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The Gir Jungle Trail is the primary 3-hour open-jeep safari into the protected 1,412-square-kilometer sanctuary.
This core forest area is the only natural habitat of wild Asiatic lions. You ride in an official 6-seater open Gypsy. The forest department assigns you to 1 of 13 designated routes to minimize crowding.
A trained forest official guides every trip through the dry deciduous teak woods. The trail completely closes for the monsoon season from June 16 to October 15.
30-45 mins pre-safariOriginal ID required
This is the official forest department headquarters. All safaris start here. You must arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure to verify your original photo ID. Officials allocate your route, guide, and jeep at this time.
Passed during safariCrocodile spotting
This large reservoir sits within the sanctuary boundaries. Jeeps pass the water on several safari routes. The dam hosts a high population of marsh crocodiles. Watch the banks closely for basking crocodiles and water birds.
2.5 hours1 of 13 routes
These undulating forest trails cover dry deciduous teak woods and watering holes. The safari spends about 2.5 hours navigating this terrain. Your specific landscape depends on your assigned route. All 13 paths offer equal chances of wildlife sightings.
