What “guarantees a tiger sighting? Obviously, not even a visit to a zoo can do this. However, to maximise the chance of seeing this magnificent predator, the key criterion is time. Our evidence, between our camps in Chitwan and Bardia shows higher sightings in Bardia – even though there are fewer tigers there. However, behind this apparent illogicality, when one looks at guests’ duration of stay, we see that an average of 5-7 days is spent by guests in Bardia whereas in Chitwan the duration is nearer 3 days. So, to maximise your chances it is essential to give yourself sufficient time in tiger country. As a lone hunter, the tiger is elusive and naturally

 

Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge:
In the spring season 2010 until mid-May, over 300 guests saw tiger; the most exciting were those sightings by guests on Jungle Walks – escorted by Tiger Tops expert naturalists – this is the sighting par excellence, in the spirit of such great conservationists as Jim Corbett and Billy Arjun Singh.

Tiger Tops Tented Camp:
Over 40 guests saw tiger on 11 occasions during a much shortened spring season for the Tented Camp. Operating for just over 2 months due to the intrusive attentions of a wild bull elephant, which forced us to close the Tented Camp early.

Karnali Lodge & Camp:
Over 110 tiger sightings were recorded at Karnali Lodge and Camp over the season. A tigress with four cubs was regularly sighted in the Bag Machan area of the park.