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The best place to see Sloth Bear is Ranthambore National Park (India), scoring 75/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: October (up to 75/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Sloth Bear?

October is the peak month for Sloth Bear sightings globally, with scores reaching 75/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Sloth Bear
MonthPeak sighting score
January55/100
February58/100
March62/100
April68/100
May72/100
June65/100
July50/100
August48/100
September50/100
October75/100
November72/100
December58/100

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

Where can you see Sloth Bear in the wild?

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

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What are the best safari parks for Sloth Bear?

Ranthambore National Park (India) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 75/100.

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Top safari parks for Sloth Bear
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1Ranthambore National ParkIndia75/100

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 Sloth Bear?

Ranthambore National Park (India) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 75/100.

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 Sloth Bear?

October is the peak month for Sloth Bear sightings, with scores reaching 75/100 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 →