What is Jungle Safari about?
When you visit a new country, you often meet new people and new places. Have you
ever wondered meeting new Animals and Natural Beauty? Jungle Safari let's you do
just that! It is also a way to pay your respect to the animals by indulging in
this outback adventure sports which brings you closer to the nature. When you
visit Nepal, add the Jungle Safari in your `To-do List'. You won't regret it.The outdoor adventure sports into the wilderness to see wild animals, birds
and natural beauty. You ride on an elephant's back or on a four wheeler jeep
accompanied by a fully trained guide (also known as expert Naturalists) for the
love of nature and animals. In Nepal, Chitwan and Bardia are two hot dishes on
the menu. Pick Chitwan as this is Nepal's most popular National Park offering
excellent opportunity to see Royal Bengal Tigers, One horned Rhino, crocodile
and thrilling wilderness experience into its deep and thick jungle. Pick Bardia
also, as this is another
National Park, which offers excellent jungle safari.
Here too you can ride on an elephant or a take four wheel to discover some of
Nepal's unspoiled natural habitats. Most jungle safari consists of canoe rides
on the Jungle Rivers, nature walks, birds watching excursions and quick tours
around the villages to discover unique culture and traditions of the local
village people. There are also scheduled cultural-musical programs performed by
the villages, which are also in the Jungle Safari itinerary. Chitwan and Bardia
have excellent accommodation facilities right in the jungle so one can start and
relax at ease.
What does Jungle Safari offers for me?
Village Tour - into the villages to learn about new culture and
traditions
Elephant Safari - thick jungles awaits you to explore wild animals
Nature Walk (or also known as Jungle walk) - in and around jungle for
that sweet walks!
Cultural Program - watch programs consisting of traditional (folk)
dance and songs
Birds Watching - spot the species and write your own books on birds in
Nepal!
Other Services - have a go for splendid boating and canoeing
experience in the rivers and ponds
Accommodation - stay where the action is. Get the
lodges or resorts at
the place where Safari begins and ends.
How much will it cost? - Money Maters!
Cost mainly depends on your duration of stay and your choice of accommodation.
Most jungle safari packages are for 2 to 4 days costing on average US$ 300 to
400 which includes transportation, food, and accommodation. Jungle safari is
almost always done in groups; this is done to minimize the cost for
transportation and guide. Group discounts are often available."
What to bring with you?
- Binoculars
- Sun Hat and Sun Cream
- Swim Wear
- Light Clothes; Color should blend with natural surroundings
- Light sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings during the winter season
(Dec to Feb)
- Shoes for easy movement
- Flashlight
- Swiss knife
- Reading books
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