The entire safari experience is organised and managed by the Forest Department of Maharashtra.

Lodge experienced Naturalist Services are provided on complimentary basis, and its mandatory to book the naturalist services during the booking process and it is on first come first serve basis only.

The Wildlife Sanctuary is closed on all Mondays.

The safari permits opens 120 days in advance and are booked online, there is a limitation on number of vehicles entering the Forest. Kindly let us know the safari dates and we require the ID cards of all the members travelling to book the safaris.

Once the safari permits are booked, it cannot be cancelled and non-transferable.

It is mandatory to carry original government issued valid ID cards for Indian nationals and original passports for foreign nationals.

There is no add on facility in UMKPWS once the safari permits are booked,

The Roster gypsy vehicles are owned by local community and are operated on Rotational basis, the Lodge will not have any control on selecting these vehicles.

Similarly, the local guides are trained by the forest department and are mandatory to have the Local guide on all the safaris and the guides are also selected on rotational basis.