Elephant Jungle Walk & River Safari, Chitwan National Park

Experience the wonders of Chitwan National Park on a full day of jungle activities, starting with an intimate jungle walk alongside Indian elephants and knowledgeable handlers who'll impart insights into their routines and care. Following this, embark on a traditional carved-out wooden canoe safari along the riverbanks, offering the opportunity to spot the greater one-horned rhinoceros, numerous deer species, and a variety of birdlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Bengal tiger, leopard, and sloth bear. This adventure is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking memorable encounters with Nepal's diverse fauna.

Highlights

• Walk alongside majestic elephants and follow their daily routines
• Gain insights from experienced handlers about the unique ecosystem and elephant care
• Glide down a river in a traditional wooden canoe to spot diverse animal and birdlife
• Hope for a rare sighting of the elusive Bengal tiger or the secretive sloth bear

What you'll do

There are few better ways to observe the local wildlife in Nepal's Chitwan National Park than on a wildlife safari. This full-day adventure begins with walking alongside elephants (mainly Indian elephants protected from poachers within the park's borders) in the dense jungle, where you'll get to monitor the gentle giants' routines—from what they eat to how they communicate with each other, and more. Throughout the up-close experience, the elephants' mahouts (handlers) will point out interesting facts about the ecosystem and even offer demonstrations on how to care for them. 

Next, you'll switch gears and board a traditional carved-out wooden canoe for a river safari to spot wildlife and birds along the river banks. Common animals in Chitwan include the greater one-horned rhinoceros, four types of deer (spotted, hog, sambar, and barking), and a wide variety of birdlife. With a bit of luck, there's always the chance of glimpsing a leopard, sloth bear, and even the elusive Bengal tiger, although sighting this last animal is rare.