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

Tiger Tops Elephant Camp was amazing. Walking through the jungle with the elephants and getting up. Lose and personal with them was an unforgettable experience. We saw rhinoceros on the Jeep Safari. I would highly recommend this experience.

One of the best experiences of my life! The moment we stepped foot on the grounds, we were very well taken care of. I chose to stay at Tiger Tops because it seemed to be where elephants were treated well, a very important piece for me. The entire experience was phenomenal. The naturalists were outstanding. The food and service was amazing. In addition, they support their community, funding a school and medical clinic! We had multiple encounters with wildlife, sometimes very close and intense! If I could, I’d stay forever!

Although it seems initially expensive compared to other lodges in the immediate area, you are not comparing apples with apples. Tharu TigerTops Lodge prices include all meals and all activities, from which you have a very varied choice. In particular these include the famous sundowner where you sit on the riverbank after a tiring day and watch an amazing sunset, and elephants playing and washing themselves in the river as a waiter brings you a beer or a gin & tonic. Definitely the English luxury experience you find only in places like Kenya or Zimbabwe. The trip guides are very seasoned bird watchers and wildlife experts who will make your trips very successful in finding and observing the rich variety of wildlife in the area adjacent to the Chitwan national park. We never managed to enter the actual national park, however. The most important benefit was that we hardly saw any other tourists and were able to enjoy our safaris far from the tourist crowds of the many Chitwan lodges on the Sauraha side. Personalized service was at its best. The staff ensures that you are accompanied to and from the lodge in utter comfort, however you come and wherever your next destination may be. Tents were extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped with comfortable beds and linens. Adjacent bathrooms were also of top cleanliness and comfort.

Wonderful staff, food and grounds. Tents basic but lovely and romantic.