If you have done safaris in Africa, then you would have certain expectations while doing safaris in India. Well, you will be surprised by the contrast in Indian safaris vis a vis African Safaris. Tiger which is the mainstay of Safaris in India, is an elusive animal compared to its African cousins. Besides, the terrain, and the undergrowth in Indian Jungles is far more dense than in Africa, so it is extremely tough to locate the majestic Tiger in its habitat. But with expert drivers and guides this close to impossible scenario of tracking Tigers is made facile.
Safari in Kanha is done in open Jeep which seat 4-5 guests comfortably. A 4X4 drive this vehicle is a Maruti Suzuki popularly known as Maruti Gypsy. Made for all terrain, and a silent engine this is an ideal vehicle to view Wildlife in Indian National Parks. A licensed driver and a certified forest guide always accompany you when you go for a safari. The various dos and donts in the park to be followed are ensured by the accompanying forest guide.
Normally the driver and the forest guide put in their best efforts to track the majestic King of the Jungle by the various methods, like, following the footprints of the Tiger, listening to the alarm calls by various denizens of the park when the Tiger is spotted by them, interacting with other drivers and guides in other vehicles when they cross each other. It is amazing to see that without any wireless devices, which are integral part of African safaris the drivers and the guides here are able to track the Tiger movement. Tiger photography is quite an art, lot of professionals on their first visits to India go back disappointed, while lot of amateurs and normal tourists get some great shots. Tiger Photography is albeit thrilling and exciting. Doesn’t it sound thrilling to become obsessed with getting a picture of a roaring tiger? It also sounds even more exciting when a Tigress playing with her cubs, reflecting the pride of her motherhood and yet cautious of your presence. Yes, these are the moments, exciting moments which you can freeze for eternity in your camera.
Kanha and Bandhavgarh have a unique way of tracking Tigers. There are some domesticated Elephants belonging to the forest department, which go out early in the morning in the bush to track the Tiger. Once they are successful, there is a central point in the park, where all Jeeps converge to mark their presence and check on Tiger news from other vehicles. The vehicles are informed and they are given tokens and are informed about the exact location of the Tiger. One by one, the Jeeps are send in that direction, and when you arrive there, couple of Elephants are waiting for you to get atop them and then they take you real close to the Tiger. This process is commonly known as "Tiger Show". Normally this lasts for about 4-5 minutes max but it is quite a thrilling experience to be so close to the Tiger. There are occassions that you are waiting for your turn to get atop the Elephant and the Tiger decides to move on, you may simply call it your bad luck. But in a 3-4 nights stay chances of getting to see a Tiger from a Jeep and from an Elephant back are extremely good, though no one promises and no one should promise, a certain Tiger sighting, but with well informed naturalists and drivers it is more likely that you will see Tigers in these parks of India.
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