Important Update: New Safari Guidelines for Jawai (Effective April 1, 2026)
At Jawai Jewels Safari Camps, we’ve always believed that great wildlife experiences begin with respect — for the land, the animals, and the communities that call Jawai home.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued new interim orders for the Jawai region to protect leopard habitat as tourism grows, and we’re fully aligning our operations with them from today.
What’s changing for your safari
1. Safari hours: 6 am – 7 pm only
No early-morning entries before 6 am and no night drives after 7 pm. This gives leopards truly undisturbed nocturnal time, which is critical in a landscape where they live alongside villages and livestock
2. No drones, anywhere in habitat areas
Drone photography and videography are now prohibited. Authorities will act on any unauthorized aerial equipment, so we’ve removed drones from all our packages.
3. Quieter, calmer safaris
Loud noises, approaching animals for selfies, and filming social media reels close to wildlife are not permitted. Phones are fine for photos, but we’ll ask guides and guests to keep sound and movement minimal — similar to the protocols now followed in Ranthambore.
4. Defined routes and zones
Drives will stay within approved buffer zones and non-forest tracks. We won’t enter biologically sensitive interiors of the reserve, even if sightings are reported there.
5. Strict enforcement
Local authorities have been empowered to penalize violations immediately. Our guides have been briefed, vehicles checked, and itineraries updated so every guest stays compliant without worry.
What this means for your stay with us • Morning safaris now start at 6 am (not earlier) and evening safaris conclude by 7 pm. We’ll adjust tea/coffee and transfer times accordingly. • We’ll focus on light, long-lens photography from the vehicle — no drone shots, no off-track pursuits. • The experience becomes slower and quieter — which, honestly, is when Jawai is at its best. Leopards are most relaxed when we are.
These changes aren’t restrictions so much as a reset: less disturbance, better behavior from wildlife, and a healthier Jawai for the long term.
If you have a booking with us, our team will reach out with any timing tweaks. For new reservations, all packages already reflect the updated rules.
— Team Jawai Jewels Safari Camps
