Bardia National Park Jungle Safari

We board an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, heading west over river networks and low hills for approximately 50 minutes. Upon touching down, we meet our ground transport for the 100 km drive north toward Bardia National Park, taking roughly two and a half hours. After checking into our lodge, our lead guide outlines the wildlife protocols and safety briefings for the days ahead. In the late afternoon, we stretch our legs with a walk through a nearby Tharu village to observe traditional construction methods and local daily life.

Following breakfast, we board our safari vehicle to penetrate deeper into the protected forest zones bordered by the Karnali and Babai rivers. Our route brings us past natural waterholes and observation towers constructed to monitor mammal movements, including wild elephants, swamp deer, and rhinos. We also visit the local crocodile breeding centre and the Tharu Museum to study regional artifacts and conservation efforts. Our experienced nature guide assists in reading fresh tracks on the forest floor throughout the day.

We set out into the reserve at dawn when avian activity peaks along the riverbanks and canopy edges. Our team leads a quiet foot excursion through dense undergrowth to spot resident and migratory bird species inhabiting the park. The afternoon offers additional opportunities for jeep reconnaissance or quiet observation from designated wildlife hides. We return to the lodge before dusk to review our sightings and prepare for departure.

After an early breakfast at the lodge, we check out and take our private vehicle back down to Nepalgunj airport. We board the afternoon return flight to Kathmandu, catching final views of the mid-Western landscape from the cabin window. Upon landing at Kathmandu, our support staff meets us for the final transfer to our city accommodation.