Nepal Wildlife Safari tour

What's Included

• Accommodation

  All accommodation as stated in the itinerary is included.

• Transport

  Private car, minivan or minibus is included for transport.

• Transfers

  All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service, are included.

• Internal Flight

  Internal flight from Nepalganj to Kathmandu is included.

• Tour Escort

  Services of a local escort throughout the tour are included.

• Guides

  Specialist city guides and wildlife safari guides in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Bardia are included.

• National Park Fees

  All national park entry and activity fees are included.

• Entrance Fees

  All entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary are included.

What's Not Included

• International Flights

  International flights are not included but are available on request.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees are not included but are available on arrival for most nationalities.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is compulsory and not included, but available on request.

• Personal Expenses

  Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry) are not included.

• Tips

  Tips for tour leader, guides, and porters are not included.

• Unmentioned Items

  Any other items not mentioned above are not included.

More Info

Chitwan National Park, and the less visited Bardia National Park are beautiful regions full of varied, colourful wildlife. The jungle & river landscapes are home to many birds and animals including the majestic Indian elephant, endangered one-horned rhino, and the ever-elusive Bengal tiger. This tour combines exciting safari activities in both of these parks, with a walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve in the Kathmandu Valley, and the remote Shreeban Nature Camp allowing you plenty of time to immerse yourself in and experience Nepal's natural beauty and to discover its wildlife. You begin in Kathmandu with a fully guided tour of this fascinating, sprawling city. The tour includes Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and some time to stop at the many Stupas and Bahals that lie concealed within the city. You also take a nature walk through the Nagarjun Forest Reserve on the side of the valley, where you should see deer and monkeys, and enjoy some of the best birdwatching in the valley. From Kathmandu a short drive and a couple of hours walking (jeeps available) brings you to the Shreeban Nature Camp, from where you'll get spectacular mountain views, and a chance for more birdwatching and easy trekking through the surrounding farmland and forest. We then leave the mountains and descend into the plains and forests of Nepal's lowland Terai, to Chitwan National Park. Once at the park, you have a range of activities including a jeep safari into the park, and a canoe ride and jungle walk along the Rapti River to view the wildlife, While getting much busier and a little commercialised now, Chitwan remains the best place in Nepal to see the endangered one-horned rhino. You then leave Chitwan and drive through the Terai to Bardia National Park where you have the next three full days to enjoy a range of activities in and around the park. The largest of Nepal's lowland Terai National Parks (and our favourite!), Bardia is mixture of riverine and sal forests, and is home to a large and diverse selection of wildlife. Here you will take time to explore the park and its colourful inhabitants by jeep and on foot, and also take to the water for a gentle rafting trip to view the wildlife from another perspective. The bird watching is excellent, and you have the best chance of seeing tigers in the whole of Nepal. From Bardia we fly back to Kathmandu where you have some free time for a little more sightseeing or to stroll around the many shops and stall in search of a few souvenirs.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private cars, minivans, or minibuses for all transfers, including a 24-hour airport service, and an internal flight from Nepalganj to Kathmandu, ensuring a seamless journey throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, the rustic Shreeban Nature Camp in Dhading, and safari lodges in Chitwan and Bardia National Parks, offering a blend of urban comfort and nature immersion.