THE PROGRAMME

Trained, professional jungle guides will lead you through an exciting programme of activities which can be adapted to suit the group or individual. Activities on offer include.

ELEPHANT SAFARI

Explore the jungle in the traditional way aboard one of these majestic and gentle creatures. Experiencing the jungle from an elephant is one of the best ways to see birds and animals, these fearless mammals will not hesitate to approach even the rhino.

CANOE RIDE

Glide silently down the river accompanied by just the calling of the birds and the sound of gracefully flowing water. From the dug-out canoe the guide will show you many of the brightly coloured birds that fish along the river and watch, from safety, the mugger and gharial crocodiles that bask along the river's edge.

JUNGLE WALK

Search through the depths of the jungle and experience on foot the wild habitats of the rhino, deer, sloth bear and maybe even a Royal Bengal tiger.

ELEPHANT BREEDING CENTRE

Take a trip to see the baby elephants here at the breeding centre on the edge of the park. Take along some bananas and feed the young elephants yourself.

BIRD WATCHING

Rise early one morning and set out towards the jungle to view the many species of bird as the sun rises in the east and the new day dawns.

THARU VILLAGE VISIT

Taste a slice of Tharu culture at first-hand as a short ox-cart drive takes  you into the centre of Tharu life both in the home and fields. In the evening  your are invited to see the traditional Tharu Stick Dance; a powerful tribal dance with clashing sticks, loud drums and  chanting. Join them in these traditional festive dances as darkness falls across the jungle and toe moon lights up the stage.

ELEPHANT BATH

A unique opportunity to join he elephant with its daily bath, Ride bareback into the river and help the elephant to scrub itself clean and cool down in the heat of the day.

JEEP SAFARI

From December to March/April (depending on the rains) visitors can take a drive in the jeep fight into the far depths of the jungle and travel across to areas that can't be reached in a day by walking or elephant-back.

Sauraha also offers the attraction of the visitor centre as well as gift shops, restaurants, bakeries, chemist and bicycle hire is also available . Hire bikes and take a trip to the tranquil 20,000 lakes, and hour ride west from Sauraha or explore the surrounding villages along the network of tracks and pathways.