Big cat and rhino safari in India
Tigers in the forest, rhinos on the floodplain
India holds two animals that draw wildlife travellers from everywhere. The Bengal tiger rules the forests of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The greater one-horned rhino rules the grasslands of Assam.
You can see both on one journey. Pair a tiger reserve such as Bandhavgarh, Kanha or Pench with Kaziranga, where rhinos, elephants and tigers share the same park.
Rhinos and tigers
Assam to Central India
Open-jeep safaris
Guided drives inside the parks
Private departures
Your group, your dates
Fully tailored
Dates, parks and camps your way
Two icons, one journey
India is home to most of the world’s wild tigers and the Indian one-horned rhino. Pairing them gives you very different landscapes on a single trip.
Indian one-horned rhino
Kaziranga, Pobitora, Manas, Orang
Assam’s floodplain grasslands hold the largest population of this rhino. Kaziranga also has a high density of tigers, so one park can give you both.
- Wetlands with elephants, wild buffalo and swamp deer
- Misty mornings and open grassland light
- Good birdlife for photographers
Bengal tiger
Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Tadoba, Corbett
Each tiger reserve has its own character, from ruins and lakes in Ranthambore to sal forest in Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
- Morning and afternoon jeep safaris
- Strong sighting chances in well-known reserves
- Leopards, sloth bears and deer in the same parks
Big cat and rhino tours
Sample itineraries to start from. We can change the length, parks and lodges to suit you.
Tiger, Rhino and Cultural Tour
Duration : 19 Days
Destination : Delhi › Agra › Jaipur › Delhi › Guwahati › Kaziranga › Jorhat › Nagpur › Tadoba › Pench
Rhino and Tiger Tour
Duration : 12 Days
Destination : Delhi › Guwahati › Kaziranga › Jorhat › Nagpur › Kanha › Bandhavgarh › Jabalpur › Delhi
Kaziranga and Manas Tour
Duration : 7 Days
Destination : Delhi › Guwahati › Manas › Kaziranga › Guwahati › Delhi
Corbett and Dudhwa Safari
Duration : 9 Days
Destination : Delhi › Corbett › Dudhwa › Delhi
Why do it as one trip
Two habitats
Open wetland grassland in Assam and deep forest in Central India give you very different photographs and experiences.
Guides who know each park
Local naturalists and drivers who understand animal behaviour and where to be at the right time.
Comfortable stays
Lodges close to park gates, so mornings start early without long transfers.
Planned logistics
Permits, safari bookings, flights and transfers are arranged for you, so you can focus on the animals.
When to combine tigers and rhinos
Kaziranga opens in late October or November and closes by early May. Tiger parks in Central India run longer. The overlap from November to April is the best window for a combined trip.
| Months | Kaziranga (rhinos) | Central India tiger parks | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | Opens late, depending on floods | Parks reopen after the monsoon | Too early for rhinos |
| November to February | Open, cool, wintering birds arrive | Open, with cold mornings | Best combined window |
| March to April | Open, warming up, hot by April | Warm to hot, tigers move to water | Good, pack for heat |
| May to June | Closed | Hot, with tigers drawn to waterholes | Tigers only |
| July to September | Closed | Core zones closed for the monsoon | No safaris |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see rhinos and tigers on the same trip?
Yes. Kaziranga offers both, and you can add Central India’s tiger reserves such as Kanha and Bandhavgarh for more tiger time.
Are sightings guaranteed?
No. These are wild animals. Rhinos are usually easier to find than tigers, and we plan several safaris so your chances are as good as possible.
Where can I see one-horned rhinos in India?
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is the best place. It holds about 80% of India’s rhinos. Manas, Pobitora, Jaldapara and Dudhwa also have rhinos.
Do I need to book safaris in advance?
Yes. Park entry and safari slots are limited and often fill early, so we recommend contacting us well before your travel dates.