Satpura Tiger Reserve: Safari Timings, Shift Hours & Gate Departure Schedule
Morning, evening, and night buffer safari hours across winter, spring, and summer seasons with gate reporting protocols.
Safari Timings, Shift Hours & Gate Departure Schedule
Official field guidelines & naturalist intelligence for Satpura Tiger Reserve
Safaris in Satpura Tiger Reserve operate in morning and evening shifts calibrated to sunrise and sunset across the seasons:
Frequently Asked Questions (Safari Timings)
Q.What are the morning and evening safari hours at Satpura Tiger Reserve?
Safari hours vary by season. In winter (Oct to mid-Feb), morning drives run 06:00 AM to 10:30 AM and afternoon drives from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM. In summer (Apr to Jun), morning drives start earlier at 05:15 AM to beat the heat, and afternoon drives run 03:45 PM to 07:00 PM.
Q.Are core zones in Satpura Tiger Reserve closed on Wednesday afternoons?
Yes. Under MP Forest Department policy, all core zones across Satpura Tiger Reserve are strictly closed for safari every Wednesday afternoon. Buffer zones remain open 365 days a year.