One of the biggest and oldest tiger reserves in the state, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve spans 625.4 square km. In the year 1955, it was started. This is situated in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur and Chimur districts. The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, India’s 41st Tiger Reserve, was established in 1995 as a result of the merger of Tadoba National Park and the Andhari wildlife sanctuary. The name Tadoba comes from the indigenous tribes’ ancient adoration of the god Taru.

The reserve has numerous water features, which helps keep the water levels balanced. In the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Tadoba Lake makes a distinction between the territory designated as a park and village farming. Another source is the Erai water reservoir, which is a well-known location for crocodiles to thrive and where visitors to Tadoba can view numerous crocodiles . Other water sources in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve are Kolsa Lake and the Andhari River.

One of the most well-known tiger reserves in India is Tadoba Andhari. This is well-known for year-round Tiger sightings. Tadoba is also referred to as the “Jewel of Vidarbha” and hosts numerous safari expeditions each year. The entire year, Tadoba National Park is accessible for travel and jungle safaris. Few entry gates are closed during the monsoon while the remaining ones are open for Tadoba’s jungle safari.

It is recommended to reserve a Tadoba safari tour package well in advance for the best chance of seeing tigers. It is advised to purchase a Tadoba tour package from a professional in order to have a properly organised Tadoba safari trip. This will allow you to see all the famous regions of the park and see the finest tiger sightings in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and guided bird viewing in the Tadoba National Park. Online Jungle Safari reservations help make sure that each person gets the finest entry gates available.

FLORA IN TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE :

The Tadoba Forest is made up primarily of bamboo and teak trees, and it is a dry deciduous forest with dense woods. Ain (crocodile bark), Bija, Dhauda, Hald, Salai, Semal, and Tendu are more trees. A game drive through Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve will allow you to witness Beheda, Hirda, Karaya Gum, Mahua Madhuca (crepe myrtle) and Lannea coromandelica, among other common trees and flora found in the forest.

FAUNA IN TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE :

Royal Bengal tigers and other mammals, such as Indian leopard, Cheetal, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Dhole, chinkara, langoor’s, Jungle cats, Barking dear, Blue bull, Spotted dear, Flying squirrel, Indian civet, Sambar dear, and Chausingha, can be found in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. During a Tadoba Jungle Safari, one can see the local animals in its natural setting. They can all be found close to grasslands or waterbodies. In rocky parts of the forest, leopards are frequently spotted.

JUNGLE SAFARI IN TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE :

The TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE Entry gates have been separated into two Categories :

• Core Area: This is the main forest area where there are no trace of human habitation are allowed and only dominated by the wild inmates of the jungle. Only partial part of this area is open for tourism zone for Jungle safari in tadoba.
• Buffer Zones: These are the areas where there is existence of small villages around this part of forest, can say a bit of mankind and wildlife co-exists. Tiger sightings are great in this part of Tadoba reserve as well.

THE TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE IS SEPARATED INTO 3 PRIMARY AREAS.

• – Tadoba Zone/Range (via Kolara & Navegaon gates)
• – Moharli Zone/Range (via Moharli & Khutwanda Gates)
• – Kolsa Zone/Range (via Zari & Pangadi gates)

JUNGLE SAFARI OPTIONS IN THE TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE

• Jeep Safari: Each Jeep can hold six passengers together with a driver and guide. For a family group as well as for wildlife enthusiasts or photographers, a jeep safari in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is recommended.
• Canter safari: This is a shared safari that can hold 22 people at a time. A Canter is similar to an open big capacity jeep. In the canter, there are two guides. Canters are the most affordable safari option, but they cannot be reserved online.

GATE OVERVIEW FOR THE TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE :

The following are the accessible entry gates for Tadoba Bodhivann Jungle Camp in Kolara and Tadoba Trails in Moharli from Nature’s Sprout wildlife lodges:

Moharli Zone : It is a well-known tourist destination and is a part of the core zone. Nagpur and Tadoba, Moharli are separated by 135 km. The dense bamboo plantations in Jamun Jhora are renowned for providing the Tiger with cover as it searches for prey.

Khutvanda Zone : When travelling from Chandrapur or lodging in Moharli, tourists can easily visit the Khutvanda Zone, which is also a part of the core zone. The well-known area of Aswalhira has a bamboo plantation. Tigress Devdoh’s home territory is this. A shy Tigress, she is.

Kolara zone : Kolara is a component of the core zone as well, and Bohivann Jungle Camp in Tadoba provides access to Kolara’s jungle safari. Within this woodland, Jamni Village Point is a fairly well-known location. The village has been constructed in a different area of Tadoba after being relocated from the forest.

Navegaon Zone : Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve’s Navegaon Zone is one of its core areas. It is the Maya Tigress queen’s domain, who is renowned for her regal appearance. One of the dominant male Tigers of Tadoba, Matkasur, also uses this area of the forest.

Pangdi Zone : The entry zone at Pangdi is distance from both locations. There are 250 kilometres between Nagpur and Tadoba, Pangdi. Due to its distance from Nagpur and all of the Kolara resorts, the safaris are frequently offered in this area. From the tented Bodhivann Jungle Camp in the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, this is around 40 kilometres away.

Zari (Kolsa) : This area, which is part of the Core Zone, is reachable from Moharli. 180 kilometres separate Nagpur from the Tadoba Kolsa region. In comparison to other areas of the Tadoba forest, the Indian Bison population is higher in this area, while the deer population is lower.

Agarzari Zone : This area of the forest is distinct from the other zones since it is submerged by the Irai Dam’s backwater. There are a few well-known locations, including Jharna Nala, 92 Point, and Crocodile Point. In this region of the Tadoba reserve, tigers Wagdoh, Madhuri, and Tigress Choti Madhu coexist.

Devada Adegaon Zone : It is near to the Agarzari Entry Zone. Distance between Nagpur and Tadoba; safari reservations to Tadoba’s Devada Adegaon zone can be made online. It is 155 km to Devada. Visitors lodge in Moharli and proceed to the Devada park entry zone for a safari in the jungle.

Junona Zone : It is Close to the Moharli Gate of the central region. This is situated in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, which is 8 km from Moharli zone and 155 km from Nagpur. Tourists should reserve lodging in Tadoba’s Moharli area for their jungle safari in Junona.

Ramdegi Zone : Twelve Jeeps are permitted to enter Tadoba Forest through this entry gate for safari trips there, and Randegi Navegaon – Ramdegi Navegaon has good Tiger sighting updates and is one of the buffer zones of the Kolara range. Nagpur and Tadoba, Ramdegi Navegaon are separated by 106 km. Jeep safaris in Tadoba National Park are conveniently accessible to those staying at Bodhivann Jungle Resort.

Kolara Zone : The Kolara Zone of the Tadoba Reserve provides visitors with excellent opportunities to see tigers. It and Madnapur virtually share the same area of forest, and it is renowned for its lovely meadows. Another Tigeress that tourists frequently see while on a Tadoba Safari Tour is Sharmili.

Sirkada Zone : Due to its remoteness from the resorts, travellers do not frequently visit Sirkada Zone. In fact, this provides excellent opportunities to see tigers and other wild animals. Dadiyal Tiger, an estimated 10-year-old dominant male who has claimed his territory in this region of the Tadoba forest known as Sirkada gate of Tadoba, is the most well-known and likely largest tiger in the Tadoba forest. Patiln Bai can also be seen in Tadoba’s jungle excursion.

Alizanza Zone : The Tadoba National Park’s Alizanza Zone is a well-known entrance to the forest park. One of the reserve’s most stunning and attractive regions is this area. Due to the remarkable Tiger sightings of male Tiger and female Tigeress, Tadoba attracts a lot of wildlife enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.