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Wild
South India

A private south india wildlife safari journey — Periyar, Kabini and the Western Ghats

The Western Ghats are one of the eight biodiversity hotspots on earth. South India's wildlife is not the savannah spectacle of East Africa — it is dense, complex, and extraordinarily rich. It requires a different kind of attention, and a naturalist who knows how to give it.

Duration8 nights
CircuitPeriyar · Mudumalai · Kabini
Best seasonOct – Mar
From₹ on request
The Journey

Wild South India

The Western Ghats are one of the eight biodiversity hotspots on earth. South India's wildlife is not the savannah spectacle of East Africa — it is dense, complex, and extraordinarily rich. It requires a different kind of attention, and a naturalist who knows how to give it.

Kabini river safaris
Elephant aggregations, crocodile and leopard — South India's finest wildlife experience
Expert naturalist throughout
Identifies species by call — the forest reveals itself differently
Periyar boat safari
Dawn on the lake — herds coming to drink
Four distinct ecosystems
Wet forest, dry forest, riparian habitat, highland grassland
Day by Day

The journey, unfolded

Days 1–2
Periyar · Lake Safari
Morning and evening boat safaris on Periyar Lake. Elephant herds, gaur, sambar. Walking safaris in the buffer zone with your naturalist.
Days 3–4
Mudumalai · Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — the largest protected area in South India. Jeep safaris morning and evening. Elephant sightings are near-certain; leopard and tiger are possible.
Days 5–6
Anamalai · The Forgotten Reserve
Less visited than the flagship parks, Anamalai has exceptional biodiversity and far fewer tourists. Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, gaur in large numbers.
Days 7–8
Kabini · The Signature Experience
Kabini is where the Kabini river runs through the forest. The dry season brings extraordinary elephant aggregations. Crocodile. Leopard sightings more reliable than almost anywhere in India.
What\'s included
8 nights wildlife lodges and camps
Expert naturalist throughout
All safari activities
Periyar boat safari
All breakfasts
Park entry fees
Airport transfers
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South India wild.
With a naturalist who knows it.

Tell us which animals matter most to you and we will build the safari around them.

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