Rhino Lodge Bardia Pvt Ltd

I absolutely loved this place! Our guide, Keshab, came all the way to the airport with the driver to pick us up. We were lucky to have him as our private guide the entire 6 days we stayed there. He is the best guide I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot! The lodge is beautiful and the food is amazing, the best we had in all of Nepal! All the staff are kind, considerate, polite, and professional, and they treated us so well. There were hardly any other visitors, so it felt very private. Our driver, Manpati, was also very good. The wildlife was incredible! In 4 full day safaris we saw 3 tigers, a leopard, a rhino, otters, crocodiles, birds, and a whole herd of wild elephants. They have both a smaller uncovered vehicle and a larger covered vehicle for the choice that suits you. A truly beautiful place and quite a good bargain, too; about 3 times cheaper than safaris in India. In our last night we had beer, shisha, and a great song and dance from the local villagers.

This is a nice and cozy place with awesome Nepalese hospitality and warmth. They treat you like family and do their best to take care of your every need. It feels like a nice village home rather than a big hotel. You will not find fancy bathroom fixtures or well furnished rooms but you will find a peaceful night in a cozy bed with working a/c and hot showers. The staff is what makes this place special. They light a fire for you. They prepare meals according to your dietary needs and they are there for you to make sure you have a comfortable stay. The national park is very well managed and safe despite the poor governance of the country. The hotel will provide you with knowledgeable guides, vehicles and gear to enjoy your time in the jungle and explore the awesome flora and fauna. You may get lucky and see a tiger but even if you don’t, you see many other animals and enjoy the nature. It’s the thrill of the search that’s more enjoyable than the actual sightings. You smell the forest, you breathe in the fresh air and you enjoy the company of the knowledgeable guide and take home the wonderful memories. Our guide Sitaram was the best of the best and we were lucky to have him. We knew about him from previous TripAdvisor reviews and he was even better in person.

Idyllic, lovely lodge next to Bardia national park. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and food is almost instantly served after ordering. More important, the lodge has one of the best wildlife guides I have witnessed during several safari's in both India and Africa. Thanks to Keshab we have had 3 tiger sightings in 5 days, even a sighting of a tigress with 4 little cubs. His English is wonderful too.