Located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of India’s oldest and most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for its thriving population of Bengal tigers. Spread across nearly 625 square kilometers of dense forests, open grasslands, and wetlands, Tadoba offers a quintessential Indian jungle experience, attracting wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers from around the world.

Tadoba is famous for frequent tiger sightings, especially along the Tadoba Lake, Andhari River, and other waterholes where tigers and leopards often come to drink or hunt during the early morning and late afternoon. Beyond tigers, the reserve is home to leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, Indian bison (gaur), sambar deer, chital, and numerous bird species, making it a hotspot for wildlife photography and eco-tourism.

Visitors explore the reserve through guided jeep safaris, usually conducted in the early morning and late afternoon to maximize wildlife sightings. Tadoba’s combination of accessible wildlife viewing, rich biodiversity, and scenic landscapes makes it one of India’s top destinations for tiger safaris and a must-visit for anyone seeking the thrill of spotting India’s national cat in its natural habitat.