My daughter and I recently participated in the “3 days Adventures Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour from Delhi with 3 Safari Rides”. Our tour was very much exceptional from start to finish, and we’ll always remember the very competent and kind people who made it all happen. Our trusted driver, Balveer, kept us safe on the roads and on schedule throughout. Super friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, he tended to our every need and request, and went above and beyond with a steady supply of snacks and drinks kept out for us at all times. He was able to seamlessly arrange for a visit of Amer Palace with an English-speaking guide on our requested short detour through Jaipur, as well as an experience with elephants at the sanctuary near there. Once at our very lovely Ranthambore Heritage Haveli hotel, literally all staff took care of our every anticipated need, including sending us with blankets on our early morning safaris in case the air was cool, which was the case. The 3 safaris, themselves, gave us lasting images of spectacularly varied wildlife and landscapes across the 3 safari zones we visited. We took the canter (vs. Jeep) safaris, which suited us perfectly as we were able to meet and exchange photos with others seated next to us. We were very fortunate to see one tiger, and we were very close. Bucket list – check! An incredible animal and an incredible memory. In addition, we saw many other animals, including a sloth bear, a leopard and cubs (from a distance), two types of deer, wild boars, peacocks, and monkeys. We benefited so much from the well-trained safari drivers and wildlife spotters. I highly recommend bringing a warm jacket and hat to cover your ears for the morning safaris. Depending which zone you’ll be going to, you may be driving for up to 20 minutes in an open air vehicle on the highway in the early morning, so add some wind to the equation. I never thought I’d say it, but even these Canadians were cold! There were people selling fleece hats at the beginning of the safari, and we also bought fleece jackets at our hotel gift shop after regretting not bringing something warmer to wear for the first morning safari. But at least we had blankets sent from the hotel, which definitely helped though they weren’t tight-fitting. Before heading back to Delhi, we requested to stop at a shop with goods crafted by local women, and were really pleased with the things we brought back home from there. We absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this tour and we very highly recommend it. Here’s hoping you’re as lucky on your safari as we were to see a tiger, and hopefully you’ll also see more! We met people who saw multiple tigers, and others who saw none. If only the tigers would go according to schedule. Ha! If only, right? This tour, though, definitely do it and enjoy like we absolutely did!
