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SAFARI IN TADOBA: ENJOY THE MAGIC OF ENDLESS HORIZON AT TADOBA NATIONAL PARK

Safari in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR)

The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is the oldest and largest national park in the state of Maharashtra. The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. The Reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is spread across an area of around 1727 sq. km. of which nearly 625 sq. km. is the core or critical tiger habitat and around 1101 km is the buffer area. If you look at the biogeographical location, the Reserve falls in the Central Plateau of the Deccan Peninsula.

Tadoba's natural beauty extends far beyond its wildlife. The park boasts enchanting landscapes, including meandering rivers, pristine lakes, and undulating hills. While tigers take the spotlight, the park shelters an array of fascinating creatures like leopards, sloth bears, bison etc.

Tadoba National Park is divided into three forest ranges:

1. Tadoba North Zone/Range – It can be accessed through Navegaon and Kolara gates.

2. Moharli Zone/Range – It can be accessed through the Moharli and Khutwanda gates.

3. Kolsa South Zone/Range – It can be accessed through the Zari and Pangadi gates.

These ranges are interconnected and can be covered during a tiger Safari in India from either of their gates. Each of these ranges has core zones and buffer zones.

The core zone of Tadoba has 6 gates and the core zone is the protected demarcated area of the forest department where the natural resources and wildlife are highly conserved and human activity is extremely limited. The buffer zone of Tadoba has 17 gates of entry to the park currently and the buffer zone is the area surrounding or adjoining the Core Zone where conservation takes place along with some limited human activity.
 

ZONES, CORES AND BUFFERS

KOLARA ZONE- Kolara Core, Kolara Chauradeo Buffer, Madnapur Buffer, Belara Buffer, Alizanza Buffer, Shirkada Buffer, Palasgaon Buffer

NAVEGAON ZONE- Navegaon Core, Navegaon Ramdegi Buffer, Nimdela Buffer

PANGADI & ZARI ZONE- Pangadi Core, Zari Core, Pangadi Aswal Chuha Buffer,Keslaghat Buffer, Zari Peth Buffer, Mamla Buffer, Somnath Buffer

MOHARLI ZONE - Moharli Core, Khutwanda Core, Agarzari Buffer, Adegaon Buffer, Dewada Buffer, Junona Buffer
 

SAFARI ESSENTIALS

HOLISTIC SAFARI EXPERIENCE:

EARLY MORNING SAFARI- Getting up early for work is a chore, but starting early in the Bush is a wonder!

AFTERNOON SAFARI - An afternoon game drive takes us to the action rather than expecting it to come to us.

FULL-DAY SAFARI - For most of our guests, their safari highlight is the full-day game drive.
 

SAFARI RULES & REGULATIONS:

• Safari booking opens 120 days in advance, and confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking.

• Full safari payment and ID copies are required to book the safaris.

• Ensure to carry the same photo ID cards in original, as they will be checked at the park gate.

• Seating arrangements in the safari gypsy are as per the names mentioned on the ticket and are non-transferable.

• Any change in safari booking is considered a safari cancellation if the safari has already been issued.

• Add-on facilities are not available in Tadoba, and full safari charges will apply in case of any amendment.

• Buffer patrol/evening safaris are subject to operations.

• Core gates remain closed on Tuesdays, and buffer gates remain closed on Wednesdays. The park remains closed for the full day on Diwali and Holi.

• Full safari charges will apply in case of cancellation or date change.

• Safari vehicles in Tadoba are not naturalist-driven.

• Naturalists can be booked at INR 1500 + 5% taxes per safari, and one seat is needed for the naturalist in the jeep.

• Mobile phones are not allowed inside the park and must be deposited in lockers at the gate.

• Safaris are provided in Maruti Gypsys from the roster system. Vehicles are owned by the local community and controlled by the forest department.

• Safari jeeps must enter the park within 15 minutes of the gate opening.

• After 30 minutes, the park gates close, and jeeps will not be allowed to enter the park.

• Camera fees are directly payable to the forest department at the entry gate.

CURRENT CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• 5% GST applies in case this needs to be paid at the time of safari booking.

• Point-and-shoot/inbuilt zoom cameras & DSLR cameras with lenses up to 250 mm – INR 250 per camera per safari.

• DSLR cameras with lenses above 250 mm – INR 300 per camera per safari.

• Safaris may also be cancelled due to sudden rainfall or any other natural calamities, in which case the refund for safaris will be as per park regulations.

• If there are any dietary restrictions, they shall be shared with the lodge on day - 7.

NOTE: We reserve the right to modify or change the special rates offered based on exceptional circumstances.

The check-in time is 1:30 pm, and check-out is at 11:00 am.