From the comforts of one of several Jungle Lodges and/or Tented Camps set in Nepal's famous National parks of Chitwan and Bardia, enjoy elephant-back safari to look for the rare great one horned rhinoceros, elusive tigers, leopards, crocodiles, bears, many species of deer, monkeys and many rare & exotic animals & birds. Take nature walks to experience a ground-level encounter with the armor-plated one-horned rhinoceros and follow tiger tracks through the thick sub-tropical jungles with trained local naturalists. Jeep drives through the park and boat rides down the rivers are also included. Birdwatchers will be awarded with many rare species that make up the 400 plus species recorded in the parks.
Choose from many comfortable jungle lodges and tented camps from which to enjoy the wildlife of the rich natural wonderland situated at the foot of the Himalayan peaks of Nepal.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After lunch you can enjoy an elephant back safari or nature walk through the tall elephant grass that is the home of the rare and endangered One Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening enjoy a slide show conducted by one of the senior naturalist. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 02: Today you enjoy a full day of safari activities that will include elephant back safari, nature walks, canoe or boat ride, jeep drive, elephant bathing, bird watching, etc. as time permits. All outings will be guided by trained local naturalists and guides. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 species of birds recorded in the park). If you are lucky, the elusive tiger and leopard may revel themselves for you. One more activity includes walk through Tharu villages. You stay overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 03: You will have another fuller day in the park giving you ample chance to enjoy more outings or the keen can go a full-day jungle hike to another part of the park with your tracker guide on a private expedition to look for rare birds and animals.
Day 04: After breakfast there will be another chance to go out on a safari activity. Afterwards start drive or flight to Kathmandu.