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The best place to see Nilgai is Ranthambore National Park (India), scoring 82/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: October (up to 82/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Nilgai?

October is the peak month for Nilgai sightings globally, with scores reaching 82/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Nilgai
MonthPeak sighting score
January68/100
February70/100
March72/100
April75/100
May78/100
June72/100
July60/100
August58/100
September70/100
October82/100
November80/100
December68/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Nilgai in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all nilgai destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Nilgai?

Ranthambore National Park (India) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 82/100.

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Top safari parks for Nilgai
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1Ranthambore National ParkIndia82/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where is the best place to see Nilgai?

Ranthambore National Park (India) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 82/100.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Nilgai?

October is the peak month for Nilgai sightings, with scores reaching 82/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →