Gir Lion Safari

Gir National Park also called Sasan Gir the park lies in Junagadh District. Encompassing an area of roughly 1500 sq km plus the home of Asiatic Lion is rich in biodiversity. The eco-region comprises of Kathiawar Gir dry deciduous forests, interspersed with grasslands, perennial rivers, reservoirs and small water bodies. Wild animals and birds inhabit the National Park. Apart from Lion animals like leopard, sloth bear, blue bull, hyena. Indian gazelle, sambar, jackal, fox, spotted deer, black buck and four horned antelope are the main attractions.

Many reptiles including King Cobra, krait, viper are the venomous creatures besides many non poisonous snakes can be seen. Monitor lizard, marsh or mugger crocodiles, uromastix pythons are seen often on game rounds. Large number of bird species can be seen as well since Gir is a birding hotspot in India. Paradise flycatcher, Bonelli's eagle, crested and serpent hawk eagles, sand grouse, francolins, minivets, flycatchers, fantails, vultures and many more can be seen on safari in the park and surroundings.