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Kali Tiger Reserve (Dandeli-Anshi) Jeep Safari

Organizer: Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka undertaking (operator)

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Jeep safari Government source Recurring · Runs daily in season, every year Seasonally closed · reopens ~October

Kali Tiger Reserve (Dandeli-Anshi) Jeep Safari

Kali Tiger Reserve (Dandeli-Anshi) Jeep Safari is an adventure event organised by Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka undertaking (operator) in Karnataka. Twice-daily jungle jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve (former Dandeli-Anshi) from Dandeli, plus Kali-river white-water rafting and coracle rides run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts.

How it runs: Kali Tiger Reserve (Dandeli-Anshi) is regulated by the Karnataka Forest Department, while jeep safaris are operated by the government-owned Jungle Lodges & Resorts alongside Forest Department vehicles.

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When
Safari twice daily: 6:00-8:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM; reporting point Phansoli.
Best time
Cooler months; river rafting typically October-May (post-monsoon)
Where
Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district (Kali Tiger Reserve), Karnataka
State
Karnataka
Organiser
Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka undertaking (operator)
Charges
Safari and rafting tariffs are set by the Karnataka Forest Department / Jungle Lodges & Resorts — see the current rate on the official portal. We do not quote a figure.
Listing status
Government source

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About this event

Twice-daily jungle jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve (former Dandeli-Anshi) from Dandeli, plus Kali-river white-water rafting and coracle rides run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts.

Access, permits & safety

This safari appears to run under official / Forest-Department-sanctioned arrangements per the source linked on this page. Still confirm current permits, timings and closures on the official source before you travel — access can change without notice.

When it runs: Availability is seasonal and varies by reserve. Most tiger-reserve core-zone safaris are open roughly October to June and closed during the monsoon (about July to September / early October), but the exact months, buffer-zone exceptions and weekly off-days differ from reserve to reserve. Don't assume it runs year-round — check the current safari window and booking calendar on the official Forest Department portal before you plan or travel.

⚠ Forest Department / protected area — permit legally required. Part or all of this route appears to cross Reserved or Protected Forest, a Wildlife Sanctuary, or a protected/eco-sensitive area. Under Indian law (Indian Forest Act 1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980), driving here without written permission from the Forest Department is illegal. It can lead to your vehicle being seized, and to fines or prosecution. You must obtain permission from the local Forest Department (the Divisional Forest Officer) before you go. 4x4trails.in does not grant any permission and is not responsible if you enter without one.

Access info verified from official sources

Official resources — verify access & permits here

  • Karnataka Forest Department (Aranya) — find the local DFO / Range Office / Wildlife Warden contact
  • Search: “Karnataka Forest Department DFO office contact” for the range office nearest the trail.
  • Emergency: 112 (India’s national emergency number). Find the local forest control-room / DFO number on the department site above.

Rules, permits and closures change and vary by exact location. Always confirm access with the Forest Department / government department that governs this trail before you drive — the resources above are guidance, not permission.

Highlights

  • Twice-daily jungle jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve from the Phansoli point
  • Tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur and sloth bears; occasional sightings of a melanistic leopard (black panther) — never guaranteed
  • White-water rafting and kayaking on the Kali River
  • Coracle rides, nature walks and excellent hornbill birdwatching

What you may see

The wildlife and scenery this reserve is known for, illustrated — sightings are never guaranteed.

Representative AI illustration of Bengal tiger
What you may see
Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigrisEndangered
Deciduous forests, grasslands, mangroves and hills across the Indian subcontinent
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Charges & inclusions

Charges: Safari and rafting tariffs are set by the Karnataka Forest Department / Jungle Lodges & Resorts — see the current rate on the official portal. We do not quote a figure.

Inclusions: Jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve, coracle ride, nature walks; white-water rafting/kayaking extra

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Getting there

Dandeli, Uttara Kannada; via the Karwar-Dandeli road, with Hubli the nearest major rail/air hub

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Karnataka Forest Department (regulator) with Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka undertaking (operator)
Last checked
2026-08-20

We describe where the information came from — we credit the source, we don't certify the event. Always confirm current dates, prices and bookings on the official government source before you travel or pay.

Karnataka Tourism (official) — Kali Tiger Reservehttps://karnatakatourism.org/en/experiences/kali-tiger-reserve

Frequently asked questions

Twice-daily jungle jeep safari into Kali Tiger Reserve (former Dandeli-Anshi) from Dandeli, plus Kali-river white-water rafting and coracle rides run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts.

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