Wildlife Safari Tour Maharashtra

10 Days - 9 Nights
Nagpur – Tadoba – Andhari – Pench National Park – Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary – Sanjay Gandhi National Park – Mumbai

Overview

Here’s a detailed date-wise itinerary for a wildlife safari tour in Maharashtra, covering some of the most popular wildlife destinations such as Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench National Park, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Nagpur
    • Arrive in Nagpur and transfer to your hotel.
    • Visit local attractions like Sitabuldi Fort and Deekshabhoomi if time permits.
    • Overnight stay in Nagpur.
  • Day 2 Nagpur to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

    3 hours by road (140 km)

    • Early morning departure to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
    • Check into a wildlife resort near the park.
    • Afternoon jeep safari to explore the reserve and spot tigers and other wildlife.
    • Evening at leisure to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
    • Overnight stay in Tadoba.
  • Day 3 Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
    • Morning jeep safari to spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and various bird species.
    • Return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation.
    • Afternoon jeep safari for another chance to explore the park.
    • Evening at leisure.
    • Overnight stay in Tadoba.
  • Day 4 Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Pench National Park

    :4 hours by road (200 km)

    • Early morning departure to Pench National Park.
    • Check into a lodge near the park.
    • Afternoon jeep safari to explore the park’s rich biodiversity.
    • Evening at leisure.
    • Overnight stay in Pench.
  • Day 5 Pench National Park
    • Morning jeep safari to spot tigers, leopards, deer, and various bird species.
    • Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
    • Afternoon jeep safari for another chance to explore the park.
    • Evening at leisure.
    • Overnight stay in Pench.
  • Day 6 Pench National Park to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

    3 hours by road (130 km)

    • Early morning departure to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Check into a lodge near the sanctuary.
    • Afternoon jeep safari to explore the sanctuary and spot various wildlife species.
    • Evening at leisure.
    • Overnight stay in Nagzira.
  • Day 7 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Morning jeep safari to explore the sanctuary and spot tigers, leopards, and other wildlife.
    • Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
    • Afternoon safari for another chance to explore the sanctuary.
    • Evening at leisure.
    • Overnight stay in Nagzira.
  • Day 8 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Mumbai)

    Travel: Morning transfer to Nagpur and flight to Mumbai (flight duration: 1.5 hours), followed by a 1-hour road trip to the park.

    • Early morning departure to Nagpur.
    • Flight from Nagpur to Mumbai.
    • Transfer to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
    • Check into a nearby hotel.
    • Evening at leisure to relax.
    • Overnight stay in Mumbai.
  • Day 9 Sanjay Gandhi National Park
    • Morning safari to explore the park and spot leopards, deer, and various bird species.
    • Visit the Kanheri Caves located within the park.
    • Afternoon at leisure or exploring more of the park.
    • Overnight stay in Mumbai.
  • Day 10 Departure from Mumbai
    • Check out from the hotel.
    • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Highlights

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

  • Location: Chandrapur District
  • Key Wildlife: Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and various bird species.
  • Safari Timings: Morning (6:00 AM – 9:30 AM), Afternoon (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Pench National Park

  • Location: Nagpur District (shared with Madhya Pradesh)
  • Key Wildlife: Tigers, leopards, Indian wolves, wild dogs, and various bird species.
  • Safari Timings: Morning (6:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Afternoon (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: Gondia and Bhandara Districts
  • Key Wildlife: Tigers, leopards, Indian bison, and various bird species.
  • Safari Timings: Morning (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM), Afternoon (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

  • Location: Mumbai
  • Key Wildlife: Leopards, deer, macaques, and various bird species.
  • Safari Timings: Morning (7:30 AM – 10:00 AM), Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)