Jungle Safari

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Tadoba has always been a favorite for wildlife lovers and going on a Safari is the best way to catch the pulse of Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve. It is one of the oldest and largest Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra.
Total area of the Reserve is 626 sq. kms which includes Tadoba National Park with an area of 117 sq. Kms and surrounded by Buffer Zone with equal flora and fauna for sightings of Tigers. There are more than 50 full grown Tigers and several cubs, one of the highest in India.Little known until recently, this park in Maharashtra today offers visitors fascinating views of Tigers, particularly as it is open all year round. Its two lakes, centred around Telia and Tadoba and other good open water holes ensures very good sightings of Tigers. The other wild animals includes Indian Leopards, Sloth bears, Nilgai, Dhole, Indian Gaur, Striped Hyena, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cats, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Chital, Chaura Singha & Crocodiles. There are also various reptiles which include, Indian Python, Common Indian Monitor, Russell’s Viper, Indian Cobra and many more. Excellent Birding opportunities also exist in and around Tadoba reserve.

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Zones

Mohari Zone

Moharli Gate
Khuntwada Gate
Junona Gate
Adegaon Gate
Devada Gate
Agarzari Gate

Kolara Zone

Palasgaon Gate
Shirkheda Gate
Kolara Chauradeo Gate
Alizanza Gate
Madnapur Gate

Pangadi & Zari Zone

Pangadi Gate
Zari Gate
Pangadi Aswal Chuha Gate
Keslaghat Gate
Zari Peth Gate
Mamla Gate

Navegaon Gate

Navegaon Gate
Navegaon Ramdegi Gate
Nimdela Gate

Safari Timings

Winter

Morning: 6:30 am to 11 am
Evening: 2 pm t0 6 pm

Summer

Morning: 5:30 am to 10:00 am
Evening: 3:30 pm to 7 pm

Monsoon

The Core area remains closed during monsoons. Buffer area is open same as winter timings.

*Core area is closed on Tuesdays and buffer area is closed on Wednesdays since 2020.

The Safari is done in cars namely Gypsies that can be hired from the resort. You can go uptill the gate by your own vehicle , or the resort arranges transportation on advance notification and is charged extra besides the safari costs.
Canters with a capacity of 20 people is also available on prior bookings.

How to Reach

Taboba 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 Iria Safari Retreat.

Note:

Safari charges are non refundable.
It is mandatory to carry original government issued ID cards for Indian nationals and original passports for foreign nationals.
Mobile phones are strictly prohibited on the safari .We request you to keep your mobile phones in the room before you leave for the safari.
Please note that safari rates might change in case the forest department revises them and our resort has no control over these changes. The same will be informed to you prior to your arrival.
The entire safari experience is organised and managed by the Forest Department of Maharashtra.
Usage of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the safari. Guests can carry camera. Camera fees is Rs. 250/- per safari to be paid at the forest gate.