Gir National Park is one of the most popular national wildlife parks in India. Considered the only natural habitat of lions outside Africa, it’s one of the few places on earth where you can see lions roaming freely without any restrictions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that it attracts wildlife enthusiasts from across the country. If you’re also planning a safari in this park, it’s a good choice, as long as you keep certain things in mind. What are those things? Let’s explore in detail.
7 Things to Keep in Mind During Sasan Gir National Park Safari
Like any other wildlife sanctuary, your safari in the Gir National Park can be safe and thrilling only when you follow certain rules. Those rules are both part of the protocol followed at the park and general best practices that should be followed when visiting any wildlife sanctuary. Here are 7 of those things which you must keep in mind during your Gir National Park safari:
#1. Book your safari online in advance
First and foremost, the Gir National Park doesn’t allow on-the-spot booking of a jungle safari. If you reach the park without a booking, expect to be disappointed as the management of this park won’t allow you to continue with your safari. To avoid this, you should book your Gir National Park Safari online from the official website of Gir National Park.
#2. Avoid making noise
Like most other wildlife sanctuaries across the country, Gir National Park is a silent zone where making any sort of noise is strictly restricted. So put on your headphones/earbuds when visiting the park to communicate with your guide, and avoid making any sort of noise during your safari, like music, honking, shouting, etc.
#3. Wear clothing that blends with nature
This is a basic rule of thumb when visiting any national park or wildlife sanctuary, but it’s an important one, so it’s worth mentioning here. Avoid wearing neon colours that stand out and do not blend well with their natural surroundings. Wear light, breathable clothes in natural colours that blend with the surroundings to avoid falling prey to any avoidable threats.
#4. Hire a professional and experienced guide
Your guide can play a major role in ensuring your safety as well as the quality of your safari experience in Sasan Gir. So hire a professional, experienced, and licensed guide who knows his way around the Gir National Park, and who has the right kind of team and other resources at his disposal to facilitate your safari.
#5. Take only permissible number of people
There’s a limit on how many people you can take with your group to the Gir National Park safari. Each pass of the park allows only 6 people to participate in the safari. So make sure that you take only the permissible number of people with you on your pass, or buy additional passes through separate bookings if you have a larger group.
#6. Do not insist on seeing lions (or any other animal)
While Gir National Park is home to an estimated 890 lions, seeing a lion during your safari is not guaranteed. It’s more a matter of luck than of knowledge and planning, as wild animals roam around the forest as they wish. If a lion, or any other wild animal for that matter, doesn’t appear during your safari ride, no guide can force them to appear magically without creating a risky situation for everyone. So do not insist on seeing lions or any other wild animals during your Gir National Park safari.
#7. Visit during the day
Unlike other wildlife sanctuaries that have a sizable population of nocturnal birds and animals, Gir National Park is home to a primarily lion population, so night safaris are prohibited here. Therefore, make sure that you plan your travel and safari during the daytime.
Book Your Stay and Safari With Hotel Anil Farmhouse in Sasan Gir
Now that you know everything to keep in mind during your Gir National Park safari, you can book your stay with Hotel Anil Farmhouse in Sasan Gir. Our resort offers fully air-conditioned rooms with all modern amenities and facilities to make your stay after the safari a comfortable one. The rooms are available in 3 different configurations to meet everyone’s preferences, and you can choose one according to your budget and needs.
So what are you waiting for? Book your stay near Gir National Park with Hotel Anil Farmhouse and explore Sasan Gir’s majestic wildlife and natural beauty.
