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15 Jungle Safaris in Nepal Worth Booking

25 tours  ·  from $35

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 jungle safaris worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up - Arrival at the resort near Sauraha
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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

1.3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $180Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay two nights near Sauraha, and explore by canoe, jungle walk, Jeep safari, birdwatching, and Tharu village visit. A guide such as Dipendra helps with transfers and local arrangements. Meals, park fees, and return transport are included.

“The three day chat one experience was amazing. The canoe ride was a great way to see the crocodiles and birds. The jungle walk was a easy wok, so didn’t see much wildlife, but how could we with 100 people traipsing through the jungle. Read more”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari - Arriving in Sauraha and settling into the resort
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

2.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 133 reviews · 3 days · from $149

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for two nights at Eden Jungle Resort, guided wildlife outings, a Rapti River canoe ride, Tharu dance, and a 4-hour Jeep safari. Guides such as Laxman and Som are praised for spotting rhinos, birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife.

“I loved the variety of things we got to do. Got to see some cool animals. The guide Locksman was amazing and very professional”

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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers - Day one: arrival, the park, and Tharu culture
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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

3.3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 days · from $151

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist coach, stay two nights at Safari Adventure Lodge or a similar hotel, and explore by canoe, on foot, and by jeep. English-speaking guides such as Krishna, Dipu, and Babu lead the wildlife outings, with rhinos, crocodiles, deer, birds, and monkeys among the possible sightings.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to end. Pick up from our hotel in Nepal was prompt with a clear explanation of what to expect for the 3 days and the journey across to Chitwan. Dropped off at the bus station and escorted onto the tourist bus. Took around 7 hours but with the views and comfy seats it passed very quickly. The hotel was at the bus station in Chitwan to pick us up and take us to the hotel. The hotel was lovely with staff who couldn’t do enough for you. They checked us in quickly and made sure everything was perfect. The meals were excellent and always 3…”

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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour - Day 1: The road to Sauraha and a first taste of Chitwan
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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

4.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 days · from $129

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for jeep safaris, a Rapti River canoe ride, jungle walks, birdwatching, a Tharu village visit, and cultural dancing. You stay at a jungle resort with meals included. Guide Babu is praised for spotting wildlife and explaining local customs.

“A great stay at the Rainbow Safari Resort in Sauraha, Chitwan, a very welcoming and helpful group of staff who advised us on local food and customs and a knowledgeable tour guide who escorted us to the activities and safaris. A great area with amazing wildlife.”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: Private 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour - From Kathmandu or Pokhara to the jungle
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: Private 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour

5.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: Private 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · from $168

Travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for a private three-day safari with lodge stays, meals, a jeep drive, Rapti River canoe ride, Tharu cultural show, nature walk, and elephant breeding center visit. English and Hindi guides lead the Chitwan activities.

“Everything was well organised. Pick up at the hotel to the bus station - bus station to Chitwan national Park - and to the hotel in chitwan. In the national park everything is run smoothly and the accommodation were good. The safari was amazing even if we were unlucky and did not see tigers. Would definitely have stayed one more day there !”

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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu - The road from Kathmandu or Pokhara
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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

6.2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 days · from $117

Spend one night at Rainbow Safari Resort on a private Chitwan tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu. A guide leads your jeep safari and morning jungle walk, with chances to see rhinos, crocodiles, deer, birds, and perhaps a Bengal tiger. Meals, permits, transfers, and a Tharu dance are included.

“Excelente, le hubiera dado 5 estrellas. PERO, la vuelta fue catastrófica: nos mandaron a los turistas (que habíamos pagado un precio internacional) en el autobus público que, en realidad, cuesta poquísimo. El autobús iba lleno, hacía muchísimas paradas, y no era cómodo en absoluto. Asientos muy pequeños y calidad de transporte público en Nepal. sinceramente, por el precio pagado, esperabamos un bus como el de la ida (bus turístico privado, sin escalas innecesarias para levantar pasajeros). El tour fue excepcional, las comidad muy bien, nuestro guía fantástico. Vimos rinocerontes, cocodrilos y ciervos. Hermoso plan. Pero lo del bus de vuelta nos dejó indignados. Deberían cambiarlo y sería un ...”

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12-Day Nepal Adventure Trek with Jungle Safari - Day 1: A useful airport welcome in Kathmandu
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12-Day Nepal Adventure Trek with Jungle Safari

7.12-Day Nepal Adventure Trek with Jungle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $950

Spend 12 days with local guides such as Raj or Amrit, visiting Kathmandu’s major temples, trekking from Nayapul to Poon Hill and Ghandruk, and exploring Chitwan by foot and safari vehicle. The trip includes transport, 11 nights of lodging, permits, and selected meals.

“Guide Amrit Sapkota was extremely helpful, was constantly looking after our needs. Had one days of extreme elevation gain so be prepared for 3000 stairs at one shot. Food was plentiful and good. Accommodations were basic but clean. ViRead more”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari - First afternoon: Tharu village and sunset
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari

8.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 2 - 4 days · from $35Best value

This Chitwan package combines transport from Kathmandu or Pokhara with jeep safaris, a jungle walk, Rapti River canoe ride, bird watching, conservation centers, and a Tharu cultural evening. Choose two days by private car, or three to four days by bus with more time in the park and a night at a jungle tower.

“Först valde jag rätt säsong[låg]. Det visade sig genom egen chaufför och egen guide. Enda gästen på ett fantastiskt hotell. Tror ni de var måna om mig.😀. Bra information om programmet. Bästa bussföretaget känt för bra transport och bra taxikillar både till och från bussen . Kan varmt rekommendera GetYourGuide. Följer upp mig som kund fint från kontoret också.”

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1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu - The 6:30 am start from Kathmandu
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1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

9.1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $155

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay one night, and take a morning jeep safari in search of rhinos, deer, elephants, and possibly tigers. You will also visit a Tharu village, elephant stable, and sunset viewpoint, with meals and hotel transfers included.

“We had a great time at the resort for the safari. The resort is lovely, very clean, the food was delicious and Ramesh and the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. On safari we saw lots of deers, rhinoceros and elephants. After eveninRead more”

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Chitwan: Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep - The Rapti River canoe ride
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Chitwan: Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep

10.Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours · from $86

Spend 10 hours in Chitwan National Park with a one-hour Rapti River canoe ride, a three-hour jungle walk, lunch, and a jeep safari. Guides such as Mohan, Ramu, and Shiva are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. The crocodile breeding center costs an extra 100 Nepali rupees.

“We had a fantastic day from start to finish. Our guide, Shiva , was incredible. He was so knowledgeable about all the animals we saw. I have no idea how he kept spotting things for the group. We didn't miss anything because of his amazing spotting abilities. He answered everyone's questions with great detail. He is such a friendly, personable man too. Thank you Shiva for making this a Christmas day that we will remember forever!”

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Kathmandu/Pokhara: Wildlife, Culture and Jungle Safari Tour - Tharu dance and dinner on the first evening
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Kathmandu/Pokhara: Wildlife, Culture and Jungle Safari Tour

11.Kathmandu/Pokhara: Wildlife, Culture and Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 2 - 3 days · from $120

Travel by coach from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Sauraha, Chitwan, for a guided wildlife program with safari, canoeing, bird watching, jungle walking, Tharu village visits, local food, and a cultural dance show. Guides speak English, Hindi, and Nepali. Ask about private transport and choose carefully between Jeep and elephant activities.

“Mr Ramesh from Himalayan Nomad Treks was such a gem of person. Throughout our trip he was so helpful. During our return we were stranded due to the curfew, he helped us to get to the airport and ensure our safety was maintained. His staff are very punctual. Mr. Ram Babu our Chitwan Ranger very knowledgeable about the National Park. Highly recommend this tour. We definitely will come back to Nepal just to meet our the lovely people that we met here. There were no hiccups during the trip everything was a smooth one. They made the most memorable trip of lifetime for us. From bottom of our heart, thank…”

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Luxury Chitwan Jungle Safari Package (2Nights/3Days) Resort - Three days of forest, river, and village life
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Luxury Chitwan Jungle Safari Package (2Nights/3Days) Resort

12.Luxury Chitwan Jungle Safari Package (2Nights/3Days) Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 3 days · from $125

Spend three days in Chitwan with resort lodging, meals, a 3-plus-hour jeep safari, guided jungle walks, bird watching, Rapti River canoeing, a Tharu village visit, and an elephant breeding center stop. Guides speak English, Czech, or Spanish. The road from Kathmandu can take about seven hours.

“the bus ride was really long and killing. Hotel is ok, guides are very nice, and professional. cant complain except for the long bus ride.”

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From Chitwan : Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour - The 45-minute canoe ride on the Rapti River
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From Chitwan : Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour

13.Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Spend six hours around Chitwan National Park with a shared three-hour jeep safari, a 45-minute Rapti River canoe ride, and a short guided forest walk. English, Nepali, and Hindi-speaking guides lead the day. You may spot rhinos, deer, crocodiles, monkeys, and many birds, while tiger sightings remain rare.

“Il giro sulla barca di legno e la passeggiata nella giungla sono stati meravigliosi, la nostra guida ci ha spiegato molto sul territorio e gli animali. Anche il safari in jeep è stato molto interessante. Consigliato!”

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Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour - Meeting the Tharu community on day one
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Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour

14.Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $38

Travel by tourist coach from Kathmandu to Chitwan for a Tharu village visit, canoe ride, jungle walk, birdwatching, and jeep safari. A nature guide leads the activities, while two nights in a 3-star hotel, six meals, and hotel transfers are included. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Excellent experience. Everything went smoothly! From pick up to drop off. Highly recommend! Thank you Cordial Trekking! 🙏”

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Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour - The road from Kathmandu through Thankot and Narayanghat
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Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour

15.Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $128

Travel by air-conditioned tourist bus from Kathmandu to Chitwan, then spend two nights near Sauraha with meals, a nature guide, canoeing, bird watching, jungle walks, a cultural program, and a jeep safari. Raj manages arrangements, with pickup available at the Sauraha bus station.

“Had a really great time. Great communication with Raj asi wasanning the trip, about what was included and the costs. Right up until a couple of days before when realised I had mucked up and given him the wrong dates. Thankfully they weRead more”

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