamboo rafting in Periyar Tiger Reserve

Sundarbans National Park (India / Bangladesh)

Boat safaris through Sundarbans’ mangrove creeks let visitors search for elusive Royal Bengal tigers, saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer and migratory birds while experiencing tidal rhythms and expert local guide knowledge.

Papilio polytes in Sundarbans National Park | Wikimedia Commons

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