UPKWS Safari Booking

Safari Booking

Book Your UPKWS Safari

Complete the four steps below to reserve your safari. All fields are mandatory.

1Personal

2Safari

3Schedule

4Confirm

Full Name

Please enter your name.

Email Address

Your booking confirmation is sent to this address.

Please enter a valid email address.

Contact Number

Our team calls within 1–2 hours to confirm your slot.

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Select Safari Gate

The fee is identical at all three gates — choose on distance and wildlife.

Please select a safari gate.

Number of Guests

One gypsy seats up to 6 guests. The fee is per vehicle, so a full group costs less per person.

Please select number of guests.

Safari Date

Safaris run year-round, including through the monsoon.

Please select a date.

Preferred Slot

🌅 Morning Slot
5:30 AM – 9:00 AM

🌇 Evening Slot
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Please select a time slot.

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Safari Gate—

Guests—

Date—

Slot—

Estimated Fee—

Please verify your details before submitting. A confirmation email will be sent to your inbox, and our team will call to confirm your permit.

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Booking Received!

Thank you for booking your safari with UPKWS Jungle Safari. A confirmation email is on its way to your inbox, and our team will call you within 1–2 hours with permit details and meeting point instructions.

Remember: carry the original photo ID for every guest and report at the gate 30 minutes before your slot.

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Pricing

UPKWS Safari Booking Fee

The booking fee is charged per gypsy, not per person. One open 4WD gypsy seats up to 6 guests plus the driver and a forest department naturalist guide, so the same rate applies whether you travel as one guest or six.

Monday – Friday

₹5,500per gypsy (up to 6 guests)

Safari Charges₹1,500
Gypsy Charges₹2,500
Guide Charges₹500
Booking / Service + Taxes₹1,000

Weekend

Saturday – Sunday

₹6,000per gypsy (up to 6 guests)

Safari Charges₹2,000
Gypsy Charges₹2,500
Guide Charges₹500
Booking / Service + Taxes₹1,000

Camera charges are extra. Camera and DSLR charges are set by the forest department and collected in cash at the gate when your permit is verified. Mobile phone photography is free. A full component breakdown is on our safari fee and timings page.

What's Covered

Included in Your Booking

Included

Forest department safari entry permit
Open 4WD gypsy for the full slot
Experienced safari driver
Trained forest department naturalist guide
All applicable taxes and service charges
Booking confirmation and permit paperwork

Not Included

Camera / DSLR charges (cash at the gate)
Travel to and from the safari gate
Meals, refreshments and drinking water
Accommodation and resort stays
Guide and driver tips (optional)
Personal expenses and shopping

Choose Your Gate

Which Gate Should You Book?

All three gates charge the same fee, so pick on drive time from Nagpur and the wildlife each zone is known for.

Karhandla Gate

The most popular entry — densest core zone, prime tiger territory and dense teak forest. Best sighting frequency of the three.

From Nagpur~50 km

ClosedMondays

Famous forTigers

Gothangaon Gate

Lush green valleys and watering holes. Known for large Gaur herds and wild dog packs, and the quietest of the three gates.

From Nagpur~55 km

ClosedMondays

Famous forGaur & Dholes

Pauni Gate

The most scenic zone, along the Wainganga River and Gose Khurd backwater. Exceptional birdlife with 300+ species recorded.

From Nagpur~60 km

ClosedTuesdays

Famous forRiver & Birds

The Process

How UPKWS Safari Booking Works

Submit the Form

Enter your details, choose your gate, group size, date and slot, then confirm.

We Call You

Our team calls within 1–2 hours to verify details and confirm permit availability.

Permit Processed

We file the forest department permit against each guest's photo ID and send confirmation.

Arrive & Ride

Report at the gate 30 minutes early with original IDs. Your gypsy and guide are waiting.

Documents You Must Carry

The safari permit is issued against named guests, so identity verification at the gate is strict and non-negotiable.

Original government photo ID for every guest — Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence. Photocopies and photos on your phone are not accepted.
The same ID used at booking — details are recorded on the permit and are checked against the document you present.
Children — welcome at all ages when accompanied by an adult. Carry ID for them where available.
Cash for camera charges — collected at the gate counter; card and UPI facilities there are unreliable.

Safari Timings

Slot	Safari Timing	Report By	Best For
Morning	5:30 AM – 9:00 AM	5:00 AM	Peak wildlife activity, fresh overnight tracks, cool air
Evening	3:30 PM – 6:30 PM	3:00 PM	Golden-hour light, predators emerging to drink

Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Gypsies leave on schedule and the slot is not refundable if you miss it. Plan your drive with buffer time — see how to reach UPKWS for routes from Nagpur.

Cancellation & Date Changes

Cancelled by the forest department — for weather or other unavoidable circumstances, you receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Your cancellation, 48+ hours ahead — refund issued minus a small processing fee.
Your cancellation, within 48 hours — generally non-refundable, because the permit has already been processed.
Date changes — request at least 48 hours ahead, subject to permit availability on the new date.

Booking Tips Worth Knowing

Fill the gypsy. Six guests pay the same as two, bringing the cost to roughly ₹917 per person on a weekday.
Book weekdays. You save ₹500 per gypsy and the forest is quieter, which improves sighting odds.
Book early for March–May. Peak tiger-sighting season fills fastest; allow at least a week.
Watch the closed day. A Monday safari means Pauni Gate; a Tuesday safari means Karhandla or Gothangaon.
Consider both slots. Two passes in one day roughly doubles your realistic chance of a tiger. See our 1-day itinerary.

Common Questions

UPKWS Safari Booking FAQs

How do I book a UPKWS safari online?

Use the booking form on this page. It takes four steps: enter your personal details, choose your safari gate and number of guests, pick your date and morning or evening slot, then review and confirm. Our team processes the forest department permit against the IDs you provide and confirms your booking directly by phone and email.

How much does a UPKWS safari booking cost?

A safari booking costs ₹5,500 per gypsy on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and ₹6,000 per gypsy on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The fee covers up to 6 guests and includes the forest department permit, open gypsy, driver, naturalist guide and all taxes. Camera and DSLR charges are payable separately in cash at the gate.

How far in advance should I book a UPKWS safari?

Permits are capped per slot per gate, and the Karhandla morning slot fills fastest. We recommend booking at least a week ahead during the peak March to May period and on weekends. In the quieter monsoon months a few days' notice is usually enough.

What documents do I need for a UPKWS safari booking?

Every guest needs a valid government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence. Details are recorded for the forest department safari permit, and you must carry the original document used at the time of booking to the gate. Photocopies and digital images are not accepted.

Can I choose which safari gate I book?

Yes. You can select Karhandla, Gothangaon or Pauni gate during the booking process, subject to permit availability for your chosen date and slot. Note the weekly closures — Karhandla and Gothangaon are closed on Mondays, and Pauni is closed on Tuesdays.

Can I cancel or change my UPKWS safari booking?

Date changes can be requested by contacting our team at least 48 hours before your scheduled safari, subject to permit availability on the new date. If you cancel at least 48 hours before the safari date, a refund is issued minus a small processing fee. Cancellations within 48 hours are generally non-refundable because of forest department permit timelines.

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