Kuno — home to the world's firstlarge carnivore reintroduction project.
2020 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025 • 2026
All eyes are on Kuno as it sets the tone for future large-fauna translocation projects. Surprisingly, the African cheetahs are adapting well to the Indian climate, and their numbers are well over 50.
Kuno is open from October to March. Besides the cheetah, Kuno is a great place to see leopards.
Location
Sheopur
Closest airport
Gwalior
Key species
Cheetah · Leopard
Duration
3 Nights · 4 Days
What makes Kuno so special?
- Large open grasslands intermixed with scrub and deciduous forest
- Leopard numbers are strong, and they're not camera shy
- Excellent for grassland and scrubland birds such as quails, partridges, the Indian pitta and more
- An up-and-coming park, so expect uncrowded safaris for now
- Can be combined with Ranthambore, which is a two-hour drive away
Tailor-made itinerarieswith no surprises.
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Experienced English-speaking local naturalists.
Although young, our local naturalists are passionate about what they do and have an excellent grasp of the park's biodiversity.
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Private safaris with no shared jeeps.
Your own jeep, your own driver, your own pace — across grassland and forest at the heart of India's cheetah country.
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No surprises — everything as agreed.
Areas, permits, hotel, transfers and costs settled before you arrive. What we plan together is exactly what you get on the ground.
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Preferred rates from our trusted hotel partners.
Properties we've stayed in ourselves, at prices that come from years of working with them directly.
Three simple steps
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Speak to an Expert
Tell us what you have in mind, your requirements, dates, what you're keen to see etc.
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Get a tailor-made itinerary
Prepared to your requirements.
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Finalize your trip
Once you confirm, we make all the bookings and manage all the in-destination arrangements.
Guest reviews.
- 5 out of 5
“We've now completed three safaris through Kunal: Ranthambore, Jim Corbett, and Kaziranga. We are repeat customers for a reason! Kunal truly takes care of you. He is thoroughly transparent and very quick with communication. He also places you with excellent guides and lodges at every step of the journey.”
Alexis
Mar 2026 · Friends · TripAdvisor
- 5 out of 5
“Great experience and really well organised! Kunal organised absolutely everything for our safari in Jim Corbett National Park and it went very smoothly. We had a really great time in Jim's Jungle Retreat and would definitely go back, organising through Travel With again.”
Charlotte A
Jan 2026 · Friends · TripAdvisor
- 5 out of 5
“Travel With organized a fantastic trip for our family of four to Panna National Park and Khajuraho; everything was very smooth! The drivers were on time and courteous, and the Khajuraho guide was definitely a subject matter expert. He kept the whole family engaged from start to finish, and every detail was handled exactly as promised.”
Lisa M
Atlanta, Georgia · Dec 2025 · TripAdvisor
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Frequently asked questions.
Kuno is open from October to March. Right after the monsoon the grasslands are dense and green, but teeming with new life. As it gets drier and warmer, visibility across the forest floor improves and wildlife sightings become even more rewarding.
Cheetah access at Kuno evolves — plan with us for the latest on what's possible.
The cheetahs are part of a carefully managed reintroduction and viewing is regulated and evolving. We'll set honest expectations and plan your safaris around the best current access, alongside Kuno's excellent leopards and grassland wildlife.
Kuno National Park is a four-hour drive from Gwalior airport and a two to three-hour drive from Ranthambore. We arrange all ground transfers through our network of reliable taxi vendors.
Your Kuno,planned properly.
No commitment — just a conversation about dates, group, and the kind of trip you want.