Safari timings in Tadoba change with the season. This page reproduces the entry and exit times published on the official booking portal, and explains how to use them when planning a day.
Timings last checked on 22 October 2026 on the official Tadoba booking portal (Safari Timings). The Field Director can change timings for management reasons, so check the portal and your ticket before you travel.
Core zone gate timings
| Season | Morning entry | Morning exit | Evening entry | Evening exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–31 October | 6:00 am | 10:00 am | 2:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 1 November – end February | 6:30 am | 10:30 am | 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| 1 March – 30 April | 6:00 am | 10:00 am | 2:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 1 May – 30 June | 5:30 am | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
Buffer zone gate timings
Buffer gates list three slots: morning, noon and evening.
| Season | Morning entry–exit | Noon entry–exit | Evening entry–exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–31 October | 6:00 am – 10:00 am | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm | 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| 1 November – end February | 6:30 am – 10:30 am | 10:35 am – 1:45 pm | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| 1 March – 30 April | 6:00 am – 10:00 am | 10:30 am – 1:35 pm | 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| 1 May – 30 June | 5:30 am – 9:30 am | 10:30 am – 1:35 pm | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| 1 July – 30 September | 6:00 am – 10:00 am | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
Rules that affect your timing
- The portal states that the last entry is allowed up to 2 hours after the scheduled safari time.
- Core zone is closed on Tuesdays and buffer zone on Wednesdays.
- Visitors must follow the entry and exit times, and the portal says no relaxation in exit time is allowed.
- The portal lists no core timings for July to September. The core zone follows its monsoon closure, so check the portal for current dates.
Per the portal’s rules, the core zone is closed on Tuesdays and the buffer zone on Wednesdays, so plan core and buffer safaris around those days. Core timings are published only for October to June, so do not plan a core safari for July to September unless the portal shows it open.
Related guides: safari fees explained, gates and zones and the booking guide. For help choosing a gate and slot, send us your dates and we will suggest options.