Blackbuck Safari from Vadodara
This unique 2-day tour from Vadodara combines ancient history with a wildlife experience in Gujarat. Begin your journey with a visit to Lothal, one of the most prominent sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, where you can explore ancient dockyards, ruins, and a museum showcasing early urban planning. Continue to Velavadar National Park, famous for its vast grasslands and large population of blackbucks. Enjoy a guided safari through the park, spotting wildlife such as nilgai, jackals, wolves, and numerous bird species. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of cultural discovery and nature exploration.
Day 1: Drive from Vadodara to Velavadar National Park via Lothal (Approx. 175 km / 4–5 hrs)
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your journey from Vadodara towards Velavadar National Park. En route, visit the historic site of Lothal, one of the earliest known ports of the Indus Valley Civilization. Explore the archaeological remains, including the ancient dockyard, drainage systems, and well-planned urban structures that reflect advanced engineering of the time. Visit the site museum to gain deeper insights into Harappan culture, trade, and daily life.
After the visit, continue your drive to Velavadar National Park. Upon arrival, check into your safari lodge and relax amidst the peaceful surroundings of the grassland ecosystem. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner featuring local cuisine while soaking in the tranquil ambiance of the wilderness. Overnight at lodge in Velavadar.
Day 2: Velavadar National Park Safari and Drive to Vadodara (Approx. 175–200 km / 4–5 hrs)
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed for an exciting wildlife safari in Velavadar National Park with a trained naturalist. Explore the park’s unique grassland terrain, ideal for spotting large herds of blackbucks in their natural habitat. You may also encounter nilgai, jackals, wolves, jungle cats, and foxes. The park is a paradise for bird lovers, with species such as pelicans, flamingos, cranes, storks, and the rare Lesser Florican during certain seasons.
After the safari, return to the lodge for relaxation and check out. Later, begin your drive back to Vadodara, enjoying the scenic countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or airport, concluding your memorable wildlife and heritage tour.
- Assistance on arrival at airport/railway station
- 1 night accommodation in selected category safari lodge
- Daily breakfast at hotel/lodge
- Dinner at lodge (as per selected plan)
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers and intercity travel
- 1 shared jeep safari in Velavadar National Park with naturalist
- Services of local guide at Lothal (if option selected)
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary (if option selected)
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowance, and fuel costs
- All applicable government taxes and GST
Hotels used or similar for 1 night accommodation
Velavadar National Park x 1 night
4* - Blackbuck Safari Lodge
- Airfare or train tickets
- Camera/video fees at monuments and park
- Meals other than specified in inclusions
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, beverages, etc.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Any increase in park fees, taxes, or fuel surcharge
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions