Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp

Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve - It lies on the flood plains of the Sapta-Koshi in Saptari and Sunsari Districts of Eastern Nepal. Rapid and complete inundation of the reserve to depths ranging from 10 to 300 cm occurs during the monsoon. The reserve offers important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The last surviving population (about 100 individuals) of wild buffalo or arna are found here including other mammals. A total of 280 different species or birds have been recorded. Amidst the jungle environment Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp have come into existence.The activities includes morning jungle treks by the river lagoons and wetlands, canoe ride, slide shows, bird watching, cultural dances and visit unique village settlements.

Wildlife at Koshi Tappu
The Koshi river which forms the major landmark of the Nepalese geography is the home of 80 fish species. The endangered Gharial crocodile and Gangetic dolphin are also found here. Koshi is an exclusive reserve for the last surviving population of wild buffalo or arna in Nepal. Its number at present is estimated to be 150. The reserve is a habitat of 20 other animal species such as hog deer, spotted deer, wild boar, blue bull and rock python.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (175 sq km) is is one of the finest sub tropical birding site in South Asia. This is the home to around 450 species of birds.It has 190 aquatic birds, 30 shore birds, 20 duck species, 7 storks and 2 ibises. There are 17 globally threatened species including endangered swamp partridge and Bengal florican. The Koshi is an extremely important winyereing place for 165 migratory birds.

Bird watching along the eastern embankment at dusk and dawn is one of the most exciting pleasure trips in the reserve. The Arnas with their huge horns are equally impressive to look at. Elephant ride, nature walk, driving along the embankment and strolling around the villages are interesting activities.

Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp is located right in the wetland area listed in Ramsar Site near the border of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. The lodge has excellent accomodation in safari tented camp The thatched-roof dining hall perched on wetland offers an incredible sighting of wetland birds in congregation in thousands. The lodge provides elephant safari, boating, nature walk, jeep drive, angling, culture tours, and number of tailored made nature based Special Interest Tours.