GIR SAFARI BOOKING

A trip to India’s Gir National Park should be on your bucket list if you’re an animal enthusiast and have always wanted to observe lions and leopards in their natural habitat. The Gir National Park, known for being the last remaining habitat for Asiatic lions, is 1,412 sq km of lush woods and rocky hills, making it the ideal vacation spot for both nature and animal enthusiasts.

You must reserve a safari if you want to feel the excitement of wandering through Gir National Park’s wilderness. We’ll walk you through the costs, steps, and prerequisites for making a Gir safari reservation in this blog.

Types of Safaris

In Gir National Park, there are two different safari options: the Jeep Safari and the Lion Safari.

Jeep Safari: The most well-liked method of touring the park is by Jeep Safari. It enables travellers to travel farther and observe more kinds of wildlife. A jeep has room for up to 6 people.

Lion Safari: Lion Safari offers an exceptional opportunity to see Asiatic lions in their natural environment. On a guided tour, visitors are transported in a closed bus with mesh windows. Only the morning and afternoon hours are dedicated to the Lion Safari.

Reservation Process

It is simple to arrange a safari in Gir National Park. Following are the steps for making a safari reservation:

Step 1: Go to the Gir National Park website and select the ‘Online Booking’ button.

Step 2: Choose the day and time of your visit, the type of safari you want to reserve (a Jeep or a Lion Safari), and the number of people in your group.

Step 3: Complete the web form by entering your personal information.

Step 4: Pay the safari charge online using your debit or credit card or net banking.

Step 5: You’ll get a confirmation email with your booking information after your money has been processed.

Requirements

You must fulfil the following conditions in order to visit Gir National Park and reserve a safari:

Visitors must have a current, government-issued photo ID evidence with them at all times, such as a passport, driver’s licence, or Aadhaar card.

Age Restrictions: Five years of age is the bare minimum for safari. The park does not permit entry for children under the age of five.

Visitors must dress appropriately and comfortably to prevent insect bites and sunburns, such as full-sleeved shirts and trousers.

Timings for safaris: While Lion Safaris are only available in the morning (8 AM – 10 AM) and afternoon (3 PM – 5 PM), Jeep Safaris are available in the morning (6:30 AM – 9:30 AM) and afternoon (3 PM – 6 PM).

Prices

The type of safari you select and the size of your group will affect the price of the trip. These are the Gir safari’s current prices:

Jeep Safari: INR 1,000 per person (up to 6 passengers per jeep) for Indian nationals

INR 5,000 per person (up to 6 people per jeep) for foreign nationals

Lion Safari: INR 190 per person for Indian citizens

Foreigners: INR 1,000 per individual

Ideal Season to Visit

When the weather is nice and you can see a variety of species, December to March is the best time to explore Gir National Park. Due to the monsoon season, the park is closed from mid-June until mid-October.

Accommodation

Visitors to Gir National Park have a variety of lodging choices. Both inside and outside the park are lodges, private resorts, and rest houses. It’s a good idea to reserve your lodging in advance, especially during the busiest times.

Wildlife at GIR National Park

Gir National Park is home to a variety of plants and animals, in addition to Asiatic lions, such as leopards, hyenas, jackals, sloth bears, and Indian deer. With more than 300 species of birds to be found here, the park is also a birdwatcher’s delight.

Regulations and Rules

Visitors to Gir National Park are required to abide by a few rules and restrictions to protect both themselves and the species there. Among the regulations are:

Throughout the safari, guests are not permitted to exit their jeeps or buses.

Inside the park, visitors are not permitted to smoke or start fires.

It is against the law to litter in the park.

Visitors are required to observe silence and refrain from making noises that can disturb the wildlife.

Plastic bags are not permitted inside the park by visitors.

Conclusion

An exciting opportunity to see the magnificent Asiatic lions in their native habitat is to book a safari in Gir National Park. With the help of this guide, you now understand how to make a safari reservation, what is needed to enter the park, and how much various safaris will cost. So get ready for an exciting wildlife trip and pack your bags for Gir.