5-Day Bardia Tiger Tracking & Wildlife Safari

Two jeep safaris and a walking trek through Bardia's tiger country, ending with a Tharu culture dance.

A 5-day tour of Bardia National Park in Nepal combining two full-day jeep safaris, a full-day walking safari through tiger territory, a community forest walk, and a village tour with Tharu culture dance performance. Includes all safari permits, a professional naturalist guide (English or French), all meals prepared by a chef, and lodge accommodation. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and community exploration

• Arrive and check in at hotel
• Relax and explore community forest
• Visit local village
• Enjoy scenic sunset

Day 2: Full day jeep safari

• Have breakfast
• Go on jeep safari
• Enjoy packed lunch during safari
• Return to lodge for dinner

Day 3: Jeep safari for tiger sightings

• Have breakfast
• Embark on full-day jeep safari
• Eat packed lunch in park
• Return to resort before sunset

Day 4: Walking safari and cultural show

• Have breakfast
• Take full-day walking safari
• Eat packed lunch in wilderness
• Return to lodge for dinner
• Watch Tharu Culture Dance show

Day 5: Departure day

• Have breakfast
• Say goodbye to naturalist and driver

The experience

The tour opens with arrival at your lodge and an evening walk through the surrounding community forest and village before sunset. From there, the next two days are built around full-day jeep safaris covering different zones of Bardia National Park, each one designed to maximize sightings of Royal Bengal tigers and other wildlife. You'll have breakfast at the lodge, then head out with a packed lunch, returning before dark. The third full day shifts to foot: a walking safari takes you deeper into tiger territory on the ground, with another packed lunch in the wilderness and a return to the lodge for dinner.

The evenings include a Tharu culture dance performance by local performers, a window into the traditions of the people who live near the park. Your naturalist guide (fluent in English or French) travels with you throughout, handling navigation and wildlife interpretation across all activities. A professional chef prepares all meals at the lodge. On the final morning, after breakfast, you depart.

What’s included

• Four nights at a lodge or resort in Bardia National Park.
• two full-day jeep safaris with packed lunches.
• one full-day walking safari with packed lunch.
• community forest walk and village tour.
• Tharu culture dance performance.
• all meals prepared by a professional chef.
• safari permits.
• naturalist guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 15:45

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunshine Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want jeep safaris, walking treks, and cultural activities all in one itinerary: the mix of vehicle and foot-based exploration covers more ground and wildlife-spotting angles than single-activity tours.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the jeep safaris and the walking safari in Bardia?

The two full-day jeep safaris cover larger areas of the park from the vehicle, designed for spotting Royal Bengal tigers across diverse terrain. The walking safari on day three moves through tiger territory on foot at ground level, a different vantage point for wildlife and a more immersive wilderness experience.

Is the naturalist guide with me the whole time?

Yes, your naturalist guide stays with you throughout all safari activities (both jeep drives and the walking safari), and speaks either English or French depending on which you choose at booking.

What happens on the first and last days?

Day one is arrival and check-in at the lodge, followed by an evening walk through the community forest and village near the park. The final day is departure after breakfast, once you've said goodbye to your guide and driver.

What's included in the package price?

All safari permits, lodge accommodation, all meals prepared by a professional chef, the naturalist guide, and the Tharu culture dance performance are included. All fees and taxes are covered.