Join us on a unique six-day wildlife safari into the heart of Nepal’s Terai at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. This pristine floodplain area, ranging from 75 m/246 ft to 81 m/266 ft in elevation, is Nepal’s earliest Ramsar-designated site and a renowned haven for bird watchers, wetland wildlife and river-bank ecosystems.
Your journey begins in Kathmandu with a smooth transfer to your hotel for the night. Early next morning you take a short 45-minute flight to Biratnagar, followed by a scenic 1½-hour drive into the reserve. Upon arrival you’ll be welcomed by our experienced naturalist who will outline your itinerary amidst the tall reeds, marshes and shallow flood-waters of Koshi.
Day 3 offers you your first full day of safari: at dawn you’ll set out for bird-watching along the river-banks and marshes, seeking elusive species like bitterns, crakes and the nocturnal fishing-cat. A guided walk from the camp to Kusaha draws you into Indian-rosewood woodland, cattail reeds and wader-filled shallow lakes. Day 4 continues with a rubber-boat ride along the Koshi River, where you watch for wild water buffaloes, raptors circling the gorge and rare swamp-francolin stepping among the sand-banks.
After returning to camp and enjoying an evening recap, Day 5 begins with a final morning of bird-watching before driving back to Biratnagar for your flight to Kathmandu. The programme ends on Day 6 with departure transfer to the international airport.
This safari is perfect for nature-lovers, bird-ers and those seeking a short yet deeply immersive wildlife experience in Nepal’s lowland wetlands. Comfortable camp accommodation, expert guides and two full days of wildlife activity make this a memorable and manageable Terai escape.

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How to Get there?

• There is a regular flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar by twin otter or Avero aircraft every day. From Biratnagar a comfortable one and half an hours drive to the Camp.
• An exciting 8-10 days raft trip on Sun Koshi river reaches directly at Koshi Tappu Reserve.
• The scenic drive of 9-10 hrs. through Nepali country side by surface.

Activities in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

(Bird Watching & Safari): Program could be tailor made according to the interest of the guest. Special sport fishing activities are available upon request
Activities by the time:
01

• Brief introduction of the facility and program.
• 1:00 p.m.: Arrival and welcome.
• 1.00 p.m. Lunch
• 2.00 p.m. Bird walk in he marshland outside the reserve to see the storks, ibises, snipes, waterfowl, birds of prey etc.
• 6.30 p.m. Slide show on the natural history of the reserve followed by Nepali dinner.
• Overnight at KOSHI TAPPU National Park.

02

• 6.30 a.m. Breakfast
• 7.30 a.m. Full day excursion on boat and four wheels drive with pack lunch to see waders, waterfowl, birds of prey, marsh crocodile, otters, wild water buffalo and Gangetic Dolphins including a visit to Pink Tower (full day)
• 6.30 p.m. Cultural dance followed by barbecue dinner.
• Overnight at National Park

03

• 6.30 a.m. Breakfast
• 7.30 a.m Bird walk inside the reserve in the scrub forest, grasslands and wetland habitat with pack lunch to see swamp partridge, black-necked stork, buntings, bulbuls etc.
• 12.00 noon Pack lunch
• 2.00 p.m. Continue bird watching or optional elephant ride to watch Arna the wild water buffalo, blue bull, hog deer, fishing eats etc.
• 6.30 p.m. Stargazing
• 7.00 p.m. Chinese Dinner, overnight at National Park

04

• Early morning: Bird watching around the camp area or leisure.
• 8.00 a.m. Breakfast
• 9:00 …….. Departure from the lodge for Kathmandu
• Continue your other schedules in Nepal