The best way of exploring the wildlife in Andhra Pradesh from close quarters is to take a wildlife safari tour. It is the most adventurous experience that provides the best opportunities of watching the wild animals in their natural habitat. The Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in Andhra Pradesh offer jeep safari tours that bring tourists in close proximity to the natural dwellings of wild animals. Lots of Tiger Safari Tours are being operated in the Tiger Reserves of Andhra Pradesh that offer once in a lifetime opportunity of viewing and taking pictures of the wild animals. Wildlife buffs and nature freaks also get to explore the greenery, dense woodlands and beauty along the safari tour. Wildlife Safari Tours in Andhra Pradesh are being operated at Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagarjunasagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, located at a distance of 260 km from Hyderabad and 50 km from Mancherila railway station in the district of Adilabad is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964 with a sole purpose of providing protection and natural habitat to rare and endangered species of wild animals, birds and plants. The rich bio-diversity found in this region resulted in it being declared as a wildlife sanctuary later.
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh at a distance of 60 kilometers from Chittoor and about 30 kilometers from the city of Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka. The sanctuary encompasses an area of about 358 square kilometer and features rugged terrain with high hills and deep valleys. Kaigal and Kaundinya streams flowing through the sanctuary is the lifeline of the area.
