Blackbuck Safari from Rajkot
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Product Code : AGORA290
Embark on an unforgettable "Blackbuck Safari" starting with a convenient pick-up from your Rajkot hotel or airport. Traverse 160 kilometers to the enchanting Velavadar National Park, celebrated for its iconic blackbucks, vibrant birdlife, and diverse fauna. Settle into your comfortable safari lodge, offering a serene retreat amidst nature's splendor. Dive into the wilderness with an exciting safari, encountering majestic blackbucks, graceful nilgai, and rare avian species. Conclude your journey with a scenic return drive to Rajkot, reflecting on the natural wonders of Gujarat's wildlife.
Day 1: Rajkot to Velavadar National Park (160kms)
Begin your exciting "Blackbuck Safari" with a comfortable pick-up from your Rajkot hotel or the airport. As you embark on the 160-kilometer journey to Velavadar National Park, soak in the changing landscapes of Gujarat's countryside. Upon reaching, check into your safari lodge, a rustic retreat offering both comfort and immersion in nature. After settling in, take a short walk around the lodge's surroundings, perhaps catching glimpses of some resident bird species or smaller mammals. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Gujarati dinner at the lodge, complete with local dishes that highlight the region's flavors and spices. Retire to your room, lulled by the distant calls of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2: Velavadar National Park - Rajkot (160kms)
Wake up early to the serene sounds of nature and prepare for a thrilling wildlife safari within Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary. Accompanied by an expert guide, venture deep into the park's grasslands and scrub forests, keeping an eye out for the park's star attractions - the elegant blackbucks. Besides these graceful antelopes, be on the lookout for other wildlife such as nilgai, jackals, wolves, and jungle cats. Bird enthusiasts will have a field day spotting a variety of avian species, including pelicans, flamingos, storks, and if you're lucky, the rare Stoliczka's Bushchat and the endangered Lesser Florican.
After your safari, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. Spend some leisure time exploring the lodge's surroundings or relaxing amidst nature. Later in the afternoon, as you drive back to Rajkot, reflect on the memorable wildlife encounters and scenic beauty you experienced during your time at Velavadar. The journey back offers more glimpses of rural Gujarat, providing a perfect conclusion to your wildlife adventure.
As your "Blackbuck Safari" concludes in Rajkot, you depart with not just photographs but also a deeper appreciation for India's diverse wildlife and ecosystems, promising to revisit these memories time and again.
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 1 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Velavadar National Parks with naturalist.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Hotels used or similar for 1 night accommodation
Velavadar National Park x 1 night
4* - Blackbuck Safari Lodge
Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.