Nagarhole National Park
"The most sophisticated wildlife experience in South India. The boat safaris offer a perspective found nowhere else in the country."
Terrain, Flora & Logistics
The jewel of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Kabini is a riverine paradise where the backwaters of the Kabini Dam create a unique ecosystem of "Giant Tuskers" and the world's most famous Black Panther.
Flora & Fauna
Photography Strategy
The "Water-Level" approach: On boat safaris, use a monopod. Position yourself at the same eye-level as the elephants. For the Black Panther, underexpose by -0.7 to -1.0 to retain the velvet texture of the dark fur.
Key Species Index
Field Logistics
Year-round. March to May for elephants by the river.
Lodges of Nagarhole National Park
Pashan Garh (Taj Safaris)
Ken River Lodge
The Bison Resort
Set at the confluence of the Kabini river and the Nagarhole park, The Bison offers an African-style bush experience.
Request the "Little Bison" tent for the best river view.
The Bison
The only lodge that offers a true "Bush" feel with tents right on the water's edge.
Request the "Little Bison" tent for maximum privacy and 180-degree water views.
Journeys through Nagarhole National Park
Signature expeditions featuring this territory.
Explore the Tiger Corridors.
Every destination is a piece of a larger story. Our signature expeditions weave these parks together into a seamless narrative of the wild.
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