Kabini is one of the few destinations in Karnataka that can be visited all year round. However, the best time is through the monsoon and winter months from June to February, when the river flows at its fullest and the wildlife sightings are the highest.
Kabini is a well-known place for spotting wild elephants in India. Besides, animals elusive in other areas like black panthers and leopards, and birds such as grey herons, trogons, larks, kingfishers, hornbills, and many others can be found here.