Safari parks have introduced new restrictions for tourists. India has tightened its rules for visiting nature parks: tourists are now prohibited from using mobile phones in key areas of some tiger reserves. The Supreme Court of India issued the ruling back in November 2025, but the restrictions are now being actively implemented.
The reason for this is the increasing number of incidents related to the behavior of visitors during safaris. According to media reports, the desire to take spectacular photos is increasingly leading to dangerous situations for both people and animals. In one recent incident in Ranthambore National Park, a tiger was effectively trapped by several cars carrying tourists who were photographing it at close range. The animal appeared tense and tried to escape the encirclement by any means necessary.
And such "safari jams" became increasingly common. Experts note that tourists often become distracted by taking photos, losing control of the situation. There have been cases of people dropping phones and attempting to pick them up near predators, as well as incidents involving children who found themselves dangerously close to wild animals.
The new regulations are aimed at mitigating risks and preserving tigers' natural behavior. The ban is expected to make safaris safer and reduce stress for the animals, maintaining a balance between tourism and wildlife protection.
