Kuno National Park Safari: Cheetahs, Leopards and 200+ Bird Species

Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is where India's modern cheetah reintroduction, Project Cheetah, is unfolding. It also protects leopards, wolves, hyenas, sloth bears and a strong prey base of deer and antelope.

Tiktoli Gate is open from 1 October to 30 June and closes for the monsoon from 1 July to 30 September. It has the best road access and the most facilities, so it is the simplest first choice. Ahera is the alternative on the Pohri side.

No. Kuno is wild, open country, so sightings depend on the day, the gate and luck. Staying for more than one session improves your chances.

You need a Forest Department permit for a specific date, gate and session, plus a gypsy and guide. Share your dates and group size with us and we book everything; see our Kuno safari booking page.

No. The safari season runs from 1 October to 30 June. Kuno closes to tourism for the monsoon from 1 July to 30 September.

Yes. You can book a shared seat or a private Gypsy for your group. Prices are on our safari price page and are subject to confirmation for your dates.

Shared safaris start from ₹1,500 per person and a private Gypsy starts from ₹7,500 per vehicle, subject to confirmation. The final figure depends on your dates, gate and group size.

One or two safaris suit a 1 night, 2 day trip, three or four suit 2 nights, 3 days. More sessions give you more time across different parts of the park.

Yes. Foreign nationals can take a Kuno safari, and we handle the permit paperwork. Carry your passport, as a valid government ID is required at the gate.

Yes. We can arrange stays near Tiktoli Gate, from resorts to the Forest Rest House and local homestays, along with your safari and transfers.

Yes. We arrange pickup and drop from nearby stations and cities, including Gwalior, Jhansi, Jaipur and Delhi, on request.

Yes. Our Kuno + Chambal trip adds the Chambal river and its gharial and riverine wildlife to a Kuno safari. See the experience page for the route.