Overview
- Since reopening in October 2025, the reserve has logged nearly 50 tiger sightings, which officials say reflect improving habitat health and protection.
- Safari operations will be suspended January 20–25 for the All India Tiger Estimation 2026, with 139 regular staff, 150 outsourced staff and 170 volunteers deployed across 253 beats.
- The reserve’s 18-vehicle safari fleet is run by trained members of the local Chenchu community, who serve as drivers and nature guides.
- A new 20 km Kollam safari route has been finalised for opening, supplementing the existing Farahabad, Gundam and Akkamahadevi Caves circuits.
- Infrastructure work includes renovated entrance facilities, bio-toilets at Farahabad View Point and Gundam, and additional amenities under execution at Durvasula Check Post, Farahabad entry and Domalapenta, with clean drinking water points being introduced at key transit locations.