Full-Day Jeep Safari at Bardia National Park with lunch and guide

The park's big cats and rhinos move through the same grasslands and riverbanks you drive through on the same day.

A full-day jeep safari through Bardia National Park in Nepal with a live English-speaking guide, open vehicle and packed lunch included. You spend ten hours driving through grasslands, riverbanks and forests in search of Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, Asian elephants, leopards, Gangetic dolphins, sloth bears and diverse birdlife. The guide directs the route and timing. You watch from the open jeep and stop at scenic spots for breaks and lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day jeep safari at Bardia Park

• Start early morning safari
• Drive through grasslands and forests
• Spot wildlife like tigers and elephants
• Take picnic lunch at scenic spot
• Continue wildlife viewing near riverbanks
• Wrap up safari before sunset

The experience

The safari starts early and runs until late afternoon, giving the guide time to work through the park's different habitats where wildlife congregates. You ride in an open jeep. The vehicle choice matters because it keeps sightlines clear and lets you move quietly through areas where animals feed. The grasslands and riverbanks are where most of the larger animals show up, and the forests hold the birds and smaller species. Packed lunch arrives at a scenic spot partway through, so you eat without leaving the park.

What you see depends on the day and the season, but the park holds Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, Gangetic dolphins near the river, and multiple deer species. The guide speaks English and knows where to look and when to move or wait. Short breaks happen at spots the guide picks, not on a fixed schedule. The jeep is open-sided, so bring sun protection and water: bottled water is included, but the sun exposure is real across ten hours.

The day wraps before sunset when the park closes. Children from age 3 can join. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, since the jeep moves over rough terrain and the day is long.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the day.
• packed lunch at a scenic spot inside the park.
• all park fees and taxes.
• a live English-speaking guide directing the route and timing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:45, 07:45, 08:45 and 12:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot 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?The open jeep and ten-hour span are what let the guide work through multiple habitats in a single day, so you see grasslands, riverbanks and forests where the animals actually live rather than a single viewpoint. Book this if you want the full range of the park's wildlife and can handle a long, bumpy day in the sun.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years); Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 animals am I most likely to see on a Bardia safari?

Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses and Asian elephants are the marquee species, but the park also holds leopards, sloth bears, Gangetic dolphins near the river, and multiple deer species plus diverse birdlife. What shows up on any given day depends on the season and where the guide finds fresh movement.

How long does the full-day jeep safari actually take?

The safari runs for ten hours, starting early in the morning and finishing in late afternoon as the park closes before sunset. You can arrange an earlier return if needed.

What's included in the packed lunch?

A picnic-style lunch is provided and eaten at a scenic spot inside the park. Bottled water is also included throughout the day.

Is the open jeep safe if I'm not used to rough terrain?

The open jeep moves over grassland and forest tracks, so the ride is bumpy and the exposure is constant. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health because of the terrain and the ten-hour duration.