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Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is one of India’s quieter tiger reserves, offering spectacular wildlife sightings in a magnificent landscape. Home to a healthy and increasing tiger population, the park is one of the country’s hidden gems.

Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the foothills of the Satpura Range, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary covers around 650 square kilometres. As one of India’s oldest reserves, the sanctuary offers some of the best safari experiences on the subcontinent. The habitat mainly comprises dry deciduous forest, with teak being the predominant species, as well as bamboo, interspersed with beautiful meadows. 

Bori supports a wide variety of mammals, with the Bengal tiger being the major draw, but it's also home to other predators including leopard, sloth bear and dhole, while ungulates include chital, sambar, barasingha, nilgai and gaur. The birdlife here is equally impressive, with over 240 species having been recorded. 

The sanctuary has gained a reputation for being one of the country’s best kept secrets, making Bori an attractive destination for those looking to enjoy world-class tiger encounters.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: tiger, sloth bear, leopard, Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar flying squirrel
  • Where: Madhya Pradesh State, India

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Red Pandas & Tigers Photography

Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt in search of the red panda in the spectacular wilderness of Singalila National Park, on the Indian-Nepalese border, before travelling to Kanha National Park and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary to photograph iconic Indian mammals such as the majestic tiger. Find out more about Red Pandas & Tigers Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £12,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M

Ultimate Tiger Safari

Our relaxed two-centre group tour focuses on India’s most iconic mammal – the magnificent Bengal tiger. We spend time in two national parks, offering the excellent chances of sighting tigers: Pench, increasingly reliable destination for tiger, and then the beautiful Bori Wildlife Sanctuary. Find out more about Ultimate Tiger Safari

  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £4,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • N
    • D

India’s Tigers & Leopards

This tour, led by wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt, offers an opportunity to see and photograph two of India's most iconic predators. By combining the Jawai Hills, known for its great leopard population, and the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, we should also enjoy a wealth of other fascinating species. Find out more about Z) India’s Tigers & Leopards

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £7,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D
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Bori Safari Lodge

Bori Safari Lodge

This charming lodge in Madhya Pradesh is situated between the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and the fringes of Satpura National Park. Jeep safaris in the nearby sanctuary are often rewarded with sightings of tiger, sloth bear, leopard and a variety of other Central Indian species. Find Out More about Bori Safari Lodge