Dulahazara Safari Park is Bangladesh's first and only safari park, located 50km south of Cox's Bazar near the town of Chakaria. The park covers 900 hectares of forested hills and houses Bengal tigers, lions, bears, deer, crocodiles, and various birds. It is not a true safari in the African sense — animals are in large enclosures, not roaming free. Visitors tour by private car or rented park vehicle, stopping at viewing points to photograph animals through fences. Entry costs 300 taka for foreigners, 50 taka for Bangladeshis. The park is popular with Bengali families on weekends; weekdays are quieter. A visit takes three to four hours. Overnight accommodation exists at Dulahazara Safari Park Resort but is poor quality and rarely necessary. Most visitors day-trip from Cox's Bazar or stop en route to Teknaf.
The park's Bengal tigers are the main attraction; the breeding program has successfully raised several cubs. Lions, imported from Africa, look depressed in the heat. Bears pace their enclosures. Deer roam semi-freely in a large paddock. The birdlife is decent — eagles, storks, and kingfishers if you are patient. Facilities are basic — a small museum, a canteen selling fried snacks, and a children's playground. Do not expect Western zoo standards. Enclosures are adequate but not spacious. The park is green, shaded, and a pleasant break from beach monotony if you have children or a wildlife interest. If you are indifferent to captive animals, skip Dulahazara and spend the day at Inani Beach instead.
Where to stay in Dulahazara
Dulahazara Safari Park Resort is the only accommodation, located inside the park grounds. Rooms cost 35-60 USD per night and quality is mediocre — dated furniture, erratic electricity, and poor WiFi. The restaurant serves basic Bengali food. Most visitors do not stay overnight; the park visit takes half a day and Cox's Bazar or Chakaria are both nearby. If you must stay, book online or at the park entrance. Off-season rates drop but so does maintenance quality. Bring snacks and bottled water; park canteen options are limited.
Things to do in Dulahazara
Start at the park entrance near the ticket office. Follow signs for the nature trail into the forest. The path is dirt and gravel, winding through teak and bamboo groves. At 500 metres you reach a small observation tower; climb for a view over the canopy. Continue the loop, which brings you back to the entrance area. The walk takes thirty to forty minutes. Do it early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat. Bring water; no vendors exist on the trail.
All walking routesGetting there & around Dulahazara
Dulahazara is 50km south of Cox's Bazar, 20km south of Chakaria, and 30km north of Teknaf. Buses between Cox's Bazar and Teknaf pass the park entrance; ask to be dropped at "Safari Park" (70-80 taka from Cox's Bazar, one hour). CNGs from Cox's Bazar charge 1200-1500 taka for a round trip including waiting time. Many visitors hire a private car for the day (2500-3000 taka) and combine Dulahazara with stops at Himchari and Inani. Within the park, you drive or rent a park vehicle; walking is limited to the short forest trail. Return buses to Cox's Bazar pass the entrance hourly until 5pm.
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