WILDLIFE AT THE TERRITORY
Wildlife, Thoughtfully Experienced.
Explore the wildlife that brings travellers into the wild, from India’s tigers, leopards and rhinos to elephants, dholes, birds and Africa’s remarkable species. Discover the habitats, behaviour and landscapes that make every wildlife safari different.
Iconic Species
Wild Places
Global Wildlife
BEYOND THE SIGHTING
Wildlife Has More to Reveal
Every encounter begins with an animal, but the experience goes much deeper. From the movement of a tiger through the forest to the call of a hornbill above the canopy, wildlife reveals itself through behaviour, habitat, seasons and quiet moments. We look beyond the sighting to understand the landscapes and stories that make every safari different.
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FEATURED WILDLIFE
Start With The Species
Some journeys begin with a place. Others begin with an animal you have wanted to see for years. Explore our wildlife safari experiences through the species that draw travellers into the wild.
Explore India’s renowned tiger reserves, from Central India to the forests of the North and South. A tiger safari offers a chance to observe the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat while discovering leopards, dholes, sloth bears, deer and rich birdlife that share these remarkable wildlife landscapes.
Travel into Assam’s floodplains for a wildlife safari centred on the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The grasslands, wetlands and riverine habitats of Kaziranga support rhinos alongside elephants, wild water buffalo, deer, tigers and abundant birdlife, creating one of India’s most distinctive wildlife safari experiences for nature lovers.
Experience wild elephants across India’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and river corridors. Elephant safaris reveal the scale and character of these landscapes, where Asian elephants move through shared habitats alongside tigers, leopards, gaur, deer and rich birdlife. Explore South and North India for diverse elephant encounters in the wild.
Discover India’s elusive leopards across dry forests, rocky terrain, grasslands and varied wildlife habitats. Leopard safaris reveal a different side of India’s wilderness, where patience matters. Explore landscapes where leopards share their territory with tigers, sloth bears, dholes, ungulates and diverse bird species across unique safari destinations.
Discover sloth bears across India’s dry forests, rocky landscapes and open woodland habitats. A sloth bear safari can reveal these distinctive mammals alongside tigers, leopards, dholes, gaur and deer. Central India offers memorable wildlife journeys for travellers interested in seeing species beyond the traditional big-cat safari experience.
Explore the Gir landscape of Gujarat, home to India’s Asiatic lions. A lion safari here offers a distinctive wildlife experience shaped by dry forests, scrub and open country. Alongside lions, travellers may encounter leopards, ungulates, birds and other species that share this remarkable western Indian wildlife habitat.
Discover the golden jackal across India’s forests, grasslands, scrub and open landscapes. Often overlooked beside larger predators, this adaptable wild canid adds another layer to a wildlife safari. Look closely and you may find jackals sharing diverse habitats with leopards, ungulates, birds and other wildlife across India.
WILDLIFE SPECIES
Explore the Wildlife of India & Africa
Explore the wildlife that defines our journeys across India and Africa—from iconic tigers, leopards and elephants to elusive primates, reptiles, wild canids, birds, deer and other remarkable safari species.
BIG CATS
Asiatic Lions
Explore Gujarat’s Gir landscape, home to India’s Asiatic lions and the forests they uniquely inhabit.
- West Zone, Gujarat
- 110–190 kg
- 16–18 years
BIG CATS
India’s Tigers
Explore India’s finest tiger reserves and plan a safari around one of its most iconic predators.
- Central, East, North, South Zone
- 135–280 kg
- 14–16 years
BIG CATS
India’s Leopards
Explore India’s forests and rocky landscapes, where elusive leopards become part of the wider safari story.
- Central, East, North, South Zone
- 28–70 kg
- 10–12 years
FOREST GIANTS
Asian Elephant
Experience India’s forests and grasslands, where wild elephants move through varied and often dramatic landscapes.
- Central, East, North, South Zone
- 28–70 kg
- 10–12 years
FOREST GIANTS
Assam’s Rhinos
Travel into Assam’s floodplains for encounters with the greater one-horned rhinoceros and its remarkable wildlife.
- Central, East, North, South Zone
- 28–70 kg
- 10–12 years
FOREST PREDATORS
Sloth Bears
Discover India’s sloth bears across dry forests and rocky landscapes, where these elusive mammals thrive alongside diverse wildlife.
- Central, East, North, South Zone
- 55–140 kg
- 20–30 years
Reptile's
Mugger Crocodile
Spot mugger crocodiles basking beside Indian rivers, lakes and wetlands, from Central India to southern and western habitats.
- Centra, East, North, South Zone
- exceed 100 kg
- 28–31 years
Reptile's
Gharial
Find the gharial along India’s protected rivers, especially the Chambal, where this critically fish-eating crocodilian thrives.
- North, Central, East Zone
- 160–180 kg
- around 29 years
Reptile's
Indian Rock Python
Encounter the Indian rock python around forests, grasslands and wetlands, often near water across diverse Indian wildlife habitats.
- North, Central, East Zone
- around 90 kg
- around 25 years
PRIMATES
Hoolock Gibbon
Listen for the hoolock gibbon in Northeast India’s rainforests, where powerful calls reveal one of Asia’s rare apes.
- East Zone, Northeast India
- 6–8 kg
- Not Sure
PRIMATES
Golden Langur
Seek the golden langur in Assam’s and Bhutan’s forested foothills, among the most distinctive primates of Northeast India.
- East Zone, Assam
- 9–12 kg
- Not Sure
BIRDING
Indian Peafowl
Watch Indian peafowl across grasslands, woodland edges and forest clearings, adding colour and movement to Indian safari landscapes.
- East, West, North & South Zones
- Around 4 kg
- Around 18 years
WILD CANIDS
Golden Jackal
Watch golden jackals across open habitats, scrub and grasslands in India, with additional safari sightings possible in Tanzania.
- India, Tanzania
- 8–10 kg
- 12–16 years
WILD CANIDS
Dhole
Encounter the dhole in India’s forest reserves, where social packs cooperatively hunt across Central, Eastern and Southern landscapes.
- Central, East & South Zones
- 17–21 kg
- around 16 years
HORNS & HOOVES
Chital
Spot chital, India’s iconic spotted deer, across forests and grasslands where abundant herds support the wider predator-prey ecosystem.
- Central, West, North & South Zones
- 27–45 kg
- 9–13 years
HORNS & HOOVES
Barasingha
Discover barasingha in Central and Northern India, especially wet grasslands where this distinctive swamp deer forms seasonal herds.
- Central & North Zones
- 172–181 kg
- around 20 years
FEATURED JOURNEYS
Start With A Journey
Our featured safaris are starting points, not limits. Tell us what you are looking for and we can shape the journey around your dates, group and wildlife interests.
Pench — Land Of Mowgli
A tiger-focused journey through the forests that inspired one of India’s most enduring wildlife stories.
Tadoba — Real Land Of Tigers
A close look at one of Central India’s best-known tiger landscapes, with time for multiple safari drives.
Manas & Kaziranga — Land Of Rhino
A Northeast India journey combining rhino-rich grasslands, riverine habitats and wider wildlife diversity.
Kuno — Realm Of Speed
A journey into Kuno’s emerging cheetah landscape and the wider wildlife of the region.
Satpura — Raw Wilderness
A quieter Central Indian experience where landscape, forest and wildlife share the spotlight.
FAQ's
Planning Your Wildlife Experience
What wildlife can I see on safari in India?
India offers a wide range of wildlife experiences, including tigers, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, dholes, sloth bears, Asiatic lions, golden jackals and diverse birdlife.
Where can I go for a tiger safari in India?
Tigers are found across several Indian landscapes and reserves. The right choice depends on your travel dates, wildlife interests, safari style and the other experiences you want to include.
Can a wildlife safari be planned around one species?
Yes. A private or customised safari can be built around a primary wildlife interest, such as tigers, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants or birdlife.
Do you organise wildlife photography safaris?
Yes. Photography-focused journeys can be planned around destination, season, safari timing, habitat and the photographer’s interests.
Do you offer wildlife safaris outside India?
Yes. The Territory also creates selected wildlife journeys in Tanzania and Kenya, alongside its India safari destinations.
Can I combine wildlife destinations in one journey?
Yes. Multi-destination wildlife journeys can connect different reserves, habitats or countries when the route and available time make sense.