Taj Meghauli Serai

Taj Safaris’ latest lodge has a prime location, so rhino-spotting excursions are relatively effortless. After a few hours astride an elephant, unwind with a private plunge pool, an alfresco massage, and a Tharu meal.

Who knew there were tigers in Nepal? Or rhinos? The place to see this animal spectacular is from the comfort of a liveried 4x4 as a guest of Taj's first safari lodge in Nepal, Meghauli Serai. Your room is a smart thatched villa overlooking the pretty Rapti River.

For wildlife lovers who want creature comforts alongside rhino, tiger and sloth bear sightings, Meghauli Serai provides pitch-perfect service— marrying hospitality from the Taj hotel group with ‘naturalists’ (park rangers) trained by South Africa’s &Beyond group. Expert rating: 8/10.