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Tiger Tales: Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve Uttaranchal North India

Tiger Safari    Elephant Safari    Bird Watching    Angling

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The Property

Home to six luxurious suites, all overlooking the riverbed, Camp Riverwild boasts all the features of an exceptional jungle Retreat - beautiful setting, excellent cuisine and abundant wildlife.


All suites are fully equipped, complete with air conditioning, double beds, en-suite bathrooms, private viewing decks.
Thatched roofs, wooden and stone finishes complete the picture of an exclusive getaway. Each Cottage has its own private Deck, ideal for private game viewing as well as relaxing, reading and soaking in


The warmth and vibrancy of Camp Riverwild, combined with an intimacy and seclusion makes this an ideal Jungle retreat for friends, families or small groups


Our food is delicious; our desserts have been called "sinful". Meals are served on fine Indian Pottery. You can even tailor your own menu with our Executive Chef.


Adventurous wildlife safaris and viewing several species of animals and 580 bird species, from open Gypsy in the company of a qualified Guide, make for a truly memorable experience, and the highlight of
your holiday.


he mystical and magical India. Everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of 'Safari' conjures up images of adventure, thrilling landscapes and absorbing wildlife. Camp Riverwild is located on the periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve whilst staying at  Camp Riverwild  you will experience the ultimate luxury safaris.


The Corbett Tiger Reserve is blessed with a great biodiversity of habitat and wildlife giving an excellent chance of close encounters with the Tiger, Elephant and leopard - as well as fresh water fish eating crocodile or Gharial. With over 580 bird species, the reserve is a birdwatcher's delight.


Safaris take place each morning and evening in open Gypsy’s which drive through a wide variety of habitats, allowing you to view the vast interactions of the wild. After breakfast, guests on guided walking trails can experience the natural environment on foot in the reserve forest adjoining Corbett. The dedicated, skilled and passionate Guides lead you to discover miracles of Nature you may never have dreamed existed.


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Tiger Safari


A knock on your door from the Camp Guide will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with toast, Rusk or other freshly made delicacy. So begin the morning safaris.


Early morning is the time of day for bird songs, and the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders' webs. The guide will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its
hunt in the dark. There may be hushed discussions with the other Guide, sharing information to ensure that the occupants of each Gypsy have the best chance of a wide range of sightings - and also ensures control and responsible behavior as vehicles move in close to the animals.


Renowned for luxury safaris, Camp Riverwild isn't all about relaxing game drives and riverside dining. Our doors are always open for adventurers and for those who really want absorb nature as much as they want. On the morning walk you will be part of a small group that sets out on foot after breakfast. The walk is an opportunity to experience wildlife and natural beauty at close quarters.


Corbett boasts approximately 580 species of birds. Their nests and calls are fascinating. There is an endless diversity of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, and whatever the time of year, no two walks are ever the same. Camp Riverwild Do not charge any money for such walks they are complimentary and part of our educational programme.


Elephant Safari


This is a safari often called as" passage to the Raj". covering almost 1/3 of the Corbett National Park on the Elephant back, stying overnight in British Era Forest Bunglos & serching for the majestic Tiger but not with a Rifle in hand insted a camera & an entire new
attiude towards wildlife.



Bird Safari


Jim Corbett National Park is a Mecca of birdwatchers it has a spectacular avifaunal diversity. Over 580 species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded in and around Jim Corbett National Park. Forty nine species of diurnal raptors are found here forming a characteristics element of a avifauna. Great pied hornbill, pallas's, fishing eagle, collared falconet are some of the endangered birds found in the Jim Corbett National Park. The bird life is varied in different parts of the reserve. The avifaunal diversity is at peak during winters


Camp Riverwild organizes special bird watching safaris with expert guides.


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Angling


Angling spin and fly fishing in the Ramganga and Kosi rivers, flowing on the boundary of Corbett National Park always challenges the keen anglers to try his skills to outwit the mighty Mahasheer (Burbus Tor) the world famous fresh water game fish. The biggest record in corbett is 6 feet 6 inches Goonch (Catfish) and 4 feet 9 inches Mahasheer.


It is cold water fish. Mahseer's habitat has high oxygenated water with rocky bed . Once Found from Afganistan to south east Asia "The Mahseer" (Barbus tor putitora) is the most spectacular fish present in many of the rivers originating from the Himalaya’s. Now this fish is found in Indian Himalayas & in some places in Nepal. Mahseer is migrating fish , during winters fish moves to the warm water. As this fish has great smelling sense therefore it can detect food from quite a distance ,Its diet mainly includes fish & aquatic arthropods.


Mahseer is a Local words means " The Big Mouth " , It is fish closely related to European Bardel & Carp. This creature is known to be the toughest among the fresh water sport fish. The fish has elongated body With pointed snout. The inter orbital space is flat while the jaws are of equally sized. Barbels are in two pairs with the rostral barbel shorter than the maxillary. Its ia highly finicky & moody fish, The body color is Golden , greyish on dorsal side & reddish - yellow fins.


There habitat has high currents & fast flowing so this fish is a ultimate swimmer, this fish swims upstream & can go through rapids of 20-25 knots. Not much is know about the life span of this fish but so expert guess that they live upto age of 20-25 years , the largest specimen even caught was 121 lbs.


Angling period for Mahseer can be well splited in two parts Spring ( pre Monsson ) & Autumn ( Post Monsoon). Pre & psot monsoon periods one will find clear water & water level is also quite good during this time. Fishing is stictly prohibited during monsoon as it is the breeding time for the fish.


The best ways of Mahseer fishing is Spinning, It is a fish know for is fight, After hooking one will realise the amount of strength. it is the largest member of the carp family in the world.


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