The camp is located on the banks of River Kali,
which is the most famous perennial river flowing through the Uttara Kannada district
in Karnataka, India. It is close to two wildlife sanctuaries; the Anshi National
Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. The whole district is a dense forest with
around 70% area under forest cover.
There is plenty of bird-life and animals
here at the Kali Wilderness Camp, but the sighting of animals is a matter of chance.
A coracle ride down the river Kali is a memorable experience. You will encounter
large crocodiles and turtles, apart from dozens of different species of birds.
Accompanied by experienced naturalists, you can go on elephant back or in a jeep
ride into the forest.
The Camp and the River Kali live in harmony and
this camp brings you closer to the greens and browns of nature. The wildlife sanctuary
here spans an area of approximately 400 sq km of bamboo and moist deciduous trees.
A liberal growth of thyme and basil permeate the air as you trek through it.
Accommodation The camp has 9 tents that can accommodate 18 tourists. They are very comfortable
with attached baths and overlook the river, providing a perfect setting for your
stay.
The main building has 11 rooms that can accommodate 22 guests. This
building has a huge reception area and a dining hall, suitable for conferences
and meetings of up to 100 persons.
Getting There: Set on the
banks of the River Kali, amidst the thickly forested and hilly areas of Uttara
Kannada District, the Camp is close to Goa.
The nearest railhead for those
travelling from Goa to Dandeli is Londa, 45 kms away. It is functional, but not
many trains ply from Mumbai to this point. Hubli, 85 kms from Dandeli, is one
of the bigger junctions for those travelling from Bangalore / Mumbai.
By
Road: Most people prefer to take a bus from Bangalore or Goa to Dandeli. At
481 km from Bangalore, it's an overnight journey to Dandeli. The camp is located
just 1 km from bus stand or alternatively one could take a bus from the Bangalore
stand to Hubli. From Hubli, you could take another bus or hire a car.
By
Rail: The nearest railhead for those travelling from Goa to Dandeli is Londa,
45 km away. It is functional, but few trains come here. Hubli, 85 km from Dandeli,
is one of the bigger junctions for those travelling from Bangalore / Mumbai. Overnight
train journey from Bangalore takes you to Dharwad / Hubli. Dandeli is just an
hour and 20 minutes by road away from there. For people in Goa, driving to Dandeli
might be a better option. From Mumbai and Pune: By train to Londa or Dharwad or
Karwar (through konkan railways) and then by road to Dandeli. From Hyderabad:
By train to Hubli-Dharwad and then by road to Dandeli.