Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

Recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site this Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary tour in Satara is the perfect weekend getaway in lush greenery away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located 190 kms from Pune around the Koyna dam that supplies power to a major part of Maharashtra, the sanctuary boasts several kinds of tigers, bison, and dozens of other wild animals and birds.

During this 4 day - 3-night Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary tour, you will be witnessing rich flora and fauna of the region, going for nature trekking and bird watching, doing a jungle safari in jeeps and staying in nature resorts amidst the scenic views. In the resort, you will be accommodated in Deluxe/Suite rooms on a double sharing basis that will be well-equipped with all the necessary amenities. 

While you are on this Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary tour, all the meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served to you. All kinds of forest fees and guide charges are also included of the package. You will also be enjoying some special experiences on the tour like a traditional welcome in the resort, sightseeing tour, fishing, BBQ in the evening, night trekking, riverside lunch and many more. 

Day 1 : Arrival at the Resort Stay

• You will arrive at the resort stay in the afternoon and receive a traditional welcome
• Lunch will be served on a buffet
• You will leave on a sightseeing tour of Koynanagar in the late afternoon. This includes seeing a temple that looks over the Shivsagar Lake, the Koyna Dam and Backwaters, the Nehru Garden, Ozarde Waterfalls, the lakeshore and the sunset point
• You will have your dinner, post which you will be taken to see the nocturnal activities of wildlife in Koyna

Day 2 : Jungle Safari

• After waking up early, you will be taken to a jungle safari
• You will enjoy the experience of having breakfast in the jungle after having visited the Bhairavgad Fort
• In the evening, you will visit the local villages and farms to see the traditional and modern ways of dairy farming
• You can even try milking a cow or go for fishing instead
• You will enjoy a DIY BBQ in the night before dinner
• After dinner, you will take the night trails again

Day 3 : Nature trek and Birdwatching

• Post breakfast, you will be taken on an early morning trek for birdwatching
• You will then enjoy fishing and swimming in the river
• Lunch by the riverside
• Also, today you will experience an evening safari or will be taken to the windmill plateau
• Dinner will be served at the resort

Day 4 : Birdwatching and Departure

• The early birdwatching continues today as well
• After breakfast, the tour will come to an end

• Jungle Safari
• Trekking
• Bird watching