INDIA
India's classics.
The 15 best safari tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A small-group overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer with two camel rides, desert forts and villages, dinner and breakfast under the stars.
“Loved the overall experience! Everyone was well organized and the camel ride was a lot of fun. Would recommend this tour!”
A private 2-day camel safari from Jaisalmer with village stops, sunset tea and snacks, stargazing, and a dawn sunrise return.
“We really enjoyed the camel ride and sleeping under the stars in the desert was a particularly memorable experience. Sandi was a brilliant guide and we felt very looked after throughout. Would recommend.”
Overnight Thar Desert safari from Jaisalmer: dune walk, camel ride, sunset and sunrise options, meals, and a desert camp. $38.50.
“An unforgettable experience! Loved sleeping under the stars and chatting with our friendly guides Nepal & Abhay. Had lots of fun making rotis and sitting around the campfire. We felt very safe - Highly recommend this experience!”
Overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer into the remote Thar Desert with sunset ride, campfire dinner, clean bed rolls, and morning sunrise ride.
“Absolutly amazing experience! Our guide DD was fantastic, as was Puna! Literally the most romantic and wonderful way to see the Thar desert. Good food, comfortable and clean beds. The stars are amazing!! If you have one night I recommend this 1000x over a resort of desert camp. Seriously, just do it.”
Private camel safari from Jodhpur to Osian: free Sachiya Mata Temple, camel ride, optional jeep, and folk dance dinner packages.
“Camel ride and food with a lovely family, who invited us to their home and made us dinner. The safari tour afterwards was fun as well.”
Half-day sunset camel safari near Jaisalmer with your own camel, Kuldhara stop, sunset dunes, snacks and dinner under stars.
“The camel and jeep drivers were nice, spoke good English and did as it was agreed. Dinner was also good and the night under the stars was unforgettable. A must do. No complaints and no regrets. Your buttock might be sore for the next couple of days, but it's worth it! :)”
Overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer: sunset dunes, open-fire dinner, bedroll sleep under stars, and a morning ride back.
“Thank you Oka! It was an amazing night amongst the stars. Organisation, food, and the beds were perfect. I wasn’t feeling cold in the bed although it got quite chilly outside. As a foreigner I was afraid of lacking cleanliness, but everythinRead more”
Off-the-beaten-track overnight camel safari near Jaisalmer with private transport, sunrise chai, wood-fire cooking lesson, and desert camp.
“Rojay did a great job, not only driving us to a quiet spot in the desert, but also cooking tasty food with wood fire. We slept in the open but the blankets kept us warm. The camel ride was short but pleasant.”
Overnight in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer with jeep dunes, camel ride, village visits, sunrise, and campfire meals.
“The tour is absolutely fantastic! Jeep ride out into the desert (do not pay the 30 rupees the driver will try and ask for at the gate, all fees are included in the tour price and it's clearly optional as we went through after refusing no problems). Then a nice camel ride to a quiet…”
Jaipur’s Jhalana Panther Safari in an open 4x4 with a naturalist. Permits and camera fee included. Pick morning or afternoon.
“Since it is a nature safari and the leopards are wandering free, we did not get to see any leopards during this visit. We do know that the morning tour did see a couple of them though. The tour guide did try his hardest to try to have us see some, but no luck. He…”
Overnight camel safari near Jodhpur with Osian temple, a 500-year-old village stay, bonfire stargazing, and sunrise dunes.
“Had a great time! Sumer was an excellent host. The guest huts are really well kitted out and comfortable. Love the whole vibe of the place. Camel rides were real good fun also! Cheers for the great experience”
Overnight Thar Desert camping in Jaisalmer with a Kuldhara visit, dune safari, sunset and sunrise, plus dinner, breakfast, and hotel transfers.
“Stop debating and just do it. This trip changed my life! Abed and Rahul (4 yo) were terrific guides and gave me the exact experience I was looking for in India. After weeks of horn honking and thick smog, I was ready for a break. This duo delivRead more”
Half-day Bishnoi village safari from Jodhpur with wildlife spotting, durry weaving, pottery, village lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Good insight to all events mentioned. Good informative guide, who explained the Bishnoi villages to us. There was no pressure to buy anything but the offer was always there. I feel I need to mention there was no bottle of water given so please make sure you bring your own!”
Camel ride and 1-hour jeep safari in the Thar desert plus Osian temple visits, Rajasthani lunch, and pickup from Jodhpur.
“Really wonderful afternoon. Pickup was easy as was the commute. The hospitality by Sumer and his family was great. I loved that he took the time to also explain to us more about village life as well as his own story. Everyone also pointed out as many animals on both the Jeep ride as well…”
Jodhpur to Osian camel safari with Sachiya Mata Temple, village Rajasthani dinner, and a peaceful sunset camel ride in the Thar.
“It was a really nice experience. We did a camel ride at sunset and got an amazing dinner afterwards. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful. The people were really friendly, and we also saw the village school. It gets cold in the evening, so take a jacket with you.”
