Jambughoda Wildlife & Birding Tour

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrival at Vadodara and drive to Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: In the hotel

Arrival at Vadodara airport or railway station, meet your representative and begin your scenic drive to Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary. The journey passes through rural landscapes and forested stretches, offering a gentle introduction to Gujarat’s natural beauty. 

On arrival, check in at your lodge. After lunch and some rest, spend the afternoon exploring the surroundings with a nature walk or relaxed birdwatching around the property. As evening approaches, enjoy the tranquil forest atmosphere and keep an eye out for wildlife activity. 

Dinner and overnight stay.
 

Day 02: Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: In the hotel 

Begin the day early with a guided morning nature walk or birdwatching session inside Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Explore the sanctuary’s mixed deciduous forests, riverine habitats, and grasslands, home to a variety of resident and migratory birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure time. 

In the afternoon, head out for an exploration of forest trails and nearby water bodies, offering excellent opportunities for photography and observation. The evening is spent at leisure, enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings. 

Dinner and overnight stay.
 

Day 03: Jambughoda to Velavadar National Park

Meals: Breakfast in Jambughoda, Lunch and Dinner in Velavadar
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge

After an early breakfast, check out from your lodge and drive to Velavadar (4.5 hours). The journey offers changing landscapes as forested hills give way to open grasslands. 

On arrival, check in at your hotel. After lunch and some rest, proceed for an afternoon safari inside Velavadar National Park, famous for its large herds of Blackbuck, as well as wolves, foxes, and a rich diversity of grassland birds. As the sun sets over the vast plains, enjoy excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Velavadar National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge

Enjoy a full day of birding in Velavadar National Park with guided morning and afternoon safaris, exploring this compact yet remarkably unique grassland ecosystem. Guests may also opt to take the safari in their own vehicle, allowing extended time inside the park for deeper observation and photography. Originally established for the conservation of the Blackbuck, Velavadar is also home to key predators such as the Indian Grey Wolf and the Golden Jackal, along with other mammals including Bengal Fox, Indian Hare, Indian Desert Gerbil, Jungle Cat, and Nilgai.

Velavadar is especially rewarding for birdwatchers, with excellent chances to spot birds of prey such as Montagu’s Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Black-winged Kite, Shikra, and Short-toed Snake Eagle. The grasslands and scrub also host species like Stoliczka’s Bushchat, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Rufous-tailed and Crested Larks, Desert and Variable Wheatears, and Southern Grey and Rufous-tailed Shrikes. Seasonal wetlands along the Alag River attract Common Cranes and a variety of waders, adding further diversity to the day’s sightings. 

Return to the resort after the safaris for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
 

Day 05: Velavadar to Ahmedabad and Departure

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed with your transfer to Ahmedabad airport or railway station for your onward journey, carrying back wonderful memories of your trip.

Tour concludes.