KABINI RIVER LODGE

Rated among the top five wildlife resorts in the world, by Tatlers, a British magazine. Kabini River Lodge offers a lush slice of paradise. The greatest attraction here is the convergence of spectacular wildlife and birdlife on the banks of River Kabini.

Awaken to a thousand birds singing. Watch green magic weave a spell for miles. And enjoy the experiences that go beyond any other.

What's more, a team of naturalists shed light on wildlife and take a warm and personal interest in every guest. Jungle Lodges goes all out to treat you like royalty with its high standard and caring staff.

Come, watch the clouds drift by. And see twilight drop her curtain and pin it with a star.

Kabini - the perfect getaway for nature lovers

 Location

KABINI IS A TRIBUTARY OF THE RIVER CAUVERY THAT SURROUNDS THE RIVER LODGE. IT IS LOCATED AT KARAPUR, SOUTH OF NAGARHOLE WILDLIFE NATIONAL PARK (RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL PARK). THE LODGE IS SPREAD OVER 55 ACRES.

 Activities

JEEP SAFARI, ELEPHANT RIDES. CORACLE BOAT RIDES. MOTOR BOAT RIDES. CYCLING ON MOUNTAIN BIKES. NATURE WALKS. VIEWING OF AQUATIC BIRDS.

 How to get there

- 220 KM FROM BANGALORE BY ROAD VIA MYSORE

- 80 KM FROM MYSORE ON MYSORE-MANANTHAVADI ROAD.

- 240 KM FROM OOTY VIA MYSORE.

Flora

MOIST AND DRY DECIDUOUS FORESTS INCLUDING SANDALWOOD, ROSEWOOD,  TEAK AND BAMBOO .

Best Season to visit

OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BEST TIME TO SIGHT WILDLIFE: NOV-JUN. WHEN FORESTS ARE LUSH GREEN: JUL-OCT.

Movement in camp

- OPEN JEEP SAFARIS.

- ELEPHANT RIDES.

- MOTOR BOATS.

- CORACLE BOATS.

- ON FOOT.

Animals sighted

TIGER, PANTHER, WILD DOGS, SLOTH BEAR, ELEPHANT, BISON, MONKEY, SAMBAR, DEERS AND CROCODILE.

Birds sighted

LARGE EGRET, WHITE NECKED STORK, PEACOCK, RACKET TAILED DRONGO, GOLDEN BACKED WOODPECKER, OSPREY, BROWN-HEADED FISHING EAGLE AMONG 250 SPECIES.

Cuisine

CAREFULLY SELECTED INDIAN, CONTINENTAL. VEG. AND NON-VEG. AVAILABLE. CUISINE SERVED AROUND A CAMPFIRE AT A GAZEBO, LOCALLY KNOWN AS GOL GHAR (OPEN-TO-SIDES). BAR ATTACHED.

Accommodation

COLONIAL STYLE BUNGALOWS. COTTAGES. TENTED COTTAGES OVERLOOKING THE RIVER. THESE HIGH CLASS LIVING QUARTERS ARE LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED, HYGENIC AND CLEAN WITH ATTACHED BATHS.