Gir Interpretation Zone Devalia is also known by Giz Devalia and Gir Devalia Safari Park which is estabilished in the Gir wildlife sanctuary that is known for the lion protected area in the entire Gir Forest. Normally lion conservation area is expanded on the land of 1412 sq km but Devalia Safari Park covers 412 hactre in this lion protected area that is managed by the Gir Welfare Fund (GWF) who works under the Gujarat Forest Deparment and it organizes cover jeep safari in the Gir and generates fund for managing ecosystem of Devalia Park and the Gir Forest. The duration of Devalia GYPSY safari is 55 mints what bestows you very picturesque view as compare to Gir Jungle Safari. This is fenced Gir Safari zone where 100% opportunity to see the Asiatic lions and various kind of flora and fauna such as 600+ spcies of wild flora and fauna in which counted 41 species of mammals like Asiatic lion, Bengal leopards, Indian grey mongoose, rusty spotted cat, civet cat, jungle cat, four-horned antelope, stripped hynas, chital, sambar, black buck, wild boar, nilgai, bull, golden jackal, Indian fox, Indian Pangolin, Indian porcupine and so on. 47 species reptiles such as king cobra, Indian rock python, Indian monitor lizard, Indian chameleon, riopa punctata, marsh crocodile, gharial, tortoise, etc and 300+ mesmerizing species of resident and migratory birds that are making the Gir National Park to more coloreful and very unique. Basically this zone is created to decrease the toursim pressure on Gir Sanctuary and bestow the thrilling experience to the visitors.
| Days | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 - 07:55 | 03:00 - 03:55 |
| Monday - Sunday | 08:00 - 08:55 | 04:00 - 04:55 |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 - 09:55 | 05:00 - 05:55 |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 - 10:55 | |
| Devalia Safari Park Closed on every Wednessday | ||
Before the Lion Safari Booking, we should know the difference in between Sasan Gir Safari and Devalia Safari that will help you to choose right safari for making your memories unforgettable. Gir National Park Safari is a core forest 3hrs safari which is done by the open gypsy and there are 100% chance to see the wild animals. Even there are 98% chances to see the Asiatic lions becuase they are flourishing by 600+ population with above the 2,00,000 population of other animals such as, chital, sambar, four-horned antelope, wild boar, nilgai, bull and langur. But Devalia Safari is a 55 mints cover jeep safari what playing very significant role in the Sasan Gir such as it bestows 100% opportunity to travelers to see the Asiatic lion and other animals that other safari does not provide. In this safari travelers can see those animals what they did not spot in the Gir Lion Safari. It is open all over the year except the every Wednessday.
Please follow the following details to book your safari :
| Particulars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Jeep | Jeep |
| Days | Monday - Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Festival Days |
| Max. Capacity | Max. 6 Persons | Max. 6 Persons |
| Indian ₹ | 1050 | 1250 |
| Foreigner ₹ | 8000 | 9750 |
There are 2 types of GYPSY for the Gir Jungle Safari. Actually, Gir Forest has replaced 15 years old Maruti jeep to new Bolero Neo SUVs from this year due to the replacing there are available old and new jeep is modified to the Bolero. If old jeep did not alloted to you so you have to pay certain amount on the spot for getting New Jeep to explore the forest.
| Vehicle | Citizen | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Old Jeep | Indian | ₹ 3900/- |
| New Jeep | Indian | ₹ 5400/- |
| Old Jeep | Foreigner | ₹ 14500/- |
| New Jeep | Foreigner | ₹ 17500/- |
| Gir Safari Inclusion : Guide, Driver, Jeep and Taxes. | ||
