Nestled between the forest reserves of Nagarhole and Bandipur, Kabini is reputed to have the highest density of wildlife in South India – including tiger, leopard, wild dog, sambar deer, sloth bears, spotted deer, as well as over 300 species of birds, many being endangered species. With over 4000 elephants in the area, it is a common sight to see hundreds gathered around the reservoir in the dry summer months.
ACTIVITIES & TOURS
•Nature Walk (IN)
A guided Nature Walk is one of the best ways to explore the treasures of nature. A Naturalist would unravel the beauty of birds, insects, trees and wild flowers. The walk would take you along the banks of the Kabini river and then through the scrub and fields along the village roads.Around 300 species of birds have been recorded in the Kabini area.
•Vehicle Safari (Nagarhole National Park) (IN)
Guests will be taken into the Nagarhole National Park in a vehicle specially designed to facilitate wildlife sightings. The Nagarhole ecosystem supports the highest density of herbivores anywhere in Asia. Studies carried out in Nagarhole show that the estimated mean number of large herbivores in Nagarhole is 108 animals per sq km. large herbivores are defined as ungulates and primates weighing more than 5kg and in Nagarhole these comprise of – Muntjak, Chital, Sambar, Four-hourned Antelope, Gaur, Wild pig, Asian Elephant, Common Langur and the Bonnet Macaque. During the safari, which lasts for two hours the visitor has a good opportunity to sight the herbivores.
•Coracle ride on river Kabini (IN)
Guests will be taken on a traditional round shaped boat called a coracle. The design of the boat is unique to the rivers of southern India and surprisingly to the rivers of Ireland! The coracle will drift slowly down the Kabini, hugging the shoreline. The purpose of this activity is to allow the visitor to experience the river by bringing him in direct contact with it. The visitor will get to experience the many moods of the river as she drifts by.
•Boat Safari (Nagarhole / Bandipur National Park) (IN)
On the Boat Safari, the guests will be taken upstream from the resort on the Kabini River. The boat, fitted with an outboard motor, in a short while, reaches the area where the river itself separates the Nagarhole National Park from the Bandipur National Park. As a result, the guest will get an opportunity to visit the Bandipur National Park. The Bamboo – Bambusa arundica commonly called Giant Bamboo, dominates the riverside. While the animals and birds that can be sighted will be the same as during the vehicle safari, the boat safari offers an opportunity to observe the Marsh Crocodile and other water birds, rarely seen during the Vehicle safari. The boat safari also goes to certain areas, which are not accessible by vehicle .
(IN)=Included in Tour
(NI)= Available at an additional cost
