Jawai Jungle Safari

The Jawai Jungle Safari is booked per vehicle, not per person. The Rs 4,000 rate applies whether you travel solo or as a group of six -a significantly better per-person value for groups of four to six. Morning timings shift earlier in winter to track the actual sunrise; evening timings shift later in summer to align with the sunset. Morning • Safari Slot: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM • Vehicle: Private Gypsy • Capacity: 1–6 guests • Duration: ~3.5 hours • Price per Jeep: Rs 4,000 Evening • Safari Slot: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM • Vehicle: Private Gypsy • Capacity: 1–6 guests • Duration: ~3 hours • Price per Jeep: Rs 4,000 Full Day (Sunrise to Sunset) • Safari Slot: Full Day (Sunrise to Sunset) • Vehicle: Private Gypsy • Capacity: 1–6 guests • Duration: ~12 hours • Price per Jeep: On request Confirm exact slot timings at the time of booking as these adjust seasonally.

Primary Sightings • Indian Leopard – resident population, territorial individuals known by guides, very high sighting probability • Mugger Crocodile – Jawai Bandh dam supports a significant population; best sighted in early morning near the banks Regularly Seen • Indian Jackal -highly active at dawn and dusk, often spotted in pairs near the village edges • Nilgai (Blue Bull) – India’s largest antelope, frequently visible in open scrubland • Jungle Cat – smaller and more elusive than the leopard, but recorded regularly by experienced guides • Striped Hyena – nocturnal but occasionally spotted at the edge of the evening slot Bird Species • Migratory flamingos and pelicans at Jawai Bandh (seasonal, October–March) • Indian Eagle-Owl – resident in granite overhangs, often located by guides during morning safaris • Painted Stork, Indian Roller, Eurasian Hoopoe – commonly seen across the open terrain • Osprey and other raptors – the dam attracts multiple fishing birds during winter months

• Neutral, earth-tone clothing – avoid bright colours or white against the rocky landscape; olive, khaki, grey, or brown works well • A light jacket or shawl for early morning and post-sunset temperature drops – Rajasthan mornings are cooler than expected • Water bottle, minimum 1.5 litres – the granite terrain reflects heat strongly in the afternoon • Camera with zoom lens: 300mm or above is ideal for granite-distance leopard shots; 400–600mm for serious wildlife photography • Binoculars – useful for scanning rock faces well before the jeep reaches sighting distance • Sunscreen and sunglasses for both slots – pre-sunset afternoon glare is strong • Closed-toe footwear for uneven jeep terrain • Fully charged phone or power bank – expect to photograph more than anticipated • Personal medication if needed – the terrain is bumpy enough to matter

Jungle Safari • Primary Goal: Full ecosystem experience: leopard + dam + villages + birds • Route: Broader circuit, 60 km territory, 9 sightseeing points • Duration: 3–4.5 hours • Wildlife: Leopard, crocodile, jackal, nilgai, 100+ birds • Best For: First-timers, families, photographers, wildlife generalists • Price: Rs 4,000 per jeep • Recommendation: Book this first — then add a dedicated Leopard Safari if you want more Leopard Safari • Primary Goal: Leopard sighting, tracked and targeted • Route: Focused on known leopard territory zones • Duration: 2.5–3 hours • Wildlife: Primarily leopards, with incidental other sightings • Best For: Return visitors, leopard-focused trackers • Price: Rs 4,000–5,000 per jeep (morning slot) • Recommendation: Best as a follow-up for those who want depth over breadth