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Exotic India

Safari so good

Dress appropriately
Bring loose, comfortable garments in neutral colours.
Some parks, such as Jim Corbett, can get cold in the
mornings and evenings so pack layers. You can pack
lightly though – most lodges have laundry services.
Cover your lenses
Jeeps kick up a surprising amount of dirt, which can
scratch your binocular or camera lenses, so remember to
bring protective covers.

Manage expectations
Nature is unpredictable – you may not encounter tigers
at all, and that’s not the guide’s fault. Go to appreciate
the sights and sounds of nature at its rawest – anything
else is a bonus!

Outback essentials

Nikon Coolpix P610 Celestron Granite 9x33 Rufiji Safari luggage range Karrimor walking boots © freevectormaps.com; Ken Wieland; Indrajit Das; Kalyan Varma; Thinkstock; Rex Features; Nature PL; Getty; Alamy; Dreamstime
Bridge cameras like the Nikon binoculars This steady, neutral coloured range Mid-range, affordable walking
Coolpix P610 are a good You can go cheaper, but the of compact bags comes with boots are waterproof, allow the
compromise if you’re torn between Granite’s wide view range is ideal multiple easy-to-access exterior feet to breathe and offer vital
lightweight point-and-shoot for scanning the grasslands – and pockets, for essentials such as protection from nasties such as
cameras and the zoom functions getting undisturbed close-ups of cameras, phones, insect repellent snakes and scorpions – remember
of bulky DSLR models. India’s most brilliant beasts. and wash wipes. to tuck your trouser legs in!
£265 £305 From £35 From £65
www.johnlewis.com www.tringastro.co.uk www.thesafaristore.co.uk www.karrimor.com

Who to travel with

Budget Family Luxury
Responsible Travel Wildlife Trails Naturetrek
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India on a Shoestring Family Indian Wildlife Tour Wild India… in Style
From £399 per person for eight days, From £1,025 per person for nine days, From £2,995 per person for 12 days,
excluding fl ights excluding fl ights including fl ights

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