River Canoe Safari

The Private River Canoe Safari is one of the most tranquil wildlife experiences in Chitwan. Guests board a traditional hand-carved wooden canoe and drift gently downstream along the Rapti River accompanied by a trained naturalist and local boatman.

Moving silently through the water allows exceptional close-range observation of gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles resting along the riverbanks, along with kingfishers, herons, storks, and other wetland birds. Deer, monkeys, and occasionally rhinoceros can also be seen approaching the river to drink. Unlike vehicle safaris, the canoe offers a low-impact and immersive perspective of the ecosystem, where sounds of paddles, flowing water, and jungle life replace engine noise.

This experience is calm, safe, and suitable for all ages, making it ideal before sunset or early morning when wildlife activity is highest.