Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
Tadoba holds one of India's highest tiger densities. Alizanza is a working buffer gate with regular sightings.
Field guide
The wildlife
of Tadoba
One of India's highest tiger densities — plus leopards, sloth bears, gaur, dholes and more than two hundred recorded bird species.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, spanning roughly 1,727 sq km of core and buffer forest in Chandrapur district. It holds one of the highest tiger densities in India. Beyond the tiger, the reserve shelters Indian leopards, sloth bears, gaur, dholes, striped hyenas, nilgai, marsh crocodiles and over 200 recorded bird species. City Flora Tiger Resort sits about 1 km from the Alizanza buffer gate.
Indian Leopard
Panthera pardus fusca
Elusive and mostly crepuscular; often seen on the fringes and rocky outcrops.
Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
Frequently spotted foraging along the forest floor, especially near termite mounds.
Gaur (Indian Bison)
Bos gaurus
The largest wild cattle in the world; herds are common in the meadows.
Dhole (Wild Dog)
Cuon alpinus
Pack hunters — one of the most thrilling sightings in the reserve.
Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
Nocturnal scavenger, occasionally seen on early morning drives.
Nilgai
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Asia's largest antelope, often grazing in open scrub.
Spotted Deer & Sambar
Axis axis · Rusa unicolor
The reserve's principal prey species — their alarm calls announce a predator nearby.
Marsh Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Basking along the banks of Tadoba lake and the Andhari river.
Indian Cobra
Naja naja
Among the many reptiles of the reserve; usually keeps well clear of vehicles.
Grey-headed Fish Eagle
Icthyophaga ichthyaetus
A raptor of the waterways — one of 200+ bird species recorded here.
Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Common and spectacular, particularly in the monsoon months.
Best time to visit
When to come looking
November – February
Most comfortable weather. Cool mornings, pleasant drives, good all-round activity. Best for families.
February – May
Highest sighting probability. Water sources shrink and animals concentrate around them — though afternoons get genuinely hot.
Monsoon (Jul – Sep)
Core zones typically close, but buffer zones including Alizanza generally stay open. The forest is at its greenest and birdlife peaks.
Stay a kilometre away
The closer you sleep to the gate, the earlier you can be at it. Tell us your dates and we will arrange the room and the safari together.