{"id":2414,"date":"2022-06-08T12:40:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T07:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/?p=2414"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:22:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T05:52:02","slug":"top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Travel Tips for Novice Wildlife Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our guests always ask us questions, tips, and tricks for a perfect wildlife experience in India. We decided to compile a blog post on the top 10 travel tips for novice wildlife travelers in India. Read through the post to find answers to your questions. Feel free to write us if you want to know more or enquire tour with us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 Travel Tips for Novice Wildlife Travelers are &#8211;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#1_Plan_well_in_advance_and_plan_scam-free\" >1. Plan well in advance and plan scam-free.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#2_Track_the_climate_and_temperature_in_advance_for_the_trip\" >2. Track the climate and temperature in advance for the trip.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#3_Prepare_yourself_for_culture_and_wildlife_shock\" >3. Prepare yourself for culture and wildlife shock.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#4_Clothes_to_carry_on_your_wildlife_trip_to_India\" >4. Clothes to carry on your wildlife trip to India.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#5_Dont_forget_the_essentials_%E2%80%93_Documents_Cosmetics_Medication\" >5. Don\u2019t forget the essentials \u2013 Documents, Cosmetics, Medication.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#6_Read_jungle_rules_safari_vehicle_rules_and_other_dos_and_donts\" >6. Read jungle rules, safari vehicle rules and other do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#7_Read_our_detailed_wildlife-related_FAQs_to_get_in-depth_answers_to_your_questions\" >7. Read our detailed wildlife-related FAQs to get in-depth answers to your questions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#8_Some_tips_for_novice_wildlife_photographers\" >8. Some tips for novice wildlife photographers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#9_Travel_Insurance_%E2%80%93_Is_it_required\" >9. Travel Insurance \u2013 Is it required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/top-10-travel-tips-for-novice-wildlife-travelers\/#10_Landed_in_India_Get_your_Sim_Card_Bottled_water_and_Document_verification\" >10. Landed in India? Get your Sim Card, Bottled water, and Document verification.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Plan_well_in_advance_and_plan_scam-free\"><\/span>1. Plan well in advance and plan scam-free.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always better to plan a trip well in advance and via genuine\/trusted tour operators. Booking in advance always proves to be economical and you always stay excited about the trip. It would be good if you plan the itinerary as per the tour operator to get the maximum out of your tour and travel scam-free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Track_the_climate_and_temperature_in_advance_for_the_trip\"><\/span>2. Track the climate and temperature in advance for the trip.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India has a tropical climate which is a mixture of wet and dry tropical weather. In northern parts, there is a humid tropical climate and along the western coast lies wet tropical areas. In central India, where we have maximum wildlife and parks, the average minimum temperature in winter is 10\u00b0C, though it can drop as low as 1\u00b0C and rise to a maximum of 25\u00b0C. Summer temperatures range from a low of 22\u00b0C to a high of 38\u00b0C, though it can get quite hot, with temperatures as high as 48\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Prepare_yourself_for_culture_and_wildlife_shock\"><\/span>3. Prepare yourself for culture and wildlife shock.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greetings like Namaste, festivals like Holi &amp; Diwali, the traditional and artistic markets of Rajasthan, the food of Delhi, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Rhinos, and Red Pandas are some of the major cultural and wildlife attractions that visitors around the world love to indulge into. Plan your trip to include the best of cultural and wildlife moments, and you will definitely fall in love with the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/taj-mahal-Agra.jpg\" alt=\"taj mahal in agra\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/taj-mahal-Agra.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/taj-mahal-Agra-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/taj-mahal-Agra-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Clothes_to_carry_on_your_wildlife_trip_to_India\"><\/span>4. Clothes to carry on your wildlife trip to India.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>T-shirts, lightweight trousers, short &amp; long-sleeved shirts in bush colors will be good to go in summers. Fleece\/jumper jacket, hat gloves &amp; scarf if you&#8217;re coming out in the cooler months from November-February. Also, a light rain jacket can be useful. If walking, a sturdy but lightweight pair of walking boots\/shoes is a must. Plan well in advance which all parks you would like to visit on your tiger safari trip to India. Read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.co.uk\/best-places-for-tiger-safari-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best places for tiger safaris in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clothes-to-wear-on-wildlife-safari-india.jpg\" alt=\"clothes to wear on wildlife safari india\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clothes-to-wear-on-wildlife-safari-india.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clothes-to-wear-on-wildlife-safari-india-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clothes-to-wear-on-wildlife-safari-india-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clothes-to-wear-on-wildlife-safari-india-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_forget_the_essentials_%E2%80%93_Documents_Cosmetics_Medication\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t forget the essentials \u2013 Documents, Cosmetics, Medication.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do carry the essential documents like pre-booked permits, COVID vaccination certificates, and others. Also, don\u2019t forget to carry some basic medical repellents like mosquito repellent cream, sun protection, etc. Keep basic medication handy, like Paracetamol, Pepto-Bismol, Advil, Asprin, band-aids, disinfectants, etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Read_jungle_rules_safari_vehicle_rules_and_other_dos_and_donts\"><\/span>6. Read jungle rules, safari vehicle rules and other do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Read all the jungle rules, and vehicle rules, listen to your guide, and follow the instructions while in the jungle. Read rules about clothing, and equipment you can carry inside the jungle. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/dos-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read all do&#8217;s and dont rules here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safari-jeep-in-india.jpg\" alt=\"safari jeep in india\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safari-jeep-in-india.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safari-jeep-in-india-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safari-jeep-in-india-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/safari-jeep-in-india-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Read_our_detailed_wildlife-related_FAQs_to_get_in-depth_answers_to_your_questions\"><\/span>7. Read our detailed wildlife-related FAQs to get in-depth answers to your questions.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have questions before planning a wildlife tour? Read our FAQs to get in-depth answers for your questions. FAQs consist of questions about national parks, species, vehicles, safari, clothing, climate, and more. Click here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read all wildlife and safari related FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Some_tips_for_novice_wildlife_photographers\"><\/span>8. Some tips for novice wildlife photographers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India is famous among wildlife photographers for its amazing natural landscape and variety of species. Some famous parks for wildlife photography include Jim Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, etc. With animals, insight into their behavior and reactions can lead you to the right place at the right time. Be prepared to wait \u2013 the perfect moment for perfect photos. Don&#8217;t shy away from unsettling moments &#8211; Nature may sometimes seem cruel but it is in these moments that the photographer can often find beauty and compelling stories.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/wildlife-photographer-in-india.jpg\" alt=\"wildlife photographer in india\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/wildlife-photographer-in-india.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/wildlife-photographer-in-india-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tigersafariindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/wildlife-photographer-in-india-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Travel_Insurance_%E2%80%93_Is_it_required\"><\/span>9. Travel Insurance \u2013 Is it required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of our clients have inquired, &#8220;Is travel insurance required for trips to India?&#8221; While purchasing travel insurance (sometimes known as &#8220;travelers insurance&#8221;) is not required for visitors to India, it is strongly advised that travelers protect their journeys. Medical travel insurance covers visitors to India in the event that they are injured or sick while on vacation. Most domestic health insurance plans do not cover abroad travel, thus tourists regularly purchase these plans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Landed_in_India_Get_your_Sim_Card_Bottled_water_and_Document_verification\"><\/span>10. Landed in India? Get your Sim Card, Bottled water, and Document verification.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you land, you must get an Indian sim card to connect and communicate with people in India i.e your tour operator, drivers, hotels, guides, etc. Always prefer and ask for bottled water.\u00a0 Get your documents verified and always keep copies of the same.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our guests always ask us questions, tips, and tricks for a perfect wildlife experience in India. We decided to compile a blog post on the top 10 travel tips for novice wildlife travelers in India. Read through the post to find answers to your questions. 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