Bardiya Jungle Safari takes you to a pristine location filled with exotic wildlife and vegetation. Bardiya National Park is one of the major national parks of Nepal that is a sanctuary for endangered species. With an area of 968 square kilometers, it is the largest national park in Nepal, offering exquisite scenes for visitors.
On this safari trip, you can watch the acts of wildlife and explore an unspoiled part of Nepal. The longest river of Nepal, Karnali, also passes through the park and visitors can also witness the ethnic communities of Dangora and Tharu people.
The wildlife found in Bardiya National Park includes wild elephants, Gangetic dolphins, one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, and Bengal tiger. Similarly, the park has 407 bird species, 642 faunal species, and 125 species of fish. About 56 Bengal tigers reside in the national park area.
You can do various activities within the park as it is filled with exciting adventure opportunities. You can ride the elephants, go on a Jeep safari, go rafting on the Babai river, engage in bird watching, or even go fishing. While we have prepared a standard itinerary for you, we can easily customize it as per your needs.
You will stay in a well-facilitated lodge or resort at Bardiya that has excellent accommodation and food facilities. Professional guides and experts will guide you through all the activities while on this trip. Bardiya National Park Safari is one of the two most popular safaris in Nepal, the other being Chitwan Jungle Safari.
If you want to explore pristine and untouched wildlife in Nepal, then look no further than Bardiya Jungle Safari for an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
We will begin from Nepalganj airport, whereby a private vehicle will take us to Bardia National Park. The park is about 2 hours of drive away from the airport along a scenic route. Once we reach the resort, we will take a rest for a while and then explore the local Tharu village. We can also visit the crocodile farm where endangered crocodiles are bred.
(Meals: Lunch and Dinner)
We will wake up in the serene environment of the resort and have our breakfast. After that, we will begin our safari via an elephant ride. Bardia’s deep jungle can provide glimpses of various endangered birds and animals. Our whole day will be spent riding through the beautiful forest and exploring the wildlife.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
On the third day, we will be hiking through the pristine jungle of Bardiya. An hour of Jeep drive will take us to Chisapani, where we begin our walk. We will walk with an experienced guide through the forest and alongside the glorious Babai river. Moreover, we will also take a boat ride on the river whereby we can witness Gangetic dolphins and Gharial crocodiles. If we have time, we will also engage in bird-watching before making our way back to the resort.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
On the fourth day, we will take a short elephant ride in the morning. After having lunch, we will travel to Nepalgunj in a private vehicle and get to the airport for departure.
(Meals: Breakfast and Lunch)