After a 4 hour drive, we will arrive in Ranthambore. Lunch follows. In the afternoon we will venture deep into the forest aboard an open 6-seater gypsy or 20-seater canter for your first thrilling safari. As you enter the gates of Ranthambore National Park, the landscape unfolds — dry deciduous forest interspersed with lakes, grasslands, and rocky outcrops. The real magic begins when your guide points to fresh pugmarks on the trail… Keep your eyes peeled for: Royal Bengal Tigers stalking through the underbrush or lounging near a waterhole Leopards, elusive and regal, draped over tree branches Spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, langurs, crocodiles, and over 300 species of birds — including crested serpent eagles, painted storks, and the occasional owl in daylight