DESTINATION
Gorewada International Zoo & Safari
Nagpur city
Not a wild reserve — a large managed zoo and safari park inside Nagpur itself, built around separate drive-through zones for tigers, lions, leopards and herbivores. We suggest it for a layover day, a family-friendly warm-up before wild safaris, or when weather closes the core zones elsewhere.
FLORA & FAUNA
What grows and roams here
Flora
- Landscaped native forest cover
- Restored dry deciduous plantings
Fauna
- Bengal tiger
- Asiatic lion
- Leopard
- Indian wolf
- Assorted herbivores (sambar, chital, nilgai)
SAFARI ZONES
Zones & gates
| Safari zone | Gate code |
|---|---|
| Tiger Safari | TGR-01 |
| Leopard Safari | LEO-01 |
| Bear Safari | BER-01 |
| Herbivore Safari | HRB-01 |
SEASON
Best time to visit
Open year-round, unaffected by the monsoon closures that apply to wild core zones — a useful fallback whichever month you're travelling.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Peak sightings
- Core zone closed
- Open, moderate
GETTING HERE
How to reach
Nagpur
12 km from Nagpur city centre · approx. 30 mins
Delhi
1,090 km · fly to Nagpur (1.5 hrs) + 30 min transfer
Mumbai
830 km · fly to Nagpur (1.3 hrs) + 30 min transfer
PLAN A TRIP
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before you ask.
Still have questions?
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Plan a safari hereIs this a substitute for a wild safari?
No, and we're upfront about that — animals here are in large managed enclosures, not free-ranging forest. It's a strong add-on, not a replacement.
Why would I visit if I'm already doing wild safaris?
It's ideal for a short layover in Nagpur, or for families travelling with young children who want a guaranteed, low-intensity wildlife morning.
How long does a full visit take?
Around three to four hours covers all four drive-through zones at a comfortable pace, including stops for photos at each enclosure.
Can I see all four safari zones in one visit?
Yes — Tiger, Leopard, Bear and Herbivore Safari are all bookable in a single visit, and we typically sequence all four into one morning or afternoon slot.
Is Gorewada open during the monsoon?
Yes — unlike the wild core zones, Gorewada stays open year-round, which makes it a reliable fallback if you're travelling between July and September.