Jungle Safari in Nepal

Highlights

🐘 1. Elephant-Back Safari

Ride on an elephant through dense forests and grasslands.
Spot rare wildlife like one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, and deer.

🐘 2. Jungle Walk / Nature Walk

Experience the thrill of trekking through the jungle on foot.
Observe animal tracks, listen to wildlife sounds, and get close to nature.

🦜 3. Bird Watching

Nepal is home to over 850 bird species.
Spot rare and exotic birds like the Great Hornbill, Bengal Florican, and Kingfishers.

🛶 4. Canoe Ride on the Rapti or Karnali River

Enjoy a peaceful canoe ride while spotting mugger crocodiles and gharials.
Witness the beauty of the jungle from a different perspective.

🚙 5. Jeep Safari Adventure

Explore deep jungle trails by 4x4 jeep for a fast-paced safari experience.
Cover a larger area and increase your chances of spotting rare wildlife.

🎭 6. Tharu Cultural Program

Experience the vibrant culture of the Tharu indigenous community.
Enjoy traditional dance, music, and cultural performances in the evening.

🌿 7. Visit National Parks & Wildlife Reserves

Explore Nepal’s top national parks:
Chitwan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

🌄 8. Stunning Scenery & Diverse Ecosystems

Travel through dense forests, grasslands, rivers, and wetlands.
Witness breathtaking sunrise and sunset views over the jungle.

Overview

A jungle safari in Nepal offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the country's rich biodiversity while evading crowded areas, ensuring a truly unique experience. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast or looking for a relaxing getaway after a trek, a safari in Nepal promises excitement and immersion for everyone.Visitors can stay in national parks and participate in organized safari programs, making it an ideal family vacation. Depending on the park you choose, you can enjoy thrilling activities such as elephant-back safaris, jungle walks, bird watching, canoeing, and cultural programs. With experienced guides, you'll have the chance to venture into the wilderness on foot, by elephant, in a dugout canoe, or on a jeep safari.

Nepal's national parks offer a variety of accommodations, ranging from luxury resorts to basic tented camps. These resorts typically provide all-inclusive packages that cover accommodation, meals, and a full itinerary of activities. One of the most exhilarating aspects of a jungle safari in Nepal is the jungle walk, where you can experience diverse wildlife up close, observe animal tracks, and take in the sights and sounds of the forest.

Nepal is home to nine national parks, four wildlife reserves, and three conservation areas, creating endless opportunities for wildlife exploration. Whether you're visiting Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, or Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal's jungle safaris offer an unforgettable wildlife experience found nowhere else in the world.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Heading to Chitwan

The hotel representative will pick up you from the Chitrasari (the last bus station), or Bharatpur Airport (if you arrive by flight) and transfer to the lodge or hotel or resort where you will be offered refreshment and a short briefing on your program. Then after you will be allocated your room.

13.00: Have a Launch

15.00 : Your activity will start with village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will able to know about the culture, tradition and daily lifestyle of the Tharus people. You will continue your trip visiting to the National Park Visitor’s centre where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and wildlife. You will take pleasure from the Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River as well.

19.00 : You will enjoy the Tharu cultural dance program (you will also allow to participate in the program) presented by the Tharu community or you will observe the slide show presentation about the wildlife in Chitwan.

20.00 : Have a dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Full day jungle safari enjoyment

06.00 : Wake up call and refreshment.

06.30 : Have a breakfast.

07.00 : Leave from the hotel for Canoe ride along the Rapti River, the canoe ride provides an excited opportunity for Bird Watching and seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. Your trip offers you Jungle Walk. On the way back to hotel you will enjoy the elephant bathing in elephant bathing center.

13.00 : Have a delicious lunch at the hotel.

15.00 : Departure for Elephant Safari, this is the best opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild bore, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If your luck is favorable). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.

19.00 : Tharu cultural dance presentation or Slides show presentation.

20.00 : Have a dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Departure from Chitwan

06.00 : Wake up call and refreshment

06.30 : Have breakfast and you will visit to the Government Elephant Breeding Centre.

10.00 : You will be drop the Chitrasari (last bus station) or Bharatpur airport (if you have a flight to Kathmandu)

Trip code
Package name	Jungle Safari in Nepal
Duration	3
Max. elevation	1345 m
Level	Easy
Transportation	Private Vehicle/Flight
Accomodation	Hotel
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 0 per person

Jungle Safari in Nepal

Highlights

Overview

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Heading to Chitwan

Day 2 : Full day jungle safari enjoyment

Day 3 : Departure from Chitwan

Inclusions

What is included?

What isn't included?

Complimentary