FIELD REFERENCE
Plan your safari
Everything you'd want open in a second tab while booking — zone codes, permit rules, the season calendar, flight times into Nagpur, a packing list, and how the booking process actually works.
7.1
Safari zones & gates, every park
7.2
Safari rules, permits & ID requirements
On safari
- Vehicles stay on marked tracks — off-roading is prohibited and fined by the forest department.
- Keep a respectful distance from wildlife; don't press your guide to approach closer.
- No loud noise, whistling, or calling out to animals.
- No flash photography; drones are banned in every core zone without special forest-department permission.
- No alighting from the vehicle inside the core zone, except at designated points.
- No littering, smoking, or single-use plastic bottles — most reserves ban single-use plastic outright.
- Safari timings are fixed by the forest department and shift with season — we confirm your exact slot ahead of travel.
- Children under 5 are not permitted inside core zones at most reserves.
Permits & identification
- Every guest carries original photo ID on safari — passport for foreign nationals, any government ID for Indian nationals.
- Foreign nationals: passport number and visa details go into the permit application in advance; bring the physical passport on safari day.
- Permits are zone- and date-specific, non-transferable, and capped daily — this is why we ask for ID well before travel.
- No special wildlife-visa exists; a standard Indian tourist e-Visa is sufficient for safari entry.
7.3
Best time to visit — season calendar
Click a month to see which parks are at peak, open, or closed.
- Peak sightings
- Open, moderate
- Core zone closed
7.4
How to reach Nagpur
Nagpur has no scheduled international service — international guests connect through Delhi or Mumbai, then take a short domestic hop.
| From | Flight time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DEL) | ~1.5 hrs | Multiple direct flights daily |
| Mumbai (BOM) | ~1.3 hrs | Multiple direct flights daily |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | ~1.75 hrs | Direct flights, fewer daily slots |
| Jabalpur (JLR) | N/A — road only | Alternate gateway for Kanha; ~3.5 hrs road from Jabalpur |
7.5
What to pack
Clothing
- Neutral, earth-toned clothing — avoid white, black and bright colours
- Full-sleeve shirts and trousers for sun and insect protection
- A warm layer or fleece — dawn safaris can drop to 5–10°C, Nov–Feb
- A light rain layer if travelling in the shoulder monsoon months
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera with charged batteries and spare memory cards
- Power bank
- Wide-brim hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
Health
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Any personal medication, in original packaging
- A basic first-aid kit
- Hand sanitiser
Documents
- Passport and visa copy (foreign nationals)
- Safari permit confirmation, printed or on your phone
- Travel insurance details
- Booking confirmation from JungleViibes
7.6
Booking process & cancellation
- 01
Enquire
Share your dates, group size and interests via the contact form or WhatsApp.
- 02
Itinerary & quote
We propose a route and send a detailed quote, usually within a day.
- 03
Confirm & deposit
A 30% deposit confirms your booking — we begin securing permits immediately, as daily quotas fill fast.
- 04
Balance & briefing
Balance due 30 days before arrival; joining instructions sent about a week out.
Cancellations and refund tiers are covered in full in our Cancellation Policy — the short version: 30+ days' notice gets a 90% refund, and forest-department permits are non-refundable once issued, regardless of notice given.
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