Latest Update : For the upcoming season 2024/25, safari bookings are open for Gir National Park. Always book your safari in advance.
India is a massive sub-continent with a wide diversity of flora and fauna. If looking for adventure, the Gir National Park is a great place to unwind and have an altogether unique experience. The Wildlife Safari in Gir National Park is customised in an exceptional way so that it would provide a wonderful experience to visitors. Sighting the Asiatic Lions in their natural habitat will be a great and interesting experience to embrace. The Gir Interpretation Zone is considered the best zone to witness the big Asiatic Lions because their number is the highest in this zone.
For safari enthusiasts, there are 3 safari tours each day starting from 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM. During the months of summer, the region of Gujarat receives hot and humid weather and therefore the timings are preponed by 30 minutes. The first trip in the morning is said to be the best time for safari because of the pleasant weather and comfortable climate. When winters are at their peak, the difference is minimal in timing. In the monsoon period, Safari bookings are usually suspended. For tourists, the Gir National Park is open from Mid-October to Mid-June.
Around 50 entry permits are given to each vehicle and in total 150 trips are taken per day. When the park is at its peak season, the number rises to 180 per day. To avoid any last-minute inconvenience, one should apply for the permit at least 30-45 days prior along with the resort.
The forest department of Gir uses Gypsys for jungle safaris. The maximum occupancy per vehicle for jungle safaris is 6 adults and 1 child. Children below 12 years are considered as children, and those above are considered adults for safari bookings.
| Month/Season | Safari Timing |
|---|---|
| Winter Season (16th October to 28th/29th February) | 6:45 to 9:45 am |
| 8:30 to 11:30 am | |
| 3:00 to 6:00 pm | |
| Summer Season (1st March To 15th June) | 6:30 to 9:30 am |
| 8:30 am to 11:30 am | |
| 4:00 to 7:00 pm |
Some Popular FAQ's About Wildlife Safari in Gir
Get In TouchDecember to March is the climatically best season to explore the flora and fauna of the park. The protected area of Gir National Park remains closed from 16th June to 15th October every year as it is the time when the monsoon arrives, although April and May are very hot months but are considered the best for wildlife sightseeing and photography.
The chances of witnessing Asiatic lions are high in the months of summer and winter as they visit the water ponds to quench their thirst and roam around the jungles in the early morning respectively.
Gir National Park is widely known for its Asiatic lions but there are so many other animals and avian species here including spotted jackals, crocodiles, eagles, owls and many others.
Although Some private cars that run on petrol are allowed inside the Gir National Park, it is necessary to take a professional driver and a guide along with them.
To fully explore Gir National Park, it might take at least 2-3 days. The safari can be completed in a day but if one wishes to explore more regions and zones of the park, three days will be enough.
