Sambar
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Sambar is Ranthambore National Park (India), scoring 80/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: October (up to 80/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Sambar?
October is the peak month for Sambar sightings globally, with scores reaching 80/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| January | 65/100 |
| February | 68/100 |
| March | 72/100 |
| April | 75/100 |
| May | 78/100 |
| June | 72/100 |
| July | 60/100 |
| August | 58/100 |
| September | 68/100 |
| October | 80/100 |
| November | 78/100 |
| December | 66/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see Sambar in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all sambar destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for Sambar?
Ranthambore National Park (India) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 80/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranthambore National ParkIndia | 80/100 |
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 Sambar?
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 Sambar?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
