Over the past 2 days we have done 3 different types of safaris: by jeep, by canoe, and on elephant! There were definitely benefits to each of the methods.
By jeep we were able to go deep into the park and had the luck to see a leopard! We also saw numerous rhinos, 4 different types of deer, wild boars, peacocks, and had a brief visit to the crocodile breeding center, where we saw baby crocs! The downfall of the jeep was when it started monsoon raining and hailing and we had an hour’s drive in the open top jeep to get back. Did I mention we broke down too? If you come here (and you should), we would recommend a half day in the jeep.
This morning we went by canoe. We saw numerous crocs in the wild, as well as many different birds. We ended at the elephant breeding center, where we saw a 15 day old baby elephant and numerous other little guys. I could have stayed there watching them all day. The cutest was watching the new baby learning how to use it’s trunk – much like the first time a human baby uses pincher grasp for Cheerios.
This afternoon we did an elephant back safari. OK, I guess there weren’t really any benefits to this. It is really uncomfortable! But an experience none the less.
We have 1 more day to explore Chitwan, then on Sunday we’re headed to Kathmandu for our last few days.
Great pics, looks like you guys are having a blast. I miss you Rob.
love, Warren