From the Masai Mara in Kenya to Kaziranga in Assam, these celebrity-approved safaris offer a new kind of adventure for wildlife lovers craving an unforgettable escape into nature.
Check out celebrity-favourite wildlife and safari destinations. (Photo: Instagram)
In a refreshing shift from glitzy hotels and high-paced city breaks, Bollywood celebrities are increasingly swapping luxury for the raw beauty of the wild. Instead of red carpets and fine dining, stars like Alia Bhatt and Sachin Tendulkar are donning safari gear and heading out to spot lions, tigers, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and exotic birds across some of the world’s most biodiverse reserves.
These celebrity-approved wildlife getaways aren’t just about animal sightings — they’re a chance to unplug, slow down, and experience the grounding magic of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of a tiger sighting or the stillness of sunrise in the savannah, safari holidays offer a kind of luxury that’s far more personal and profound.
Planning your next escape into the wild? Here are five celebrity-favourite safari destinations you’ll want to add to your bucket list:
🐘 1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Special Connection: 🎥 Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor
Actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor share a personal bond with Masai Mara — it’s where Ranbir proposed to Alia, with their safari guide capturing the heartfelt moment on video.
Located in southwestern Kenya, this iconic stretch of African savannah is teeming with biodiversity. From lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos to giraffes, zebras, and the dramatic wildebeest migration, Masai Mara offers one of the most authentic wildlife encounters on Earth.
🗓️ Best time to visit: July to October
2. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Celebrity Visitors: 🌟 Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor
One of the most popular wildlife retreats in India, Ranthambore is where celebrities go to reconnect with nature amid royal ruins and rugged terrains.
Famed for its population of Royal Bengal Tigers, the park is also home to leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, jackals, and waterfowl. The mix of jungle and heritage fort makes it uniquely photogenic. Visitors often opt for jeep safaris at dawn or dusk, when animal activity peaks.
🗓️ Best time to visit: October to March
3. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Why It’s Loved: 🌍 Bucket-list destination for luxury wildlife holidays
Often visited in tandem with Masai Mara, the Serengeti is one of Africa’s most legendary safari destinations. Known for its vast plains and dramatic game drives, it hosts the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the landscape alongside big cats, hyenas, and elephants.
The park’s luxury lodges and glamping sites have drawn A-listers and nature lovers from around the globe who seek both comfort and wilderness.
🗓️ Best time to visit: June to October (for the migration)
3. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Celebrity Visitors: 🌍 Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti offers a new perspective on wilderness — raw, unfiltered, and utterly breathtaking. Home to nearly 2 million ungulates, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and over 500 bird species, it’s a sanctuary where nature dominates and humans are merely guests.
Celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ananya Panday have explored this iconic park. Kareena shared moments from a serene family safari in March 2024, while Ananya delighted fans with glimpses of her October adventure — proof that the Serengeti never fails to offer new memories and wild moments.
The park is best known for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest move across the Acacia-dotted plains — a spectacle of survival and movement. For a new dimension of awe, visitors can take to the skies on a hot air balloon safari and witness the vastness of the Serengeti from above.
🗓️ Best time to visit: Late June to October
4. Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
Celebrity Visitors: 🦏 Sachin Tendulkar, Ayushmann Khurrana
Kaziranga National Park is one of India’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries, celebrated for its thriving population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. In a new wave of eco-tourism, even cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar recently visited with his family in April, followed by actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who shared peaceful moments from his own family escape.
Home to more than 2,200 Indian rhinos, the park also shelters elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, and tigers. It’s also a new favourite among birdwatchers, with sightings of rare species like the lesser white-fronted goose, Baer’s pochard, black-necked stork, and Asian openbill stork.
🗓️ Best time to visit: November to April
5. Gir National Park, Gujarat, India
Celebrity Visitors: 🦁 Amitabh Bachchan, Dia Mirza, Milind Soman
Gir National Park stands out as the only place outside Africa where lions still roam freely. It’s the exclusive home of the rare Asiatic Lion, attracting countless wildlife lovers and celebrities alike. Amitabh Bachchan once shared his awe online, recalling how he witnessed a local ward off a lion with just a lathi (stick)!
Beyond its majestic lions, the park is home to over 40 mammal species and 425 bird species, including hyenas, Gir foxes, blackbuck, and the Asiatic wild ass. For travellers looking to try something new and truly rare in India, Gir’s jungle safaris offer a thrilling, offbeat adventure.
🗓️ Best time to visit: November to February
🌿 Final Thoughts:
From the African savannahs to Indian jungles, these celebrity-endorsed wildlife escapes are more than just vacations — they’re opportunities to experience the world in a new, wilder light. If you’re ready to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary, add these stunning safari parks to your next travel plan for an unforgettable, nature-filled journey.
