How safe are the tiger safaris in India's national parks?

I've been on a few dozen safaris in different tiger reserves and they're pretty safe but sometimes things can go wrong. On a safari in Bandhavgarh (MP), our car came too close to a cub in the bushes and we were mock charged by the mother. The driver and the guide quickly realized what was happening and slowly backed out. No harm done. Key is to remain calm, which even though sounds tough, is the best thing to do. On the same trip, a male Chital deer came running and rammed into the front of our car, which honestly was more scary than the mock charge. But it was a one off freak accident. Usually the people who are responsible to drive you into the jungle are very careful and it's safe.

I went on a tiger safari in Kanha National Park last year and had a great experience. We saw tigers multiple times from our jeeps as well as up close on elephant back. I'm not sure about the frequency of attacks, but I did not get the impression the tigers were interested in attacking us. The tigers seemed unfazed, even when we got close enough for me to click this picture of one of the older cubs resting in the brush

I think the safaris are largely safe, but people can get into a dangerous situation due to their foolishness.  During a safari in Bandipur, we were closely following a tiger that was marking its territory and making its way towards the main road. When it reached the main road, a guy on a motorbike saw it, got down, and walked towards the forest to take pictures of the tiger. This situation could have ended in tragedy if the guide and driver in the safari had not shouted at him and asked him to get back on his vehicle.  Luckily the tiger was not in a aggressive mood and just sat down in the bushes to wait for the crowd to disburse.

Quite safe.  But if you want to have a real account of an attack, you can find one here. Tigers won't challenge vehicles or elephants with people on them for most part, but in this one exceptional attack, the tiger really showed who is the boss in that area.  This isn't even a tiger reserve. Moral of the story - be careful if it looks safe.  Be very afraid if you're exposed. I answered this question assuming it was asked regarding the safety of people.  As far as the safety of the tiger is concerned, I would rate India's tiger reserves very safe.  There is every effort being made to keep the big cat from going hungry or getting sick.

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“Safe” being a relative term, I always maintain jungles to be much safer than cities. Tigers in reserves are by now conditioned to nearby human presence & hence not alarmed. In the real natural wild conditions a tiger will never permit such familiarity , at least in daylight. However he will permit approach if you are mounted on an elephant, as they are unable to distinguish a wild elephant from a tamed one.A tiger charge on humans is a rarity, but situation that make it happen are :- Tigress with cubs. Wounded tiger. Tiger disturbed on a kill. Man eating tiger. Even then, except for the man -eater of course, a tiger will issue adequate warning, by growls, roars, followed by mock charge. Generally growls & roars are just threats to back off. The sound that signals business can be described as “coughing grunts” or deep whoof whoofs, uttered during the attack. Then on its just a few seconds before he http://springs.An over 200 kgs missile,all fang & claw, it instinctively goes for the quickest kill. Most attacks reported in reserves are of the warning mock category. though I heard of a child being pulled out of a vehicle in Bannerhata Park, near Bangalore many years back. We must avoid taking liberties or treating wildlife as pets.

Yes, they are very safe. Last time I went to http://www.tadobatigerkingresort.com/safari.html for tiger sighting. We came too close to the tiger but it was not interested in attacking us as it identified the vehicle and man as one object and bigger than it. So, be in your vehicles and be safe from tigers.

I went on a tiger safari in Corbett National Park in 2011 with my family and had a great experience. We have enjoyed various safaris like Jeep safari, elephant safari and horse safari. We saw various tigers from the nearest location. Initially we all were fearing from the tigers and were thinking that the tigers can attack to us. But they did not do any thing like this. We took various photographs of tigers from the nearest location. So as I think the tiger safaris in India’s national park are very secure. for more information visit http://www.corbett-national-park.com