Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp

Four hours from the hot beaches of Goa , the cool forests of the Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp await you. Tucked deep in the forest, the camp is a mere stone’s throw from the roaring banks of the Kali River . Here you can great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. You’ll feel like you stepped into another world.

Relaxation or Endless Adventures? The choice is yours…

If you enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature, you’ll be content to breathe in the rich fresh air and the soothing, natural fragrance of thyme and basil. The service at the Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp is sure to please. There are wonderful buffet meals being served at the round gazebo enclosure called the Gol Ghar. Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisines are served at the Gol Ghar and complete vegetarian meals are arranged, easily, by request.

After watching a Weaverbird busily working at its nest, what could be more relaxing than curling up in a comfortable hammock and letting the river’s bubbling flow lull you into a peaceful sleep? That night, around the campfire you can listen to the animated stories of other camp visitors describing how it didn’t matter if you had your eyes open or shut- the darkness of the Kavala Caves was like nothing they had ever experienced.

Another sings his own praises; he caught a huge Mahseer (a fish in the Carp family) in one of the river’s deeper pools, just that morning. Someone suddenly squeals with delight as they remember another detail of their group’s two-hour white water rafting adventure.

There are many stories to be told and experiences to share. You can play a part in the adventure story or just relax and enjoy hearing all about. The choice is yours!

The Call of the Wild

Along with leisure and sports activities the Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp is an attraction for its compelling wildlife sights. The camp and surrounding area is a bird watchers paradise. Bird enthusiasts will spot Kingfishers and Egrets along the river, while Cormorants fly overhead. With almost 200 varieties of birds in this wilderness area you are sure to catch a glimpse of many interesting species.

As you trek through the surrounding jungle you may get a rare sighting of one of the big cats- leopards and black panthers make their home in the surrounding forests. There are never any guarantees of spotting a wild animal. For most, traveling through the jungle with the sun streaming through the branches is a memorable early morning experience. Ask about the guided adventure trips to uninhabited islands at a nearby reservoir.

Plan your Adventure

The Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp is owned and operated by the Jungle Lodges and Resorts and managed by State Forest Officials. The guides are experts at arranging adventures to suit your needs.

Here are some of the activities offered:

• Open jeep safaris

• Coracle boat rides on the Kali River

• River rafting tours*

• Fishing

• Crocodile and Bird Watching

• Nature Walks

• Kayaking and Canoeing

* Have a camp guide take professional quality photographs of you and your family and/or friends as you tackle grade 3 rapids. They will even have it blown up as a poster-sized souvenir.

Accommodations at the Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp

The spirited adventurer will enjoy staying in the completely furnished tented cottages with attached baths. There are 12 tents, in all, enough to accommodate 24 visitors. Other visitors may prefer the main lodge, which has 10 rooms and can accommodate 20 guests.

Conference facilities:

The camp also has a large reception and dining hall, which is available for conference groups and meetings. The conference facilities can hold up to 100 people.

Places to visit at Kali:

1. Kavala Caves : Houses a gigantic "Shivaling" inside.

2. Syntheri Rock : A 300 -ft tall monolithic granite formation.

3. Sykes Point : Unhindered view of the Kali river flowing through the gorges and the valleys.

4. Siroli Peak : Situated amidst dense bamboo thickets where the Kali river passes between steep slopes and rock formations.

Cusine:

The Camp offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cusine with a b local flavour. Our chefs will also serve Continental dishes on request.

Season:

Dandeli is very pleasant and inviting from October to about early March. White Water Rafting season starts in November and goes on till June. The monsoon season (from June till September) is when the forests are there verdant best.

Programme:

Getting There:

By Air :
Closest airport: Belgaum (110 kms) Hubli (75 kms)and Goa (150 kms).
Air Deccan has daily flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Belgaum, Goa and Hubli.

By Train :
Closest rail head: Alnavar (32 kms) Londa (48 kms), Dharwad (57 kms), & Hubli (75 kms).

By Road :
Dandeli is well connected to Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Goa, Belgaum, Karwar and Dharwad, Hubli by road. Several buses ply to Dandeli everyday. Pick up and drop facility from closest destination is available on request.

Price:

Package Includes: Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Jeep safari into Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Coracle Ride, Forest Entry Fees, Camera Fees & Taxes. White Water Rafting/Adventure sports at extra cost.

Note:

• Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
• Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
• Single occupancy charges for Old Magazine House and Bannerghatta Nature Camp an additional of Rs.500 & EURO 15 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively, and for the other properties additional of Rs.1000 & EURO 22.5 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively
• Tariff for Children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50%.