You’ll be able to feel the atmosphere of the jungle change when a tiger is close. The air fills with the sound of animal warnings and you can feel the tension as a tiger enters their territory. On your tiger-watching safari, your first glimpse might just be the white flecks of hair on the tiger’s ears as he stalks through long grassland, occasionally catching a flash of bright orange or black.
We track down forest pathways that are the favourite haunts of our feline friends. Using local guides with intimate knowledge of the tiger’s natural habitats, we maximise your chances of watching one of these remarkable endangered big cats in their natural habitat.
Bengal Tiger: Home to 80% of the world’s tiger population and over 50 designation Tiger Reserves, India is the best place to see tigers with around 3,000 tigers.
Siberian Tiger: Found only in the mountain forests of eastern Russia, the Siberian tiger has adapted to the harsh climate, long winters and high latitude.
February, March and April are the best time to see tigers in India, when the temperature begins to soar. With the increase in temperature comes less water and drier, dustier land with less foliage. As the water supply decreases, wildlife tends to congregate around the last remaining waterholes, making it a good time to see and photograph the wildlife within the parks. Our expert guides are trained to track majestic tigers in India's tiger parks and you can enhance your tiger journey with stays at unique and beautiful lodges.
Despite historically living across huge parts of Asia, tigers are endangered to critically endangered with only around 3,200 animals left in the wild with three subspecies already extinct (Balinese, Javan and Caspian Tiger).
Due to hunting and disforestation, Bengal tiger populations have reduced, from hundreds of thousands to just a few thousand. National Parks across India have set conservation areas to protect these magnificent creatures and therefore tiger watching safaris are truly unique. Launched in April 1973, Project Tiger is a conservation scheme by the National Tiger Conservation Authority which established nine tiger reserves. Today, there is 47 tiger reserves.
Journey through the heart of tiger country in search of this majestic big cat, travelling to some of the best regions in India for wildlife encounters, including Tadoba, Pench and Kanha National Parks.
From 8000 per person
Embark on a safari with a difference and venture deep into the remote Durminskoye Reserve in Russia’s Far East, home to the endangered Siberian tiger. Alongside conservationist Alexander Batalov, you’ll track the big cats and set camera traps on a unique adventure that truly puts you on the front line of wildlife conservation.
“After a couple of hours we enter the boundary of the forest for the first time. There is snow on the ground but it doesn’t look too deep. Some way into the drive, Alexander stops the vehicle just over a bridge. Tiger tracks are all around; these are very fresh, as in minutes old. We are allowed out of the jeep but told to be careful as the tiger is likely to be close. It is now pitch black but the excitement level goes up. Alexander is convinced these are the tracks of a female he knows and she is watching us close by. We will find out how close she was tomorrow…”
A stunning safari ensuring that you venture through a number of different areas within India. Track leopards whilst staying in luxurious African-style tents, stand in awe at the splendour of the Taj Mahal as well as exploring the bustling streets of Delhi.
From 10000 per personSiberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are the largest cats on earth. Not much is known about them as evidenced by the fluctuating statistics from different sources. An adult male has an average length of 13.1 feet including the tail, and typically stands at 3.28 feet tall. They usually weigh between 180 to 300 kilos, and females are much smaller, usually weighing between 100 and 166 kilograms. To survive the cold temperatures of the Taiga, Siberian tigers have a thicker coat than their cousins from the south, especially around their paws and neck where they have a small mane.
Our Siberian tiger safari is all about being in the same habitat of these magnificent big cats. We put you in the right place at the right time to capture footage of them in their natural habitat, and explore their terrain. Working with conservationist Alexander Batalov is the best experience you can get. He has an incredible knowledge of the big cats, and will guide you through their territory in safety. The camera traps are very important for estimating the tiger population figures and on this trip you will learn first-hand about the conservation efforts to protect these endangered animals.
Working closely with conservationists, we can offer the change to join habituation safaris and more. Our exclusive network on the ground links us to all the best lodges in the region and we are often able to add that little NWS twist to your trip, transforming it into something really special.
