Gaida Wildlife

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4 days Nepal

4 days Bhutan

Gaida Wildlife Camp

2 nights at Gaida Lodge

Country: Nepal

Description

Reputed as one of the best managed Jungle Safari Resorts of Nepal, Gaida boasts wonderful facilities; the Luxury Lodge located within the central area of the park. Staffed by competent and dedicated professionals, Gaida offers an unusual setting and unique opportunity to observe wildlife from a close range.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive at Chitrasari, Reception by Gaida naturalist. Transfer to the Lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the afternoon programme and the Lodge facilities.

1300 hrs: Lunch at the central dining restaurant, "Golghar"
1500 hrs: A talk on the elephants by our naturalist at the elephant stable.
1600 hrs: Jungle safari on elephant back. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys and many other smaller animals.
1830 hrs: A Slide Show Presentation about the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park. OR A Tharu Tribal Dance presented by the local Tharu villagers.
1930 hrs: Dinner & overnight at Gaida Lodge.

Day 2
0600 hrs: Wake up call. Tea/Coffee. Nature walk. An excellent opportunity to be familiar with the diverse vegetation of the park and to see a great many of those over 500 different species of birds which have made Chitwan their home.
0730 hrs: Breakfast.
0830 hrs: Dugout canoe ride along with Dungre/Rapti river. An excellent opportunity for bird watching and to see the 2 rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish eating gharial. One hour walk through the jungle to our Tented Camp (elderly people or those unable to walk will be picked up by landrover).
1300 hrs: Lunch.
1500 hrs: Jungle excursion through the Sal Forest and mixed forest for more wildlife.
1930 hrs: A typical Nepalese Buffet Dinner. Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3:
0600 hrs: Wake up call.
0700 hrs: Breakfast.
0800 hrs: Drive back to the Lodge.
0930 hrs: Departure .