These 4 Rare Animals Call India Home-Here's How to Plan a Safari to See Them

"India, with its extraordinary range of natural habitats and biodiversity, is a magical country that's often underappreciated when it comes to wildlife viewing. It has more than 100 national parks and 14 biosphere reserves that are home to several rare species. I've planned tiger safaris in India for more than 18 years with Micato Safaris. For decades, Ranthambore National Park was hailed as the place to go in India, but there are so many other great sites to visit."

"To see bengal tigers, India's national animal, go to Bandhavgarh National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Its open, hilly terrain has one of the highest densities of tigers on the subcontinent. But it's not just stripes that steal the show. From the haunting call of the Indian paradise flycatcher to the flash of a Malabar pied hornbill's wings, the park is alive with exciting birds - a paradise for veteran birdwatchers and nascent enthusiasts alike."

India hosts an extraordinary range of natural habitats and biodiversity, with more than 100 national parks and 14 biosphere reserves sheltering several rare species. Micato Safaris organized tiger safaris in India for over 18 years, and lesser-visited parks complement Ranthambore. Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh has open, hilly terrain and one of the highest tiger densities, along with birdlife such as the Indian paradise flycatcher and Malabar pied hornbill. The Oberoi Vindhyavilas, opened in March 2025, offers 20-acre resort tents with private gardens. Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the largest population of Indian rhinoceroses. The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate offers lodging near Kaziranga in a 19th-century planters' bungalow.

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