Gujarat vacations, Asiatic Lions, Blackbuck & Wild Asses
A tailor made wildlife watching and safari around Gujarat’s greatest national parks and wilderness wonders.
Gujarat wildlife safaris Velavadar Velavadar National Park Gir National Park Little Rann of Kutch Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Price
£1400To£1700 excluding flights
Description of Gujarat vacations, Asiatic Lions, Blackbuck & Wild Asses
Price information
£1400To£1700 excluding flights
All safaris are in Private jeep just for you.
Departure information
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements. The best time to travel is October to June
Travel guides
There's a fascinating history attached to wildlife tourism in India, of which tiger spotting and forest safarai is just part.
Discover the traditional handicrafts, seasonal celebrations and eclectic architecture unique to India's most westerly state.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Gujarat vacations, Asiatic Lions, Blackbuck & Wild Asses
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2018 by Bonnie Shirley
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
All the wildlife and the wonderful lodges I stayed at: 13 Asiatic lions, 7 leopards, a striped hyena, 2 jungle cats, blackbuck, wild asses, and many species of birds. The Blackbuck Lodge and Bera Safari Lodge were amazing places to stay. The Gir Birding Lodge was incredibly accommodating and hospitable.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take good binoculars and a good camera (if you want decent pictures). If doing early morning safaris, especially in Bera and Little Rann of Kutch, take a warm hat and mittens and a warm coat. I froze some mornings.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I believe that most of the places I stayed hired locals, and the National Parks definitely had local guides and drivers.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I had a very good time and everything went smoothly. My driver was excellent and the car in great condition. However, the trip was much too expensive. I met people staying at the same or more expensive places and doing exactly the same thing as I was who were paying much less than I, so that did not make me happy. We compared itineraries and they were even staying longer in India and visiting more places and parks, and still paying less, so I feel that I was taken advantage of even though I did have a great time.
Reviewed on 01 May 2017 by Clive Freemantle
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It would be impossible to identify a single highlight- there were so many! Seeing so many leopards, the Asiatic lions, the nesting hornbills, saving a Blackbuck fawn from a pariah dog, the simply superb staff, some truly amazing dishes we tried and people we encountered- simply too much and many to mention.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take a travel plug, try to get lots of small denomination rupee notes, plenty of insect repellent, budget for high camera fees especially in Velavadar (where it is USD20 per camera per visit, NOT per day!). Incognito incense sticks were very reassuring and watch out for IndiGo air crew for overcharging inflight purchases!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes definitely
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
SUPERB! One of our best ever! The structure of our vacation could not have been more diverse and better constructed.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet and people
This particular trip is a unique in its own way as the destinations being covered in this tour are all in remote areas where the real source of income is from tourism industry. We are using only heritage, palaces & the jungle lodges owned by the local community. These old heritage buildings have now converted into hotels, so tourism helps conserve the architecture helps the locals in getting good jobs. All the accommodation which we are using have local staff.All our accommodations are eco friendly and have used the local material & handicrafts. Our accommodations are equipped with energy saving lights, solar hot water systems & ground water recharge system. We will be using through out local guides who are now trained in their field and will certainly make a difference in this trip. We use only local transport throughout in this trip. The drivers and guides are very well paid and helps a lot in the upliftment of the local economy.
When we are on safari guests are advised to bring back waste to their accommodation. We stick to the trails and advise not to harm the local flora & fauna. All the guests are briefed before entering the park not to get down from their respective vehicles. Smoking is strictly banned while on safari. We are supporting an NGO called Jagriti who supports and helps the poor orphan children in giving them shelter and education. An amount of £5 per person will go this institution.
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