Wildlife Safari / Eco-Internship In Sindh
with
Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
Pakistan hosts a wide range of ecosystems / habitat types and associated biological diversity due to its unique geographical and climatic conditions. There are snow covered peaks, permanent snowfields, lush green as well as barren mountains, forests, irrigated plains, riverine tracts, sand dunes and deserts and coastal areas. Pakistan Wildlife Foundation offers an opportunity for the NATURE LOVERS in Pakistan and abroad to explore the nature and natural wealth of Pakistan through Wildlife Safari and Eco-Internship in Sindh Province from March 24 to 02 April 20121.
Places to Visit
SUKKUR
Sukkur Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary (Indus dolphin, migratory birds)
KHAIRPUR
Mehrano (Wild boar and hog deer in wild, migratory birds) Palace of
HH Mir Talpur
SANGHAR
Chotiari Wetlands Complex (Smooth-coated otter)
THARPARKAR
Karoonjhar Hills, archeological sites
BADIN
Run of Katch
THATTA
Makli Graveyard and Haleji lake in Thatta
KARACHI / JAMSHORO
Kirthar National Park (Camping, observe Sindh Ibex, Urial)
KARACHI
Hawks Bay (beach) Karachi, watching Mangrove forests, mud skipper)
JAMSHORO
Sindh University, Jamshoro, visit of Sindh Cultural Museum
LARKANA
Mohinjo Darro, Nodero, Garhee Khuda Bakhsh
RAJANPUR
Shrine of Khwaja Ghulam Farid of Chachran Sharif, Mithan Kot, RAJANPUR
Tentative Program
Day 1
Sunday February 24, 2019
• 04:00 am Departure from Islamabad via motorway
• 07:00 am Arrival at Faisalabad and breakfast
• 08:00 am Departure for Lal Suhanra National Park (Bahawalpur) via Jhang
• 11:30 am Arrival at Fish Hatchery (Bahawalpur), visit of the hatchery and Tea / refreshment
• 01:00 pm Arrival at Lal Suhanra National Park and visit of Black buck enclosure
• 01:30 pm Lunch at RD 50 (Forest Guest House) Lal Suhanra National Park
• 02:30 pm Departure for Rahim Yar Khan
• 05:00 pm Arrival at Rahim Yar Khan and visit of Houbara Bustard Rehabilitation Center
• 06:00 pm Departure for Sukkur
• 09:00 pm Arrival at Sukkur, diner and night stay
Day 2
Monday February 25, 2019
• 07:00 am Breakfast
• 07:30 am Visit of the Sukkur Barrage, boating and dolphin safari
• 10:00 am Arrival at Khairpur, visit of Mehrano, hog deer, wild boar and migratory birds
• 11:30 am Visit of royal palace, meeting with HH Mir sahib, group photo, tea / lunch
• 01:30 pm Departure for Chotiari Wetlands Complex, Sanghar
• 05:00 pm Arrival at Chotiari Wetlands Complex, tea / refreshment
• 05:30 pm Boating and visit of the dam
• 06:30 pm Camping, bonfire and night stay
Day 3
Tuesday February 26, 2019
• 07:00 am Breakfast
• 07:30 am Departure for Tharparkar via Mirpur Khas and Mithi
• 11:30 am Arrival at Mithi and Tea / refreshment
• 12:30 pm Visit of the Mithi town and cultural view from hill top
• 01:30 pm Lunch at hill point in Mithi
• 02:30 pm Departure for Karoonjhar hills (Nagar parkar)
• 03:30 pm Arrival at Karoonjhar hills, peafowl photography, Tea / refreshment
• 05:30 pm Arrival at Nagar parkar
Day 4
Wednesday February 27, 2019
• 07:00 am Breakfast
• 08:30 am Visit of Sardaro Mandir, Budhisar mosque and Karoonjhar hills
• 10:30 am Observe peafowl, white-backed vulture, Indian vulture and wildlife photography
• 11:00 am Departure for Run of Katch, Badin
• 01:30 pm Lunch on the way
• 03:00 pm Arrival at Thatta; Visit of Makli Graveyard and Haleji lake, watching migratory birds and crocodiles.
• 06:30 pm Arrival at Khaar Center in Kirthar National Park, rest and tea / refreshments
• 08:00 am Camping, bonfire, night stay
Day 5
Thursday February 28, 2019
• 07:00 am Breakfast
• 07:30 am Visit to some villages in the national park
• 09:30 am Tracking along mountains and wildlife photography
• 01:30 pm Lunch at Khaar Center in Kirther National Park
• 02:30 pm Departure for Hawks bay via Karachi
• 05:30 pm Arrival at Hawks bay; bird watching, sunset at beach, watching Green Turtles
• 08:00 pm Camping, dinner and night stay at Hawks bay
Day 6
Friday March 1, 2019
• 06:30 am Breakfast at Hawks bay
• 07:30 am Departure for Sindh University, Jamshoro
• 10:30 am Arrival at Sindh University, Jamshoro, tea / refreshments, visit of Sindhialogy Cultural Museum
• 12:30 pm Departure for Mohinjo Darro, Larkana
• 02:30 pm Arrival at Mohinjo Darro, Larkana, Lunch and visit of Mohinjo Darro
• 04:00 pm visit of Lung Lake and photography of migratory birds
• 05:30 pm Arrival at Nodero, Garhee Khuda Bakhsh, Larkana
• 07:00 pm Diner and night stay at Larkana
Day 7
Saturday March 2, 2019
• 06:30 am Breakfast
• 07:30 am Departure for Mithan Kot, Rajanpur
• 11:00 am Arrival at Mithan Kot, visit of shrine of Khawaja Ghulam Farid of Chachran Sharif
• 11:30 am Departure from Rajanpur for Muzaffar Garh
• 01:30 pm Arrival at Muzaffar Gharh and lunch
• 02:30 pm MCQ type test of all the participants and certificate distribution
• 03:30 pm Departure for Islamabad via Jhang
• 05:00 pm Arrival at Jhang and tea / refreshments
• 05:30 pm Departure for Islamabad via Shorkot Motorway
• 07:30 pm Diner on the way
• 10:30 pm Arrival at Islamabad
Sindh Wildlife Safari Attractions
Explore nature and observe wildlife in natural habitats
Experience wildlife photography in wild habitats
Camping and tracking in wild lands
Observe the natural beauty in Kirthar National Park (Sindh)
Learn basic First Aid techniques and tips while camping in the wild
Available facility of medical officer during the field visit
Enjoy local foods and folk music
Experiential learning through field expeditions
Meeting with eminent wildlife ecologists and conservationists of the country
Opportunities of separate trips for male, female and family groups
Trips are organized in collaboration with wildlife departments and security agencies
Media coverage of the entire event and short documentary of the event
MCQs type test of all participants and certificate distribution among successful participants
Free membership of Pakistan Wildlife Foundation for one year to the topper of MCQs test
Register Now!
Registration Deadline
February 18, 2019
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 25 (First come first served)
REGISTRATION FEE: Rs.17,500/-
(Fee covers all expenses including boarding, lodging, traveling, food)