Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

The staff are amazing. Whether that’s the guides, or the restaurant staff, everyone is lovely. It’s a much quieter area than staying in Sauraha, which is one of the reasons we picked it. We also picked it as it has a much better reputation for how it keeps its elephants compared to most lodges and was one of the the first to ban tourists riding them which I liked. The safari experience was epic, saw tonnes of rhino, as well as gaur and birdlife. We also heard tigers. The lodge gardens are full of birds. The lodge rooms are clean but quite basic. I do think they need a bit of an investment upgrade - eg painting a H in tippex on the hot tap isn’t really what you expect given the cost. There was also a bit of noise on the second night, but minimal compared to what we’d had in the rest of Nepal. The stay is inclusive of all meals, all drinks (except filtered water) are extra, the food was pretty decent. Great place

The local staff were just awesome. We loved our guide Sam. The food was so good and endless. I was a bit disappointed in our quarters. The lighting was extremely dim making it hard to see anything. We were right next to the Lodge dining room. We were awakened every day at five by the crew setting up for breakfast on the other side of the wall. It would have been nice to have a safe in the room as there are no locks on the entry as you can see in the photos.

My wife and I spent 3 nights at Tiger Tops. The good points: The staff were excellent - very friendly and efficient. Special mention for Connie, the guest host, who was great company and on top of everything we needed. Special mention also for Daniel our fantastic safari guide who has 56 years of experience in Chitwan National Park and our jeep driver, Min, who drove brilliantly for 10 hours. The 'Not so good'. We knew that it was a camp, not an up market hotel, but the room was extremely basic with a broken toilet seat, very poor lighting and not overly clean. Some of the window units were not fitted and the ceiling fan was very noisy.

Tiger Tops delivered on every dimension for us. The lodge is typical of safari lodges - rustic but with extraordinary service. The food is definitely a differentiator, as it's truly excellent, including total flexibility if you need to tailor things a bit based on preferences, kids, upset stomach, etc. From a safari perspective, we had an excellent guide and driver (Sam). The animal gods were with us, as we had excellent viewing in the park, including a high-quality tiger encounter with super clear viewing along the river. Other animals included an Indian Bison, gharial, yellow crocodile, rhinos, peacocks, monkeys, mongoose, martins, and a thousand deer. The highlight, however, even considering the tiger spotting, was definitely the elephant walk. After tracking tigers and rhinos for two days, you suddenly find yourself walking in the same heavy jungle where you watched a rhino disappear 10 feet from you and you knew a tiger was watching you without you being able to see it! With an elephant in front and an elephant behind, somehow you feel safe! We encountered two rhinos at close distance. It was pretty incredible - the elephants drew in close and came up along side the kids and starting making humming noises to establish their dominance. It was probably the most amazing animal experience I've ever had (which includes 3 trips to Africa). Tiger Tops is great value in an extraordinary part of the world.

We had a lovely stay at Tiger tops and the staff go above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. We are glad we stayed 4 nights so we had plenty of time enjoying the safari. We couldnt have asked for a better guide, Sam was genuine and you could tell he loves his job. The only thing I would wish for to give it a 5 star would be air condition and wifi that works in the room.

My wife and I had an incredible trip! The food and hospitality were top notch. We both have food allergies and they were accommodated very well. We also celebrated our wedding anniversary and were surprised by the staff providing for us festivities to celebrate. Our guide (and wonderful friend) was amazing! He had so much knowledge of the area from plants, to animals, to birds, as well as the local culture. He was also very focused on ethical and sustainable tourism. We saw many more animals than we ever planned. I also appreciated the ethical and sustainable approaches to tourism that the Lodge follows. This trip will be cherished for years to come. I highly recommend Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge as a destination for seeing wildlife, local culture, and experiencing a retreat from urban life. The staff are also super friendly, accessible, knowledgeable, and fun.