Our Story
Burhan Wilderness Camps is located in a crucial bit of the Khata Wildlife Corridor in Bardiya (Nepal’s South West). It is run by a team of passionate conservationists in a micro-conservancy style. The area hosts some prime wildlife species including Greater One-Horned Rhinos, Bengal Tigers, Asian wild Elephants, and many birds such as Black Ibis, Ruddy Shelduck, Nightjars, Fishing Owls, etc.
Set up with a founding principle of ‘leaving no footprint’, we rely minimally on the structures on the land itself. Our tents are set up only when we have guests coming in and it remains a wild playground on other occasions. Wilderness lovers can make the best of their time while contributing to the sustained protection of this critical land for the wildlife and local communities and that is the main motto.
Accommodation
Safari Tents
Experience the thrill and essence of authentic safari in our spacious yet minimalistic safari-tented accommodation. Our ‘leave no trace’ approach ensures minimal wildlife disturbance, and setups are exclusive post-booking. Embrace the outdoors and starlit skies with open-air toilets and showers, an outdoor campfire, and dining.
Luxury Tree House
Discover the epitome of comfort at our Luxury Treehouse, nestled between the Khauraha and Geruwa rivers, surrounded by floodplains and jungles. Indulge in breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, accompanied by deluxe amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, a convenient kitchenette, and a balcony—ideal for uninterrupted wildlife watching.
Why Go With Us?
Burhan Highlights
About Bardia National Park
Primarily inhabited by the indigenous Tharu people, Bardia is a pristine unventured land in Wild West housing Nepal’s largest conservation land- Bardia National Park. It is a true piece of Terai land with a richness that the river Karnali nourishes and a true wilderness. Besides being home to an estimated population of 125 wild tigers (which has nearly trippled since 2009), it also houses around 839 species of flora and 642 species of fauna including the one-horned rhinoceros, wild elephants, swamp deer, Gangetic dolphin, and over 400 bird species.
Escape to Burhan
Burhan Experiences and Packages
Conservation & Community
From the construction of a community-run longhouse in the village for experiential and educational trips, to training and assisting locals in building life-saving solutions against human-wildlife conflict, and setting up a chain of micro-economic ventures, we concurrently support the grassroots community and the Community-Based Anti Poaching Unit in Bardia.
We have many ongoing projects and upcoming ones in the pipeline. Learn more and connect with us to be a part of any of these projects in Bardia.
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FAQ
By Air: The nearest airport is Nepalgunj Airport. It takes around 55 mins flight from Kathmandu, and 50 mins flight from Pokhara to reach Nepalgunj. Bardia is a 2hrs drive away on smooth roads. We can arrange transfers from Nepalgunj airport.
By Road (to Bardia): from Kathmandu: 14-16 hrs, from Pokhara: 11-12 hours, from Tansen: 9-10 hours, from Lumbini: 7-8 hours, from Lucknow: 5-6 hrs, from Delhi: 14-16 hrs.
Once you reach Thakurdwara (the town center) in Bardia, our vehicle will pick you up and drive you to the camp, which is about a 20-minute drive away.
For wildlife enthusiasts: February to June offer prime time for spotting tigers and rhinos near waterholes as the dry season ends. April, May and June are hot and humid, best for seasoned explorers who tolerate warm weather.
For weather and comfort: October to March has mild temperatures ideal for families and enjoying outdoor activities.
Note: Starting March 2024, Burhan Wilderness Camps will be open all year round after receiving its most valuable update- the luxury tree house.
Your safety is our primary concern. Besides our well-trained night guards on constant watch, we have equipment like ultrasonic motion sensors, thermal cams, pepper guns, drones as well as locally designed wildlife proofing interventions to ensure multi-tier security at the camp. We make sure the animals don’t enter the core camp premises while exercising minimal interference. And the balance is the charm of our wilderness camp. We also have a well-equipped first-aid and wilderness safety kit available at all times.