Your own guide, jeep and pace in Chitwan

Private tour or shared group: what changes

A private jeep safari is the change people notice most. You decide when to wait at a waterhole, when to turn back, and whether to go out at the first permitted hour. The park’s rules on routes and timings still apply to everyone.

What you can tailor on a private trip

Chitwan family safari and travel with kids

Private trips suit families because you can keep outings short and plan around meals and naps. Jeep safaris, canoe rides, the Khorsor elephant breeding centre and Tharu village walks all work for children. Walking safaris are not suitable for young children, so we leave them out or arrange them for older family members only.

Bring sun protection, insect repellent and warm layers for winter mornings. For safety on the river, in the jeep and around wildlife, read Chitwan safety for families.

1. Day 1: arrive and settle inPrivate car or flight, lunch at the lodge, then an easy village walk or visit to the Tharu Cultural Museum and sunset by the river.
2. Day 2: river morning, jeep afternoonA short canoe ride and a visit to the Khorsor breeding centre, a long midday break, then a half-day jeep safari returning before dark.
3. Day 3: relaxed departureA late breakfast, an optional cycle or short drive, then the private transfer onward.

Chitwan honeymoon and couple tours

Couples often want quieter time rather than more activities. A private program can include a sunset canoe or riverside evening, a lodge away from the busiest part of Sauraha, and late starts on one or two days. For more comfort and seclusion, see the Chitwan luxury safari options on the park’s west side.

Private trips for photographers and birders

Photographers benefit from a private jeep more than anyone. You can sit at a spot for longer, position the vehicle for light and keep the group quiet. Birders can ask for a guide with strong birding knowledge and plan early mornings around riverbanks and wetlands. See bird watching in Chitwan for seasons and species.

Group tours and solo travel

Friends, extended families and school or interest groups can book the whole program privately. Larger parties use more than one jeep, as each carries roughly 6–8 guests, and walking groups are split so each has its own pair of guides.

Solo travelers can choose either. Shared activities keep costs down and give company; a private guide gives more flexibility and is a good choice for a first visit to Nepal.

How to plan a private Chitwan safari

Start with the number of nights. Two nights suits most private trips; three nights suits photographers and birders. Then decide on the base: Sauraha for convenience and choice, or a west-side village for quiet. Finally, choose transport, which on a private trip is often the biggest single cost after the lodge.

Send us the ages of everyone traveling, any mobility needs, and what each person most wants to see or do. We will build a draft program around that and adjust it until it fits. The 2 nights, 3 days package is a useful starting template, and live prices for private tours from Kathmandu and Pokhara appear on this page.

Remember that park rules apply to private and shared trips alike. Routes, entry times and guide requirements are set by the park, so a private jeep gives you more flexibility within those rules, not outside them.

Private Chitwan tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara

Private transfers save time and stress. A car from Kathmandu takes about 5–7 hours and from Pokhara about 4.5–6 hours, with stops when you want them. Flying from Kathmandu to Bharatpur takes about 20–25 minutes, then about 30 minutes by road to Sauraha. Compare options on Kathmandu to Chitwan and Pokhara to Chitwan, then send us your dates.