<span class="rte--warning">Imported cheetahs: African individuals reintroduced to India, not the native Asiatic subspecies</span> Kuno National Park hosts India's first dedicated cheetah safari, where African cheetahs imported under Project Cheetah from Namibia and South Africa now roam restored Vindhyan grassland. Official gypsy drives book through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department from Tiktoli, Ahera, and Pipalbawdi gates, turning a historic reintroduction into a bookable tourism product from October 2025 onward. Cool dry months from November through February offer the clearest open-terrain views while the young population remains closely monitored by forest staff.
<span class="rte--warning">Imported cheetahs: African individuals reintroduced to India, not the native Asiatic subspecies</span> Kuno National Park hosts India's first dedicated cheetah safari, where African cheetahs imported under Project Cheetah from Namibia and South Africa now roam restored Vindhyan grassland. Official gypsy drives book through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department from Tiktoli, Ahera, and Pipalbawdi gates, turning a historic reintroduction into a bookable tourism product from October 2025 onward. Cool dry months from November through February offer the clearest open-terrain views while the young population remains closely monitored by forest staff.
Up to 85% sighting chance in Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh, India, reintroduction site). Best months: January, February, March.
No. These are African cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) imported and reintroduced under Project Cheetah. India's native Asiatic cheetah subspecies is extinct locally; this is a conservation rewilding programme, not a remnant wild population.
January and February reach up to 85% sighting probability on gypsy drives, with November through March still strong. The park closes from 1 July to 15 October during monsoon.
Book online through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department portal or kunocheetahjunglesafari.com, selecting morning or afternoon slots from Tiktoli, Ahera, or Pipalbawdi gates.
Gwalior is the nearest airport, about two to three hours by road to park gates. Sawai Madhopur, Kota, and Jhansi offer rail connections for safari packages from Delhi or Jaipur circuits.
Gypsy safaris cost approximately 4,500 to 6,000 INR per vehicle for up to six guests, with private vehicle entry around 1,200 INR (2026 prices), plus guide and gate fees.
