Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats - Chitwan Safari, Nepal

Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats | Zac Kostos

Bedroom Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal

Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal

Chitwan Safari

Name: Chitwan Safari
Brand: World Expeditions
SKU: CHS
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

The ideal way to round out your trek, swapping mountains for jungles and a taste of Nepal’s wildlife.

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$690 USD

Trip Code: CHS

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Car Route Amendment, per car - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu

$80 USD

Prefer not to share? Your own room - every night

$100 USD

Extra night Chitwan - Twinshare, Full board - per person

$180 USD

Guarantee trip date for 1 person (subject to availability)

$230 USD

Extra night Chitwan - Single, Full board

$230 USD

Duration

3 Days

Activities

3 day Wildlife Safari

Accommodation

2 nights Adventure Lodge

Meals

2 Dinners
2 Lunches
2 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading: Discovery and Cruising
LEVEL 1: Discovery and Cruising These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. * Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2 -3 months prior to departure.
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Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint

104kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(207kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Drift quietly downriver in a traditional dug-out canoe, spotting crocodiles basking on the banks and an array of birdlife
Enjoy a jeep safari, on the lookout for rhino, deer and monkeys
Relax at your jungle lodge, a gentle contrast to your days in the mountains

Overview

A visit to Chitwan National Park reveals a completely different side of Nepal. Set on the terai at the edge of the Indian plains, Chitwan is a world of dense forests, wide river flats and tall grasslands that feel a world away from the mountains.

Over three days, you’ll explore this jungle landscape on foot, by canoe and by jeep, with the chance to see wildlife such as one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife. With luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a sloth bear or Bengal tiger. Our jeep safaris take you deep inside the national park, while walks and quiet canoe trips offer a slower way to take it all in.

This short adventure is an ideal contrast to time spent trekking or exploring Nepal’s bustling towns, giving you the chance to experience the rich diversity of the country in just a few days.

Itinerary

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This morning you depart Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan. On arrival, you settle into your lodge before lunch. In the afternoon, you take part in an activity such as a guided walk or a visit to an observation tower. The day concludes at your lodge in Chitwan. Accommodation: Sapana Lodge, Riverbank Lodge or similar

Meals: L,D

Early this morning you head out to search for one-horned rhinoceros in Chitwan National Park. After returning for breakfast, you take a canoe ride along the river, with opportunities to observe birdlife and crocodiles. In the afternoon, you may join a guided wildlife walk through the park. The day concludes with a cultural performance by the Tharu community. Accommodation: Sapana Lodge, Riverbank Lodge or similar

Meals: B,L,D

This morning you complete your final activity in Chitwan before breakfast. You then transfer by road to Kathmandu, following the route through the foothills of the Himalaya. On arrival in Kathmandu, your trip concludes.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

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334 scheduled departures between 30 Sep 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

Departs 30 Sep 2026 – ends 2 Oct 2026 (3 days)
Departs 1 Oct 2026 – ends 3 Oct 2026 (3 days)
Departs 2 Oct 2026 – ends 4 Oct 2026 (3 days)
Departs 3 Oct 2026 – ends 5 Oct 2026 (3 days)
Departs 4 Oct 2026 – ends 6 Oct 2026 (3 days)
Departs 5 Oct 2026 – ends 7 Oct 2026 (3 days)
… and 328 more departures.

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What's included?

Included

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
Lodge accommodation at Chitwan on a twin share basis with private facilities
Activities as per safari schedule with necessary equipment
Transport to and from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
Jeep safari and nature walk

Not included

Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature including laundry, soft drinks, phone calls etc
Tips and gratuities
International airfares & departure taxes
Visa Costs
Travel Insurance

Reviews (1)

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A brief 3 days out of Kathmandu and down the madness of a roads to a lovely and quiet lodge on the edge of Chitwan National Park. We arrived in rain at the end of the monsoon and spent a couple of wet days with expert our guide wandering part of the park. While we never saw tigers, we did bag a few rhinos and some of the amazing bird life. Our guide kept borrowing cameras to take way better photos then we could and his eyes were amazing. How he could see monkeys at the top of a tree from 100m away is still amazing. The staff in the lodge were lovely people and kept us well fed with laughter and much beer. We finished the days with a breakfast and a walk to the rooftop in sunshine to see the snow capped mountains in the distance.

G. Moore & M. Reay|Wandana Heights, NSW

15 Oct 2019

Responsible Travel

Regenerative Travel Projects Porter Welfare 10 Pieces Initiative

Breathtaking views as we trek down towards Thame | Monika Molenda

Restoring Learning in Thame Project

Restoring access to digital education through the installation of a computer lab and smart classroom technology, helping rebuild learning opportunities for students affected by climate-related disasters.

In Nepal's Solukhumbu region, the remote mountain village of Thame is recovering from a devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that destroyed homes, infrastructure, and critical community services — including the local school and its computer lab. With students displaced and relocated to temporary learning facilities, access to quality education has been severely disrupted, particularly in digital learning.

The Rebuilding Digital Education in Thame project aims to address this gap by equipping the newly relocated Thame Basic School with a computer lab, smart boards, and essential digital infrastructure. This will enable students and teachers to access modern, technology-enabled education in one of the most remote regions in the world.

With support from the World Expeditions Foundation, this project will fund the installation of computers, smart boards, printers, and classroom infrastructure to support both students and teachers. The outcome? Improved digital literacy, more engaging and interactive teaching, and equitable access to education for a community rebuilding after disaster.

The project is led by Himalayan Trust Nepal, a long-standing organisation working closely with local communities, schools, and government partners to deliver sustainable education and development outcomes across the Khumbu region.

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Our Commitment to Porters in Nepal

Porters are central to every trek we run in Nepal, and we are committed to their safety, wellbeing, and fair treatment.

We ensure fair pay, enforce strict load limits (max 30kg), and provide proper clothing, equipment, meals, and safe accommodation.

Porters have equal access to medical care, insurance, and emergency support as our travellers.

You can trek knowing your journey supports responsible and ethical practices.

Help us keep the places that inspire us clean by taking part in our 10 Pieces litter initiative | Lachlan Gardiner

Cleaning Up Wilderness Trails

Our 10 Pieces initiative is a simple, voluntary way to give back while you trek.

Travellers are encouraged to collect 10 pieces of litter each day along the trail, helping protect these fragile environments.

You'll find more details in your client portal once you book, and your tour leader will introduce the initiative at your first group meeting in Kathmandu.

Extra trip info

Will My Trip Run?Wildlife Safari Safety

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.

Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.

Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.

Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

Early morning game viewing walk in Hlane National Park in Swaziland

Your safety is our main priority

Africa's wildlife is wild and unfenced. On many wildlife safaris you may meet them on foot, or from a vehicle. Walking in big-game country carries some risk, and the safeguards are not the same in every country.

Rules on firearms, guide qualifications, group size and how close you may approach an animal are set country by country, park by park. Many incorrectly assume that every wildlife safari in Africa travels with an armed ranger. Several countries prohibit firearms outright. Where an armed escort is required, it is supplied by the park authority.

What is consistent is how these trips operate. You walk in a small group with a professional local guide who knows the country and the animals in it. We do not include captive or hands-on wildlife encounters in any itinerary.

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