The Bengal Tiger in Corbett
The Bengal tiger is the animal that made Corbett famous. It is also the one nobody can promise you.
Wildlife
Wildlife of Jim Corbett
Corbett protects a range of habitats, and with them a range of animals. This guide explains what lives here without making promises the forest cannot keep.
Seeing wildlife responsibly
Wildlife in Corbett is wild. Sightings vary by season, zone, time of day and luck, and no operator can promise a particular animal. We say this on every page because it is true, and because guests who understand it enjoy their trip more.
Where to begin
Start with the animals most people ask about: the Bengal tiger, Asian elephant and leopard. Then look at deer, birds and river reptiles. Together they explain most of what you might see on a drive.
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The Asian Elephant in Corbett
Wild elephants are one of Corbett's most reliable and most thrilling sights, and one of the situations where following the guide matters most.
The Leopard in Corbett
Leopards are quieter and harder to see than tigers, and they live in a wider range of habitats.
Deer of Corbett: Chital, Sambar, Hog Deer and Barking Deer
Deer are the everyday wildlife of a Corbett safari and the clearest signal of what else is nearby.
Gharial and Mugger Crocodile in Corbett
The rivers of Corbett hold two very different crocodilians, and the slender-snouted gharial is the one that surprises people most.
Birds of Corbett
Corbett's bird list runs into the hundreds of species, which is why birdwatchers return again and again.
Other Mammals: Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Langur, Otter
Beyond tigers and elephants, Corbett has a supporting cast that often makes a drive memorable.
Wildlife Photography in Corbett
Corbett offers wide grassland light and misty river mornings, both of which reward preparation.
Birdwatching in Corbett
If birds are your priority, Corbett offers forest, river and grassland birding in one destination.