When in Maharashtra, you can explore so much of nature’s enchantment. Maharashtra gives you beaches, mountains, dams, caves, wildlife, and so much more! To experience the wildlife in the best way, you need to stay amidst it. Safari lodges bring out the truest essence of staying in between greenery and wildlife. A luxurious stay facing the exquisite beauty of nature makes the trip worth it. And for such a trip in Maharashtra, check out these safari lodges for some unbelievable experiences.
1. The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge
Nestled near Lake Maasal in Chimur, ‘The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge’ is a luxurious stay facing a total of 9 lakes. Staying here is nothing but a dream come true. Waking up to the sound of birds and witnessing the ethereal views of the lakes makes your day from the very start. The lodge provides all the necessary amenities and is located in the perfect location to make your stay comfortable. The lodge is about 6 km away from the Kolara gate. Its air-conditioned rooms are massive and filled with sunlight with amenities like Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, heater, TV, and much more. Also, they have an in-house multi-cuisine restaurant where you can spend time with your loved ones while dining by the lake. The most exciting part is that they also arrange jungle safari for the visitors to experience the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
2. Svasara Jungle Lodge
Another magnificent stay near Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is ‘Svasara Jungle Lodge’. It is a 12-suite hotel located amidst the forest expanding over 10 acres of area. To encounter the wildlife and live amidst the greenery, Svasara should be on the top of your list. Its multi-cuisine restaurant serves the most delectable food and also the lodge’s Varadi food is very popular to taste the authentic and local flavours. They provide proper facilities for heading straight to the Jungle in a jeep Safari in their jeeps. You can even watch the wildlife on screen in the open-air Jungle cinema to watch documentaries.
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3. Irai Safari Retreat
Located almost 2-hour away from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, Irai safari Retreat will give you the authentic experience of staying in villages. Its accommodation facilities are staying in cottages and tents built with wood and fabrics. The rooms might look rustic but the rooms have all the modern amenities to make your stay luxurious and comfortable. You can even go on bullock cart rides to explore the area. They even have a huge pool for the guests and also a separate pool for the kids with life jackets and floats.
4. Camp Serai Tiger Tadoba
Another great Safari lodge in Maharashtra with cottage accommodation is ‘Camp Serai Tiger’. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this place has the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve as its backdrop. The rooms are comfortable and come with an attached washroom as well. As the lodge is closely located to lakes and streams, seeing wild dogs, sloth bears, tigers, birds, and much more is quite common, especially during the summer season. This lodge also provides its visitors a guided safari inside the Tadoba Reserve to make the stay memorable.
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5. Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge
There are plenty of safari lodges and stays available near the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve but only a few of them succeeds in making your stay memorable and comfortable. One such lodge is Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge. Located at a 2-hour distance from the Nagpur airport, this resort has massive rooms with a sight of the lakes and the wildlife. If you love to do wildlife photography, then this stay is perfect for you. Also, the lodge provides services for Safari rides into the Reserve. You can also explore the electric pontoon Safari on Tadoba lake. With all the required amenities, the people here make your trip worth remembering.
These are our top 5 recommendations for staying amidst the wildlife in Maharashtra. Which one are you visiting?