Gir Lion Safari Permit Tips

Gir Lion Safari Permit Tips

For Gir National Park, there are 3 safari tours each day that commence at 6:00 am, 9:00 am and then in the late evening at 4:00 pm. The safari duration are of 3 hours each. During summer, the times are normally preponed by 30 minutes. In the Gir Interpretation Zone, popularly known as Devaliya Jeep Safari, jeep safaris are conducted for 55 minutes, and therefore, there are 7 slots in total. Booking the safari permit is essential as it will provide access to the entry gate of Gir National Park. Without the safari permit, nobody is allowed inside the safari zone of the national park. Therefore, it is important to know about the Gir safari permits and tips to book them in advance.

Information about Gir Safari Permits:

• There are 30 entry permits for each vehicle, and altogether there are 90 trips that are taken per day. 

• When the season is at its peak, normally the number goes up to 150 per day.

• It has been observed that 100% of the permits for these vehicles are issued well in online.

• The permit that is issued is for a minimum of 1 to an upper limit of 6 travellers in a 4 X 4 Jeep Safari that is open.

• The safari entry permit consists of your ID type and number, along with your name and age.

• The permit acts as a proof of identification at the time of the Gir jeep safari.

• The safari permit booking is important for both Gir as well as Devaliya Park.

• For the Gir lion safari, jeeps of 6-seaters and 8-seaters are available. 

Tips for Gir Safari Permits:

• To acquire a permit and avoid any last-minute inconvenience, you should apply for the permit at least 90 days prior.

• While booking the permit online, provide the details of the photo ID of everyone in the group.

• Choose the most convenient time slots if available. 

• Visit our online safari booking pages of Gir and Devalia and complete the advance booking process within a few steps.

• In case of confusion, reach out to the authorities through the provided contact details.

• Save a soft copy and a hard copy of the permit for future reference.