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How to book a Cheetah Safari at Kuno, price and details?

If you are looking for a thrilling and unique wildlife experience, you might want to consider booking a cheetah safari at Kuno National Park

By Ground report 14 Feb 2024

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How to book a Cheetah Safari at Kuno, price and details?

If you are looking for a thrilling and unique wildlife experience, you might want to consider booking a cheetah safari at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Kuno is the only place in India where you can see the world’s fastest land animal in its natural habitat, as part of a conservation project to reintroduce cheetahs in the country. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to plan your cheetah safari at Kuno, including the ticket price, timing, online booking, registration, and stay options.

Kuno National Park, which is also known as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary and situated in Madhya Pradesh, gets its name from the Pune River. In 1981, the establishment of this National Park began, aiming to include the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. In 2009, they proposed it as a site for the Cheetah Reintroduction project initiated in India, highlighting its importance.

If we talk about its wildlife, You will see Indian leopards, cheetahs, jackals, Indian wolves, Bengal foxes, black bucks, sambhars, chitals, striped hyenas, and many other mammals. If we discuss reptiles, we will see crocodiles, Bengal monitors, and Indian soft-shell turtles.

publive-image — Two young cheetah brothers cleaning each other after having fed. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

According to the survey, you will see a wide variety of 129 Bird species in this wild Park. If visiting Pune National Park interests you, then you need to check out the Safari dates, booking process, Safari ticket price for Kuno national park, and the opening and closing times online.

Ticket price for Cheetah Safari at Kuno

The ticket price for the cheetah safari at Kuno National Park varies depending on the season, the type of vehicle, and the number of people. The current rates are as follows:

Season	Vehicle Type	Number of People	Ticket Price
October to March	Jeep	Up to 6	Rs. 4000
April to June	Jeep	Up to 6	Rs. 5000
July to September	Closed	-	-

The ticket price includes the entry fee, the vehicle fee, and the guide fee. You do not need to pay anything extra at the gate. The ticket price does not include the GST, which is 18% of the total amount.

Timing for Cheetah Safari at Kuno

The cheetah safari at Kuno National Park is offered twice a day, in the morning and evening. The timing of the safari depends on the sunrise and sunset timings, which change throughout the year. The current timings are as follows:

Season	Morning Safari	Evening Safari
October to December	6:00 AM to 11:30 AM	3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
January to March	6:30 AM to 11:30 AM	3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
April to June	5:30 AM to 11:30 AM	4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July to September	Closed	Closed

The safari lasts for about 3 hours on each occasion. You need to report at the gate at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. You also need to carry your original ID proof and a copy of your booking confirmation.

Online Ticket Booking for Cheetah Safari at Kuno

You can book your tickets for the cheetah safari at Kuno National Park online through the official website of MP Forest Online Registration or the official website of Kuno National Park. You need to register yourself on the website and provide the following information:

Name, age, nationality, and gender of each visitor
ID proof number of each visitor (Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, driving license, passport, etc.)
Date and time of the safari
Vehicle type and number of people
Payment mode and details

Also, You will receive a confirmation email and SMS after the successful booking. You need to print the confirmation and carry it with you on the day of the safari.

Registration

You also need to register yourself at the Kuno National Park office before entering the park. The office is located at Sesaipura village, about 18 km from the Tiktoli gate, which is the main entrance gate for the park. You need to show your original ID proof, booking confirmation, and vehicle details at the office. You will also receive a permit, a vehicle sticker, and a guide for the safari. The registration process takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Stay at Kuno National Park

If you want to extend your stay at Kuno National Park and explore more of its wildlife and scenery, you have a few options for accommodation. The park has a rest house inside the jungle that can be booked by contacting the Kuno officials. The rest house has four rooms with basic amenities and a beautiful view of the park. The tariff is Rs. 2000 per room per night.

Another option is the Jungle Resort Kuno, which is a former MP Tourism rest house located on the banks of the Kuno River, about 18 km from the Tiktoli gate. The resort has spacious suites, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and a courtyard. The tariff ranges from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000 per room per night.

A third option is the Radhika Vilas, which is a heritage resort situated amid the green city of Sheopur, about 60 km from the park. The resort has 30 exquisitely designed rooms and suites, a restaurant, a banquet hall, and a lawn. The tariff ranges from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000 per room per night.

You can book your stay at any of these options online through their respective websites or by contacting them directly.

We hope this article has given you all the information you need to book your cheetah safari at Kuno National Park. It is a rare and exciting opportunity to witness the speed and grace of these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. So, don’t miss this chance and book your safari today!