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What to pack and what to expect - Safari dos and don'ts - Zone guide for Ranthambore

Going on a safari?

A safari is one of the most exciting things you can ever do! Whether it is a jeep safari, a boat safari at Kabini, or a walking safari in Satpura - here is everything you need to know!

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What to pack

Your safari packing checklist

Tick everything off before you go! You will be outside for 3-4 hours, sometimes cold in the morning and hot by midday.

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Binoculars

8x42 is ideal - absolutely essential

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Camera

Telephoto lens if possible

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Appropriate clothing as per weather

Cold at dawn even in April!

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Sunglasses

Dust in open jeeps gets everywhere

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Sunscreen

Open jeep + strong sun = ouch

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Dust mask

Open jeeps kick up a lot of dust

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Water bottle

At least 1 litre per person

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Insect repellent

Especially for morning safaris

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Notebook & pencil

For junior naturalists!

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Snacks

Safaris can be 4+ hours long

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Quiet voice

Your single most important item!

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Patience

Tigers choose when to appear

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Safari Code - really important!

These rules keep the animals safe and keep you safe! When you are in the jungle, you are a guest in the animals' home.

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Stay seated in the jeep at all times - even when very excited!
Speak in whispers when animals are nearby
Follow your naturalist guide's instructions immediately
Keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle
Switch your phone to silent before entering the forest
Take all rubbish home - leave zero trace
Enjoy everything you see, not just tigers!
Stay on designated tracks at all times

✗ Please do NOT

Make loud noises or shout - even when you see a tiger!
Play music in the jungle - ever, not even softly
Use flash photography - it blinds and distresses animals
Feed any animal however small or cute
Ask the driver to chase after a tiger
Throw anything out of the vehicle
Expect a guaranteed sighting - nature decides, not us!

Always remember

When we are on safari, we are the guests. The tigers are home. We follow their rules, not ours. The jungle belongs to them and we are very lucky to be allowed inside.