Latest Update : For the upcoming season 2024/25, safari bookings are open for Gir National Park. Always book your safari in advance.
India's Gir National Park located in the Talala Gir, Western State of Gujarat, is an amazing example of the achievements made in the effort to conserve or save wildlife, especially the Asiatic Lion. One of the main attractions of visiting Gir National Park is a thrilling Jeep Safari, which shows Gir’s diverse flora and fauna to the visitors. To make your Gir visit exciting, it's important to understand the safari timings in Gir National Park.
The Safari timings in Gir National Park are kept in such a way that there is no loss of conservation or animals, and also the visitors do not have to face any problems. There are two slots in the Park, one is in the Morning and one is in the afternoon. These timings have been kept according to the fact that during this time the animals are more active and the visitors can explore more in the Gir’s Park. Advice for visitors, arrive at the park at least half an hour before the time because there you have to complete some verifications on the spot. Due to the monsoon seasons, Gir National Park is closed from mid-June to mid-October.
The morning in Gir National Park is very inspiring and fresh, in the morning animals are more active, and at that time animals are more likely to be out and about. There are two things in the morning and also depending on the weather, the morning safari runs from:
During Winter (16th October to 28th/29th February): 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
Winter/Summer: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
During Summer 1st March to 15th June: 6 AM to 9 AM
During the late afternoon, the heat of the day begins to subside, the Gir animals are again active. The afternoon safari timings are generally in:
During winter from 16th October to 28th/29th February: 3 PM to 6 PM
During Summer 1st March to 15th June: 4 PM to 7 PM
For the booking, you can secure the jeep safari in advance, especially when tourist seasons are at peak. The Gir National Park gives you online booking from the website, the visitors book their tickets from the official website. Visitors choose their safari timings and book the tickets accordingly. Visitors can also book the tickets on the spot but because of its limited bookings, it would be better, if you do pre-booking from its official website. Each safari is typically around 3 hours.
There are 13 Safari zones in Gir National Park but main zones are:
Sasan Gir Zone - One of the best zones of the National Park this offers the best chances of spotting Asiatic Lions. This is the heart of the National Park and is known for its terrain and diverse wildlife.
Devaliya Safari Park (Gir Interpretation Zone) - TAn ideal zone for visiting with family and encountering the more thrilling wildlife spots, also a fenced-off area.
Kamaleshwar Zone- Visitors see leopards and various types of birds that offer you the elusive wildlife.
Dalkhaniya Zone - You can see the numerous types of birds in this Zone.
Gir National Park is known for the rich biodiversity and conservation of Asiatic Lions, here safari allows you to witness the numerous wildlife species. Besides this, you can also see these types of species -
Leopards - Gir has a lot of Leopards to see during the safari.
Deer Species - Chital, Nilgai, Sambar Deer, Blackbucks and many more.
Birds Species - isitors see 300 species of birds like - Indian pitta, Indian robin, Indian nightjar, Tickell's blue flycatcher, Yellow-footed green pigeon, White-eyed buzzard, Crested treeswift, Wire-tailed swallow, Changeable hawk-eagle.
Advice for the visitors, arrive at the gate of the designated safari timings. For the morning and late afternoon visitors make sure to bring your own bottle and snacks, protect yourself from the heatwaves, bring the Caps and sunscreen, save yourself from the mosquitoes and wear appropriate clothes. Maintain distance from the animals and protect yourself. Follow the instructions and listen to the Guide.
This Gir National Park offers you an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wildlife and see the astonishing preservation of Asiatic Lions. Understanding the safari timing or booking the tickets, make sure visitors read all the instructions before booking tickets. Make your trip memorable and fulfil the wildlife adventure. Whether you choose morning or late afternoon safari, this safari adventure makes unforgettable memories.
