4-Day Tiger Tracking Tour in Bardia National Park

You spend four days tracking tigers on foot and by jeep, waiting at water holes where the big cats drink.

A 4-day tiger tracking tour in Bardia National Park pairs a full-day jeep safari through sal forest with a full-day jungle walk led by a naturalist guide, plus village tours and cultural performances. The package covers all meals, air-conditioned lodge accommodation, park permits and guide services. Walking hours run 4 to 5 hours depending on animal movement and your pace, with most time spent waiting near water holes where tigers, rhinos, elephants and leopards come to drink.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Village Tour, Sunset View

• Arrive and meet your naturalist
• Room allocation and lunch
• Tharu Village Tour and Khata Corridor visit
• Sunset view and bird watching
• Dinner and accommodation at lodge

Day 2: Full Day Jeep Safari Tour

• Breakfast at lodge
• Transfer to Bardia National Park
• Full day jeep safari with jungle guide
• Stop at water holes to watch wildlife
• Picnic lunch with tea and cookies
• Return to lodge by evening
• Tharu Culture Dance Show

Day 3: Full Day Tiger Tracking on Foot

• Breakfast at lodge
• Full day jungle walking safari
• Track tigers, rhinos, elephants, leopards
• Wait near water holes and machan
• Return to lodge after sunset

Day 4: Departure and Village Walk

• Breakfast at lodge
• Walk around villages and park area
• Departure as per schedule

The experience

You arrive in Bardia and settle into your safari lodge in the buffer zone, then start the same afternoon with a village tour, bird watching and sunset viewing along the Khata Corridor. The naturalist briefs you on what to expect over the next three nights. Dinner and a chance to relax at the lodge follows, with an optional BBQ on the premises.

Day two is a full-day jeep safari. You leave early after breakfast and travel deep into the national park in a four-wheel-drive vehicle with your jungle guide, stopping at viewing towers and going off-road to explore the sal forest. The guide knows the animal territories and positions the jeep near water holes where tigers hide in the bush. You'll have a packed lunch and Nepali tea and cookies while you wait and watch. The jeep covers more ground than walking, letting you see a wider stretch of the park. You're back at the lodge by 6 PM for the evening Tharu culture dance show.

Day three is a full-day jungle walk, the closer way to see wildlife. Walking lets you move through grasslands and rivers with your guide pointing out plant and animal life and explaining the habitats. The walk runs 4 to 5 hours depending on how the animals are moving and how far you want to go. Most of the time you'll be waiting near water holes or in a machan (a raised platform) for tigers, rhinos, elephants and leopards to appear. The longer you wait, the better your chances. You return to the lodge after sunset. On your final morning, you can walk the village and park area on your own before departure, or leave after breakfast or lunch depending on your schedule.

What’s included

• All meals throughout the four days.
• air-conditioned accommodation at the safari lodge.
• park permits and entrance fees.
• full-day jeep safari with guide and vehicle.
• full-day jungle walking safari with naturalist guide.
• village tour and Khata Corridor visit.
• sunset viewing.
• bird watching.
• Tharu culture dance show.
• Nepali tea, coffee and cookies during safari waits.
• packed lunch on safari days.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:15, the last at 14:15

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AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Senior (81 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunshine Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want both the speed and coverage of a jeep safari and the close-up, slower pace of jungle walking in one trip. The four-day length gives you time for both methods of tracking without rushing, and the naturalist guide handles all the route planning and animal knowledge, so you focus on watching and waiting at the water holes where tigers come to drink.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the jeep safari and the jungle walking on this tour?

The jeep safari on day two covers more ground faster, using a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach viewing towers and go off-road through the sal forest. The jungle walk on day three is slower and closer, letting you move through grasslands and rivers on foot with your guide explaining the habitats and animal life. Both days focus on waiting near water holes where tigers drink, but the jeep lets you cover more territory while walking gives you a more detailed look at the landscape.

How much time do I actually spend walking on the jungle tracking day?

The full-day jungle walk runs 4 to 5 hours of walking, depending on how the animals are moving and how far you want to go. Most of your time is spent waiting near water holes or in a machan for the big cats to appear, not walking the whole day.

What animals might I see in Bardia National Park?

The tour is designed for tiger tracking, but you also have chances to see leopards, rhinos and wild elephants. The jeep safari and jungle walk both position you near water holes where these animals come to drink, especially in the early morning and at dusk.

Is the accommodation air-conditioned?

Yes, you stay in an air-conditioned safari lodge in the buffer zone of Bardia National Park for all three nights, with all meals included.

Do I need a guide, or can I explore on my own?

A naturalist guide leads both the jeep safari and the jungle walk, explaining the habitats, animal behavior and tracking tips. On your final morning before departure, you can walk the village and park area on your own if you choose.