WILDLIFE
TADOBA NATIONAL PARK
Tadoba National Park, also known as Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, is one of India’s most popular wildlife destinations Spanning over 1,727 square kilometers (including the core and buffer zones), Tadoba is often referred to as the “Jewel of Vidarbha” for its rich biodiversity, dense forests, and thriving population of tigers.
SAFARI EXPERIENCE IN TADOBA
THE PARK ALLOWS JEEP SAFARIS AND CANTER SAFARIS, GIVING TOURISTS A CHANCE TO DISCOVER ITS DENSE TEAK FORESTS, BAMBOO THICKETS, LAKES, AND OPEN MEADOWS. EACH SAFARI OFFERS A UNIQUE ADVENTURE, WHERE ONE MIGHT ENCOUNTER A TIGER ON THE PROWL, A PACK OF DHOLES CHASING PREY, OR A HERD OF DEER GRAZING PEACEFULLY.
JEEP SAFARI: ALLOWS UP TO 6 TOURISTS PER VEHICLE, OFFERING A CLOSE AND THRILLING WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE.
CANTER SAFARI: LARGER, OPEN VEHICLES SUITABLE FOR GROUP TOURS, ACCOMMODATING UP TO 20 TOURISTS.
ZONES OF TADOBA
TADOBA IS DIVIDED INTO MULTIPLE ZONES, EACH WITH DISTINCT LANDSCAPES AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES:
TADOBA ZONE: DENSE FORESTS AND LAKES, HOME TO CROCODILES AND BIRD SPECIES.
KOLSA ZONE: KNOWN FOR SCENIC BEAUTY, HILLY TERRAIN, AND MIXED FORESTS.
BUFFER ZONES: SURROUND THE CORE AREAS AND INCLUDE ALIZANZA, DEVADA, JUNONA, AND OTHERS, OFFERING GREAT SAFARI OPPORTUNITIES.
BEST TIME TO VISIT TADOBA
WINTER (NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY): IT IS IDEAL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, BIRDWATCHING, AND SPOTTING A WIDE RANGE OF ANIMALS IN COMFORT.
SUMMER (MARCH – MAY): HOT BUT IDEAL FOR TIGER SIGHTINGS, AS ANIMALS GATHER NEAR WATER BODIES.
MONSOON (JUNE – SEPTEMBER): HEAVY RAINS, LUSH GREENERY, BUT SAFARIS IN THE CORE ZONES ARE USUALLY CLOSED.
ACCOMMODATION IN TADOBA
A WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE NEAR TADOBA, FROM BUDGET GUESTHOUSES TO LUXURY WILDLIFE RESORTS. THE MOST POPULAR STAY OPTIONS ARE NEAR MOHARLI GATE, WHERE VISITORS CAN EASILY ACCESS SAFARIS. MANY LODGES OFFER JUNGLE VIEWS, GUIDED NATURE WALKS, AND ECO-FRIENDLY STAYS.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR VISITORS
BOOK SAFARIS WELL IN ADVANCE, AS PERMITS ARE LIMITED AND IN HIGH DEMAND. CARRY LIGHT COTTON CLOTHES IN SUMMER AND WARM CLOTHES IN WINTER. ALWAYS WEAR EARTHY COLORS LIKE GREEN, BROWN, OR BEIGE TO BLEND WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.
