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I’ve been on safari in Africa and would love to try a unique alternative next. Can you suggest any good destinations?

Beyond the classic safari spots, you’ll find plenty of alternatives offering remarkable wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes and, often, fewer tourists. Try the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh — home to an estimated 785 wild tigers. Kanha National Park, open from mid-October until June, is the pick of the reserves. 4WD safaris take in forests, rivers and savannah stalked by over 100 of the big cats, not to mention sloth bears, leopards, swamp deer and 300 bird species. Sleep in one of

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