Wildlife & Safari in Odisha — Top Places to Experience

From the Irrawaddy dolphins of Chilika Lake to the elusive melanistic tigers of Similipal, Odisha is a wildlife enthusiast's dream. The state harbours diverse ecosystems — mangrove forests, tiger reserves and bird sanctuaries — each offering unforgettable encounters with nature.

Mangrove Jungle Safari
Mangrove Jungle Safari

Boat ride through dense mangroves spotting crocodiles.

4 hrs ₹500 Morning
Bird Watching Boat Ride
Bird Watching Boat Ride

Close encounters with thousands of migratory birds.

3 hrs ₹1,000 Morning
Bird Watching Safari
Bird Watching Safari

Eco-tourism bird watching.

3 hrs ₹1,000 Morning
Mangrove Safari
Mangrove Safari

Boat ride.

4 hrs ₹500 Morning
Mangrove Boat Safari

Cruising through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles.

4 hrs ₹600 Morning
Bird Watching

Migratory birds.

3 hrs ₹1,200 Morning
Nandankanan Zoological Park

First zoo in India to join WAZA, famous for White Tiger safari.

4 hrs ₹100 Morning
Dolphin Point

Boat ride to spot endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins.

3 hrs ₹500 Morning
Nalabana Bird Sanctuary

Core area of Ramsar site, paradise for migratory birds.

3 hrs ₹200 Morning
Chahala
Chahala

Wildlife sighitng spot.

2 hrs Free Evening
Dolphin Point
Dolphin Point

Spotting Irrawaddy Dolphins.

3 hrs ₹500 Morning
Nandankanan Zoo
Nandankanan Zoo

Famous for white tigers.

4 hrs ₹100 Morning
Gharial Sanctuary
Gharial Sanctuary

Breeding centre for Gharials.

1 hrs ₹20 Any
Bichitrapur Mangroves
Bichitrapur Mangroves

Mangrove boating.

2 hrs ₹300 Morning
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephants and nature.

4 hrs ₹50 Morning
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary

Known for tigers, leopards and gaurs.

3 hrs Free Morning

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Frequently Asked Questions

The top wildlife & safari attractions in Odisha include Mangrove Jungle Safari, Bird Watching Boat Ride, Bird Watching Safari and more. Each offers a unique experience.

October to March is generally the best time for wildlife & safari activities in Odisha, with pleasant weather and clear skies.

TripToOdisha features 16 curated wildlife & safari attractions across the state, and the list keeps growing.

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