Do's and Don'ts

Do's

• Wear sober-coloured clothes. Dull Green, Brown and Grey...these are the colours of the Jungle. Flashy colours stand out and will scare away animals.
• Observe the instructions of Forest Officials
• Use dustbins.
• Check timings of entries with local staff and stick to schedule.
• Comfortable walking shoes such as sport shoes are advisable.
• In summers, wear a hat and dark glasses, and apply sufficient mosquito repellent.
• Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
• Keep a safe distance from large animals

Don'ts

• Do not litter in the Forest.
• Do not make any noise. Listen to the silence and the symphony of the forest. Talk, only if necessary, in whispers.
• Do not get off your vehicle. Wild animals can be dangerous and unpredictable.
• While viewing animals, do not stand up, as by doing so you are breaking up the outline of the vehicle which the animals are familiar with. In this way, you will be able to watch the animal for longer than if you were standing up.
• Do not smoke. It is against the law, disturbs animals and poses a serious fire hazard to the forest.
• Avoid using a flash while photographing wildlife. Use natural light. An animal’s eyes are very sensitive and you will startle them with a burst of blinding light.
• Do not wear strong perfumes or deodorants. They disturb animals and may attract bees and wasps.
• Do not be disappointed if you do not see a majestic wild animal. There are a myriad other small, yet beautiful, rare and interesting animals and birds to see in the forest.
• While walking on the nature trail, avoid stepping off the track. By doing so you are trampling on flowers, bushes and young saplings and you may disturb nesting birds.
• Do not attempt to approach too close to an animal. Even seemingly harmless animals can be dangerous if disturbed. Obey the instructions of your Guide or naturalist.
• Do not block their line of travel or escape routes and Do not feed wild animals.

Do not try :

• Herding animals into a better scene.
• Approaching, cornering, following or chasing them.
• Throwing objects or calling out to change behaviour.
• Circling or standing around an animal by yourself or in a group.
• Children should never be encouraged to approach, pet or feed wildlife. Always keep children in immediate sight. They are often the same size as many animal’s prey