Watch: Ranthambore tiger surrounded by safari vehicles, viral video sparks outrage
ETimes | April 10, 2026 12:39 AM CST
A video clip from Ranthambore National Park has been doing the rounds on various social networking sites, sparking criticism regarding wildlife viewing practices following an episode in which a tiger was spotted amidst many safari jeeps without much space left for itself. The situation has once again put the spotlight on some of the issues faced by certain wildlife reserves in India.
The video, posted on Instagram by Monty Bhatt (@monty_thetraveller), starts off with what looks like a common tiger spotting until a few safari jeeps start converging on the narrow road, slowly encircling the tiger from various angles.
More jeeps keep coming, limiting the available space. It becomes clear that the jeep operators are struggling to control the number of vehicles in the area. One can see some people trying to communicate with the drivers in order to regulate the movement of the vehicles by instructing them to either halt or move.
While efforts are made to try to control the scene, tourists from India and abroad keep recording and taking pictures. The tiger itself stops to take stock of the situation, realizing that its route is now blocked.
There have been mixed reviews on the internet regarding the video since it has made people think about the potential anxiety that such a scenario could bring to wild animals. The video has prompted many people to wonder if the number of people who come to observe the animals during their excursions complies with the safari rules set forth.
India’s famous Ranthambore National Park, which has many tigers, sees a lot of people every year, especially during the tourism season. Although seeing these animals can be exciting for tourists, some people believe that there should be more control when it comes to limiting the number of vehicles or people observing the animals.
The viral video highlights the importance of balancing wildlife tourism and respecting the natural habitat of the animals.
Jeep safaris in Ranthambore National ParkThe Jeep Safaris at Ranthambore are organized in ten different tourism zones, each having varying landscapes such as dry deciduous forest cover, open fields, and even lakes, most notably Padam Talao, where the tigers can be spotted quite frequently. The bookings are carefully managed under a permit system, wherein only a limited number of vehicles are permitted at any one time, and each is given a pre-determined route to follow. There are two safaris per day, and the tours are offered in open 6-seater Gypsies, with a driver and an approved guide from the government who coordinates with each other using wireless communication systems. The tigers remain the primary attraction of these safaris, although other fauna, including leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and various birds, are also observed.
The video, posted on Instagram by Monty Bhatt (@monty_thetraveller), starts off with what looks like a common tiger spotting until a few safari jeeps start converging on the narrow road, slowly encircling the tiger from various angles.
More jeeps keep coming, limiting the available space. It becomes clear that the jeep operators are struggling to control the number of vehicles in the area. One can see some people trying to communicate with the drivers in order to regulate the movement of the vehicles by instructing them to either halt or move.
While efforts are made to try to control the scene, tourists from India and abroad keep recording and taking pictures. The tiger itself stops to take stock of the situation, realizing that its route is now blocked.
There have been mixed reviews on the internet regarding the video since it has made people think about the potential anxiety that such a scenario could bring to wild animals. The video has prompted many people to wonder if the number of people who come to observe the animals during their excursions complies with the safari rules set forth.
India’s famous Ranthambore National Park, which has many tigers, sees a lot of people every year, especially during the tourism season. Although seeing these animals can be exciting for tourists, some people believe that there should be more control when it comes to limiting the number of vehicles or people observing the animals.
The viral video highlights the importance of balancing wildlife tourism and respecting the natural habitat of the animals.
Jeep safaris in Ranthambore National ParkThe Jeep Safaris at Ranthambore are organized in ten different tourism zones, each having varying landscapes such as dry deciduous forest cover, open fields, and even lakes, most notably Padam Talao, where the tigers can be spotted quite frequently. The bookings are carefully managed under a permit system, wherein only a limited number of vehicles are permitted at any one time, and each is given a pre-determined route to follow. There are two safaris per day, and the tours are offered in open 6-seater Gypsies, with a driver and an approved guide from the government who coordinates with each other using wireless communication systems. The tigers remain the primary attraction of these safaris, although other fauna, including leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and various birds, are also observed.
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