Nepal Wildlife Explorer Safari

The price for the Nepal Wildlife Explorer Safari varies depending on the time of year, your group size and accommodation options. As an example, our normal advertised itinerary, based on four people in mid-range accommodation starts at £1750 per person. Higher end, or boutique accommodation, lifts the price to £4000+ per person.

Upgrade options: We can combine additional treks or tours with your itinerary including city tours of Kathmandu. You may also like to upgrade accommodation options. Contact us for more details.

INCLUDES

• International and national airport transfers
• All internal land and air transfers as per the itinerary
• Accommodation as agreed pre-trip (their is a range depending on preferences/budgets)
• Guided tours as per the itinerary
• All entry fees to National Parks and places of interest as per the itinerary
• Activities as stated on the itinerary (jeep safaris, boat trips and visits)
• 3 meals per day

EXCLUDES

• Accommodation outside of the itinerary
• Additional activities not stated, or noted as ‘optional’ activities on the itinerary
• International travel costs, insurance or visa
• Drinks of a hard / soft nature
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Personal costs – Wifi, laundry, medical costs etc
• Staff tips ~ $50 usd / visitor

A deposit of £200.00, secures your place and can be paid in various different currencies. The balance is due six weeks before travel, instalments are also possible. When you book with us you’re given your own secure online account which you can access 24/7. Through this account you can edit your booking, add flight, health, insurance and dietary details and also make interim payments. We make payments as flexible as possible and you can choose, if you wish, to pay a bit off your trip fee whenever it suits you.

We advise you to take out your insurance as soon as possible to cover potential events that might cause you to cancel your trip.

You should bring with you a copy of your policy and ensure your someone else on the safari knows where you keep it. It is also worth bringing a photocopy of your passport and to keep it separate to your own documents just in case you lose your passport.

Whilst in Nepal you will be looked after by our very own company – Adventure Alternative Nepal. Our highly qualified team will look after you as if you where their own family. All of the staff in AAN are very experienced, professional, trained and proven experts in their field. They will ensure you are looked after very well and that you have a wonderful time.

Adventure Alternative does not outsource or subcontract our clients to anyone. This way we can ensure that our clients get the best experience possible. It also allows us to ensure that our local staff are well trained, professional and that they earn a proper wage so that they can in turn look after their own families.

Any safari takes you into the wild! This means that once entering the reserves / parks you are usually driving / walking on dirt / sand tracks and not tarmac. If conditions are wet this can lead to adventurous driving but be assured that our drivers are well versed in safe and professional driving skills. If the weather is very dry then the terrain can be dusty so it’s worth bringing a shawl or light scarf to cover your mouth and nose.

The vehicles are well maintained and professional safari vehicles. Our staff will look after you very well and their knowledge will make your experience safe and enjoyable but do please take all their advice.

For your safari you need normal, general trek-style clothes but you should consider the elements and ensure you have clothing which will suitably protect you from the sun (sun cream, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, loose fitting and a neutral colour), rain (light jacket) and dust (bandana or scarf). Colour is also a consideration so that you blend in with the wildlife. Strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are not advised for day time trek use.

If you are visiting some of the local villages then ladies should ensure that shoulders are covered and shorts are not too short, perhaps bring a sarong.

A light jumper or thin fleece may be needed in the evenings, especially in the higher elevations of Kathmandu and Pokhara. A small set of travel binoculars are also handy.

All our guides and safari staff are professionally trained and have years of proven experience.

• All the staff in our UK office have spent time in Nepal so you can chat to people who understand what it’s like to go for the first time, before you go.
• We are passionate about responsible tourism and our company supports sustainable development in Nepal, Tanzania and Kenya in a real way. Adventure Alternative underwrites the charity Moving Mountains.
• We run our own company in Nepal and have a complete set up including equipment, vehicles, offices, stores and staff in place all year round so we can facilitate any trek, climb or safari which you may require. Do contact us if you have a specific requirement or if you would like to plan a bespoke itinerary for perhaps a group or a special occasion such as a honeymoon or birthday.

Adventure Alternative Nepal is a fully registered and licensed tour company based in Kathmandu. Our staff are professionally trained, experienced and speak excellent English. Anurodh is our operations manager in Kathmandu and he works closely with our three Directors –  Ang Chhongba Sherpa, Pasang Sherpa and Gelgyn Sherpa. Anurodh will be your main point of contact in Nepal and will be busy organising all the staff, equipment, permits and hotel arrangements for you. You will have his telephone number, or the staff at the hotel desk can call him for you. He is organiser, translator, problem-solver, advisor and the main link between you and the UK office.

Phulchowki Hill is the highest point surrounding Kathmandu Valley and a key destination for nature exploration and birdwatching.

What visitors will see:

• Dense forests with seasonal rhododendron blooms
• A wide range of bird species and wildlife
• Panoramic views of the Himalayas
• Overlooks of the Kathmandu Valley

Key experience: Quiet hiking in a biodiverse environment with scenic mountain viewpoints.

The Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich wildlife and jungle safari experiences.

What visitors will see:

• One-horned rhinoceroses
• Bengal tigers (rare sightings)
• Asian elephants and crocodiles
• River systems, grasslands, and dense jungle
• Diverse birdlife

Key experience: Guided safaris (jeep, canoe, walking) through subtropical wilderness.

Sarangkot is a popular hilltop viewpoint near Pokhara, famous for sunrise and mountain views.

What visitors will see:

• Annapurna mountain range
• Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain)
• Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake
• Sunrise and sunset landscapes

Key experience: Scenic viewpoints and paragliding with panoramic aerial views.

Lumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and a major spiritual and cultural site.

What visitors will see:

• Maya Devi Temple (exact birthplace marker)
• Sacred garden and Bodhi tree
• Monasteries built by different countries
• Archaeological ruins

Key experience: Peaceful exploration, spiritual reflection, and cultural heritage tourism.

Bardiya National Park is a remote national park offering a less crowded, more immersive wildlife experience than Chitwan.

What visitors will see:

• Bengal tigers and wild elephants
• One-horned rhinoceroses
• River dolphins
• Forests, rivers, and grasslands
• Rich birdlife

Key experience: Off-the-beaten-path safaris with higher chances of solitude and raw nature encounters.