Do's & Don'ts in Jungle

Do's During Safari

Respect the wild animals and maintain a safe distance from them. Remember you are in their home and they get the first priority.
Maintain silence during the safari.
Keep the camera flash off.
Cover your arms and legs. Sleeveless tops & capris won't protect against insect bites.

All drivers and guides are given a set of instructions regarding the speed of the vehicle, the route to be followed, the distance to be kept from other vehicles and wild animals and time guidelines. Never encourage your driver and guide to break these rules.
Do not speak loudly or play music inside the park reserve.
Do not offer eatables to birds and animals.
Do not smoke in the forest. Accidental fires can destroy this wonderful jungle in no time.
Be mindful and respectful of the plants and wildlife around you. The wilderness is not a trash site! Everything that you bring in with you must not be left behind, which means that you do not throw your trash in the wilderness! The Jungle is to be kept as you found it.
Do not wear perfumes or any other strong smelling substances. The animals are sensitive to smell and it may arouse their curiosity.

Tigers are the largest amongst other wild cats. They were around since about 2 million years.
India is the country with the largest number of wild tigers, which is around 3,000 tigers.
Tigers are silent hunters. They have soft toe pads which help them walk silently. Stripes can act as camouflage, allowing it to blend in with surroundings.
A punch from a Tiger may kill you.
Tigers primarily hunt deer, but as opportunistic predators, they can also eat wild boars, birds, fish, rodents, amphibians, reptiles, and even insects.
The vocal repertoire of tigers is vast - they grunt, growl, roar, moan, snarl, chuff, hiss and gasp.
Tigers are good swimmers!
No two tigers have the same stripes.
Today, there are five subspecies of tiger which are the Bengal tiger, South China tiger, Indochinese tiger, Sumatran tiger and Amur tiger (also known as Siberian tiger) among which Caspian, Bali and Javan tigers are extinct.

Mask your face to protect from the dust.
Wear comfortable cotton cloths and avoid loud colours & bold prints.
Empty your bowels and bladders before you set off on the safari or wait for the toilet break.
Keep binocular/s with you. During safari, most of the times you will find you have to keep distance from animal, during such time binocular will prove to be the best thing to watch them.
It's important to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated while on safari. Keep plenty of water on board.
You should always listen and follow all the instructions given by your guide during your safari excursions. He knows a great deal about the wildlife. Don’t be shy to ask questions to your guide, this will enhance your safari experience tremendously!
Do not disappoint if you don't see the big cats. There are many other interesting creatures that are to be seen and cherished. jungle is breath taking even in its scenery.