The 10 Best Nepal Safaris

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

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

This three-day group tour takes you from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by tourist bus, with pickup, meals, park entry, and two nights at a three-star resort near Sauraha. You can expect a canoe ride, bird-watching, a Tharu village visit, jungle activities, and time to look for one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal tigers.

“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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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 4-hour Jeep safari, Rapti River canoe ride, elephant breeding center, and Tharu cultural dance. Guides such as Laxman are praised for spotting rhinos, birds, crocodiles, and other animals. Expect long, bumpy bus rides.

“We really enjoyed the 3 day inclusive safari in Chitwan. Our guide, Laxman was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We unfortunately didn't see any tigers as it was the off-season but there were a plethora of elephants, rhinos, crocodiles, exotic birds, etc, to see.”

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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, then spend two nights near Chitwan National Park with meals, guides, canoeing, a jungle walk, jeep safari, Tharu village visit, sunset by the Rapti River, and cultural dancing. Guides such as Krishna, Babu, and Dipu lead the activities. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included.

“The tour was very organized. I didn’t have trouble from my hotel pick up from Kathmandu and upon arrival in Chitwan. The hotel, Hotel Safari where I stayed is a very comfortable place with garden and awesome foods and staff. It was delightful waking up to the sounds of birds and elephants. The activities we did in Chitwan were all awesome. I highly recommend this tour. I also appreciate that the tour organizers kept checking on me to see how I was doing.”

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

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

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan National Park for jeep safaris, a Rapti River canoe ride, jungle walks, birdwatching, and a Tharu cultural show. You stay at a jungle resort with meals included. Ask if guide Babu is available, as his sharp animal spotting has helped guests find rhinos and other wildlife.

“Truly an unforgettable experience! The hotel was very clean and the staff always kind and helpful. The guides were very knowledgeable and made every activity both interesting and safe. The safari was amazing, the canoe ride to see crocodiles exciting, and the jungle walk very special. The sunset over Chitwan National Park was simply magical. The package was well organized – highly recommended!”

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

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

Spend three days in Chitwan National Park with a private English or Hindi-speaking guide. Travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara, then join a jeep safari, Rapti River canoe ride, guided nature walk, Tharu village visit, elephant breeding center visit, cultural show, and Nepali dinners. Rhinos are a strong possibility, but tiger sightings remain luck.

“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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6.2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

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

Travel from Thamel or Lakeside Pokhara to Chitwan for a jeep safari, jungle walk, Tharu village visit, and cultural dance. Your English-speaking guide leads the wildlife activities, while Rainbow Safari Resort provides a deluxe room, meals, and local help from owner Ramesh.

“Ramesh Dahal and RAINBOW Safari Resort was so good.”

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

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

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for jeep safaris, bird watching, a Rapti River canoe ride, jungle walks, and visits to elephant and gharial centers. You can sleep at Hotel Rainforest and, on the 4-day plan, spend a night in a forest tower. English and Hindi guides lead the small-group option.

“An excellent tour. Everything ran smoothly and had an awesome time. Cordial Treks was in constant contact so I was reasured everything was going to plan. Thank you Cordial Treks! 🙏”

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8.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 two or three-day wildlife and culture trip. Expect a Jeep safari or optional elephant ride, canoeing on the Rapti River, bird watching, a jungle walk, Tharu village visits, local meals, and a cultural dance show. Confirm the vehicle standard before booking.

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

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

Spend three days in Chitwan National Park with a deluxe resort stay, meals, a 3-plus-hour jeep safari, Rapti River canoeing, jungle walks, bird watching, Tharu village visits, and cultural dance. Guides such as Yadav and Sameer help run the local program, though the long bus journey and elephant welfare concerns deserve careful thought.

“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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10.Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $140

Spend two days in Chitwan National Park with an English-speaking nature guide, a jeep safari, forest walk, museum visit, Tharu Culture Show, bird-watching, and a stop by the Rapti River. Hotel pickup, park fees, jungle activities, and resort accommodation are included, but confirm the number of nights and any meal or canoeing charges before booking.

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