Place

Dulahazra Safari Park

ডুলাহাজারা সাফারি পার্ক

Bangladesh's first safari park, on forested hills in Chakaria, where many animals roam large enclosures.

At a glance

Where: Cox's Bazar district, Chattogram division
From Dhaka: 400 km to Cox's Bazar by road, 10–13 hours by bus or car
Entry / cost: Small entry ticket; extra for the safari bus
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
Time needed: About 3 h

Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.

Opened in 2001 in Chakaria upazila, Dulahazra was the country's first safari park. It covers about 900 hectares of rolling forest, and animals such as deer, elephants, bears, big cats and birds live in large fenced areas. Visitors walk along paths and watchtowers, and a bus ride is offered through some sections. It is a common stop on the Chattogram–Cox's Bazar highway.

How to get there

Take any Chattogram–Cox's Bazar bus and get off at Dulahazra, about 45 km north of Cox's Bazar town; the gate is beside the highway.

Good to know

Morning is best for seeing animals. Do not feed or tease them.

Where to stay in Cox's Bazar

Common questions

Where is Dulahazra Safari Park?

Dulahazra Safari Park is in Cox's Bazar district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar is about 400 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Dulahazra Safari Park from Dhaka?

First get to Cox's Bazar, roughly 10–13 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take any Chattogram–Cox's Bazar bus and get off at Dulahazra, about 45 km north of Cox's Bazar town; the gate is beside the highway.