Tadoba National Park 

Flora & Fauna in the Park

Tadoba Tiger Reserve is blessed with thick forests covered with teak trees and other vegetation such as crocodile bark, salai, tendu, karaya gum, and mahua madhuca. Additionally, pivot wood and palas add dynamic shading to the timberland. Also, you can find enormous Arjun trees at the waterhole at Panchadhara.

The reserve is adorned with patches of grasses and bamboo shrubberies.

A strong population of herbivores, rich water sources, and thick forests provide a safe natural habitat for big cats like Royal Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards. 

As many as 90-100 Tigers are there in Taboada Tiger Reserve. Hence this is considered one of the best places to spot tigers near Nagpur with huge tiger density and a better tiger sighting index.

Other mammals include Indian Panthers, Sloth Bears, Gaur, Nilgai, Dhole, Striped Hyena, Little Indian Civet, wilderness felines, Sambar, Chausingha, and Honey Badger. It also has reptiles such as  Indian Python, Indian Cobra, and Russel’s snake. 

Tadoba Safari Tours

Safari Zones or Gates

Tadoba Tiger Reserve has four safari zones namely Moharli, Kolara, ‘Pangadi & Zari’, and Navegaon that provide access to the reserve.

Moharrli Zone – Tadoba

Mohorli is one off  the best safari zone in Tadoba, the zonee has 7 entry gates for safari, out off which Mohorli and Khutwanda are Core gates and Adegaon, Agarzari, Junona, Devada & Mamla Gates are buffer gates.

Weather in Tadoba

Tadoba National Park experiences diverse weather throughout the year. January and February are cool and dry, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 25°C (45°F to 77°F). March to June sees the onset of summer, with temperatures soaring between 20°C to 45°C (68°F to 113°F). The monsoon season from July to September brings heavy rainfall, transforming the park into a lush green landscape. Post-monsoon (October to November) offers pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F). December marks the beginning of winter, with cool and dry conditions, temperatures varying from 7°C to 25°C (45°F to 77°F). Each season in Tadoba brings its own unique charm and wildlife experiences.

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Why visit Tadoba?

Rich flora & fauna, lush grasslands, and the best tiger sightings – what more would a wildlife lover or photographer want? Being one of the largest and finest tiger reserves of India, Tadoba has been fascinating tourists from all over the world. The successful protection and conservation of the national animal of India have resulted in a healthy population of tigers in Tadoba. So, chances are more to capture the best shot of big cats in your cameras, right? Do you need any more reasons to visit Tadoba?

Tadoba Tour Info Card

Ideal Tour Length: 3N4D or 6 Safaris

Can extend with: Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Umered, Nagzira

Tour Starting points: Nagpur, Delhi, Mumbai

Is tour Customizable?: Yes

Safari Options: Open Jeep, Canter

Tadoba is one of the largest and finest Tiger Reserves of the country. The success of protection and conservation of Tigers have established a good amount of this endangered specie in the forest. The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve could boast a healthy forest due which it has sustained and grown since inception.

Inside the forest, there are still people residing and farming in a small village. When questioned, they say they don’t feel the danger and are residing in the area safely since long. With wildlife, you may even encounter women and children in the forest, and farmers driving their tractors. Though, listening to this, please don’t dare to step out of your jeeps in danger zones and listen and follow all the safety techniques as explained by your guide and jeep driver.

Do’s and Don’ts of having an awesome Safari experience in Tadoba

The best tiger sighting can be done in summers however you may have to deal with the scorching sun. In winters the animals are usually hibernating in their caves and are hard to see around.

The safaris are scheduled at two times a day, morning between 6:30 to 10:30 and in the evening between 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Mornings are usually cold, but it’s better rather than dealing with the scorching sun during midsummers.

Always pre-book your safari as the instant booking is subject to availability.

It’s compulsory to take your ID cards with you, also if possible printout your tickets beforehand.

It’s advised that you wear full sleeve shirts and full-length trousers to avoid any insect bites in the forest.

One must carry with them a hat, jacket, and dust mask with them to deal with sun, cold and blowing dust due to racing jeeps. Also, it’s good to carry a good point and shoot camera.

Though the main attraction of the safari is Tiger sighting but, you must not forget to enjoy other vegetation of the reserve. There is a lot more to explore.

There is mostly jungle and you may not find anything to eat during your safari hence its advised to carry some food and water along with you. It takes a good four to five hours in a single round of safari and you might feel the thirst and hunger.

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