IRAI Safari Retreat

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Irai Safari Retreat is located approximately 100 meters away from the Irai lake and minutes away from the fantastic Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. On the other side of the retreat is the tribal village Bhamdeli, which gives a true feel of the rural Indian life mixed with an authentic jungle.

Nestled minutes from the Moharli Gate of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve — Maharashtra’s largest and most iconic tiger reserve — IRAI Safari Retreat offers an unmatched jungle experience for wildlife lovers, photographers and families alike.

Our TOFT-certified jungle resort combines luxury accommodation with authentic nature experiences. Choose from spacious Luxury Cottages with private verandahs, Premium Cottages perfect for families, or classic Jungle Tents for the true wilderness feel. Every stay includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hot water, barbeque facilities and in-house restaurant dining.

On the safari front, our experienced team assists guests with Tadoba jungle safari booking through all major zones — Moharli, Kolara, Navegaon and more. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned wildlife photographer, we ensure you get the best gypsy slots, the right zones and expert naturalist guidance.

Beyond the safari, IRAI sits adjacent to Bhamdeli — a tribal village that gives guests a rare and authentic window into rural Maharashtra. We are proudly TOFT-certified for responsible eco-tourism.

Awarded TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2024 and 2025, IRAI Safari Retreat is consistently rated among the best jungle resorts near Tadoba. Easily reachable from Nagpur (140 km), Chandrapur (45 km).

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Swimming pool at IRAI Safari Retreat jungle resort near Tadoba

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Entrance of IRAI Safari Retreat luxury jungle resort near Tadoba Moharli Gate

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Though one is instantly soothed by the lush greenery and chirping of birds on entering the resort grounds and being in this environment in itself is a great pleasure, we have made sure that there is plenty to do for all age groups of visitors coming to stay with us. You could choose activities that suit every mood and season.

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How to Reach

Tadoba National Park is well connected by air, road and railways. Because of its proximity to Nagpur which is a major railway hub in central India and it being Vidarbha’s upcoming metro city. For this reason, the airport also has several daily incoming flights.

By Air

Nagpur airport is the closest (140 -250 km depending on the gate by which one enters the park) and has several daily flights from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, New Delhi and Hyderabad.

By Road

Good highways connect Tadoba to Nagpur, Hyderabad, Amravati, Yevatmal. Often tourists prefer to self-drive from Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai too. The closest being Hyderabad. ( 6-7 hrs drive ).

By Railway

Nagpur’s central location facilitates rail travel to a great extent as most of the trains going from the North to the South and from the East to the West of India all make a stop in Nagpur. The other railway station that is closest to Tadoba National Park is Chandrapur which is only an hours drive from IRAI Safari Retreat.