Ranthambore Safari Zones  

Zone 1 of Ranthambore National Park is the tiger hotspot of the park. This zone is famous for sightings of some legendary tiger residents like Sultan (T-72), Noor (T-39), and Ustad (T-24). The entry here is through the Singh Dwar, and many wildlife photographers love this zone because the tiger sighting chances are really high. This zone also offers spots like Tuti ka Nalla, Sultanpur, Peela Pani, and Amreshwar Dang, Peela Pani, which are basically tiger hangout spots. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a tiger cooling off in the water or walking right past your gypsy or the canter safari. This is one of the best safari zones in Ranthambore because it offers high tiger activity, scenic spots, and thrilling wildlife spotting time. It should be on your list if you’re a true wildlife enthusiast and especially going there for sightings of wild animals.

The Zone 2 of this wild park is also famous for safaris during the summer. This Ranthambore Safari Zone has lots of water bodies which attract the thirsty animals, especially in summer. If you book a safari for zone 2 during summer, then you can easily spot the animals cooling off in water. Apart from tigers like Ustad (T-24), Noor (T-39), Sultan (T-72), Jhumru (T-20), and Krishna (T-19), you might spot leopards and a variety of deer here too. Famous spots like Jogi Mahal, Nal Ghati, Phuta Kot, Phuta Bandha, Jhalra, and Lahpur Tiraha are spots where a lot of wildlife action happens. You might spot a tiger going behind a deer for its lunch. This area of the park has open spaces and water bodies, because of which it’s a good one for spotting not just tigers but a whole variety of wildlife. Safaris in summer are thrilling here.

This zone is perfect for a safari for those travelers who like lakes. This zone is home to one of the most famous lakes of Ranthambore, the Padma Talao. This is one of the prettiest lakes in the park, and one can click some nice pictures of natural beauty here. Tigers often hang around here, especially Sitara (T-28) and Krishna (T-19) with her cubs. The must-see spots in this safari zone of Ranthambore are Raj Bagh ruins, Jogi Mahal, and High Point. This zone has scenic areas, a beautiful lake, and also common tiger sightings, and because of these, it is one of the best ones for your thrilling and adventurous safari ride.

Zone 4 has a hortu, and because of that, it is famous among the people who come here for a ride. This zone was the territory of Machli, the world’s most famous tigress, often called the “Queen of Ranthambore.” Machli was a kind of tigress who liked coming in front of people, and because of that, this zone was a famous one. Out of every 5 tourists, people wanted to make a booking for this zone before she passed. Even after her passing, the zone still sees plenty of tiger sightings. A lot of people come here for sigthings of T-19, T-25, T-28, T-41, T-64, and T-75. Popular sighting points include Malik Talab, Singh Dwar, Lakkad Da, Lambi, Adidaant, and Tamakhan. This safari zone of Ranthambore is famous because of its tiger history and beautiful landscape. One should definitely make a Ranthambore Safari Booking for this one.

The Ranthambore Safari Zone is famous among people for sightings of the same tigers that are found in zone 4 of the park. This part of the forest is the territory of the same tigers. Ithrs that come here are T-17 and T-75, and spots like Singh Dwar, Kachida Valley, Anatpur, Jokha, Baghdad, and Dhakda are where you might spot these two. If you’re unable to get a safari in zone 4, then making a Ranthambore Safari Booking for this one is recommended. This zone is equally famous for sightings of herbivores like Sambar deer, spotted deer (chital), nilgai (blue bull), and chinkara, along with others. This zone might even give you a thrilling chance to see a carnivore running behind prey. A safari in this zone can be thrilling if you’re lucky enough to spot animals.

This is one of the best safari zones in Ranthambore, and it is famous among bird and nature enthusiasts. This zone is a famous playground for Noor (T-39) and her cubs, and their sightings are most common in this zone of the park. You might also see tigers T-8, T-34, and T-57 as they also hang out in this zone more often. This zone is located near Zone 1, opposite to it, but has a completely different entry point, giving it a unique route and scenery for a thrilling sadarii ride. The bird species of this zone make it a famous and unique zone. Here, one of the best safaris can be experienced if you’re a bird lover. This zone of Ranthambore is home to rare species like the endangered Red-Headed Vulture. Key spots where the birds and tiger sightings are most common are Palli Darwaza, Kala Pani, Patwa Ki Baori, Soleshwar, Khabli, and Saran Ka Pattha. If you were unable to enjoy a safari in zone 1 because of high tourism, then definitely try to get a safari slot for this one.

Zone 7 of Ranthambore is home to tigers T-8 and T-34, but not many people book a safari for this zone. It means that people can easily get sightings of these tigers here without any other gypsy or canter safari being around. Fewer vehicles in this zone of the park also means that people can enjoy a peaceful safari experience. Places like Chidikho, Kushalipura, Jamoda, and Rajbagh Naka are where you might spot wildlife. This zone allows the tourists to see other animals also, like sloth bears, hyenas, sambar deer, and wild boar. All in all, this one is a good zone for your Ranthambore safari booking as it has tigers, other wildlife, and a peaceful safari opportunity.

Zone 8 feels similar to Zone 7 in terms of landscape and tiger sightings. Here too, one can go on a safari and see tigers T-8 and T-34. When you go for a safari in this zone, keep your eyes open and even tell your guide to decrease the safari speed at spots Balas, Kali Bhat, Neemli Dang, Mahakho, and Kherai, as they offer chances of tiger sightings a lot. Keep binoculars so that you can spot animals without any difficulties. It’s a zone for those who love the sounds of nature without the chatter of too many gypsy safaris around. In this zone of Ranthambhore, one can listen to the natural sounds of the forest and have a nice and relaxing safari experience, as the routes are also less bumpy as compared to other safari zones of the park.

The Zone 9 of Ranthambore is located along the bank of the Chakal River, and it’s different from other zones of the park. This zone of the park offers sightings of tiger-like T-42 and T-59 and is located around a 45-minute drive from the main gate, but trust me, it's worth it for the scenery alone. This Ranthambore Safari Zone also offers sightings of other animals such as sloth bears, caracals, and a variety of aquatic birds. Here, one can spot a lot of animals, especially during summer, because it’s on the banks of a river. It also has flowering trees, which add to the beauty of this zone. You can take a nice picture of an animal drinking from water with a good scenery of flowering trees as a background. This is truly one of the most beautiful zones of Ranthambore.

Zone 10 is relatively new, but it has already gained popularity among tourists. This zone has hilly tracks, dense deciduous forests, and scenic water bodies, because of which it is chosed by many people for thrilling yet scenic safari rides. The water bodies of this zone attract tourists from other zones, and because of that, animal sightings are common here. Tigers like T-43, T-13, and their cubs are seen easily in this safari zone of the park. Some people even get sightings of T-42 (Fateh), who is a tiger which do not often come in front of humans. Popular spots for sightings in this zone include Kushalipura, Halonda, Bodal, Aantri, Banskhori, and Devpura. If you love thrilling safaris with bumpy roads and beautiful forest surroundings, then you should definitely book a ride for this one. Also, the chances of tiger activity are high here, which makes it a perfect one for wildlife lovers too.