10 Night Safaris In India

OT Staff

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha offers night safaris in its Khapa and Khatia buffer zones, where visitors can spot civets, porcupines, and owls. Occasionally, leopards and tigers are seen moving through the shadows.

A peacock sits at the Kanha National Park | Shutterstock

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Night safaris in Bandhavgarh's Parasi and Pachpedi zones provide opportunities to observe leopards, hyenas, and owls. The experience is enhanced by the captivating sounds of the wilderness at night.

A tiger prowls the premises of Bandhavgarh National Park | Shutterstock

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Known as the “Wolf Safari,” Pench's night safari in its 484 sq km buffer zone allows sightings of wolves, jackals, nilgai, deer, and nocturnal birds. Stargazing at waterholes adds to the experience.

Rahyakkassa Male at Pench National Park | Shreyas Shripad Kashalkar/Wikimedia Commons

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

Tadoba's night safaris in the Junona buffer zone near Moharli gate and Palasgaon offer chances to see tigers, leopards, wild boars, bison, and civet cats in their natural nocturnal habitats.

Nayantara from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura's night safaris in the Parsapani and Sehera buffer zones provide a unique opportunity to witness leopards, sloth bears, and other nocturnal creatures under the cover of darkness.

Sabarvani is a Gond tribal village nestled in the buffer zone of Satpura National Park

Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Night safaris in Panna's Jinna and Akola buffer zones utilise special night vision camera traps to help visitors spot desert cats, fishing cats, and other nocturnal animals active after dusk.

Stork-billed kingfisher at Panna National Park | Shutterstock

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett offers night safaris along its roads, providing a unique opportunity to observe reptiles such as snakes and pythons, as well as other nocturnal wildlife.

A winter safari takes place in Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand | sourabhbhartiphotography/Shutterstock

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Chinnar's night safaris offer a chance to experience the sounds of nocturnal animals, including the Indian star tortoise and leopards, providing an authentic wilderness experience under the moonlight.

Gray Langur, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary | Shutterstock

Jhalana Leopard Safari Park, Rajasthan

Jhalana is renowned for its leopard sightings. Night safaris here offer a perfect chance to spot leopards, foxes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

An Indian leopard | Shutterstock

Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha

Chandaka-Dampara has introduced night safaris in the Bharatpur section, running daily from 6 PM to 9 PM. This initiative offers a unique wildlife experience in the heart of Bhubaneswar.

A deer spotted on a night safari (Representational Image)

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A solitary jeep on a safari in a jungle | Shutterstock
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