How do I book a Kaziranga jeep safari?

Through the Assam government's official online service, or through your hotel or tour operator. Book a few days ahead in peak season and pick a morning slot.

Which zone is best in Kaziranga?

Central (Kohora) is the most popular and easiest to reach, Western (Bagori) is known for rhinos, Eastern (Agaratoli) for birds, and Burapahar is the quietest.

When is Kaziranga open for safaris?

From about October, when the first ranges reopen, until around May. The park is closed for the monsoon, and the forest department announces exact dates each year.

How to book a Kaziranga safari: ranges, timings and season

Assam18 October 20265 min read

Golden elephant grass and open wetland at sunrise in the Assam floodplain, with egrets rising off the water

The short answer

Kaziranga's jeep safaris run in four ranges, Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agaratoli) and Burapahar, from about October to April. Book ahead through the Assam government's official service or your hotel or tour operator, pick a morning slot, and carry the ID you booked with. Elephant safaris run only in the Central and Western ranges, early in the morning.

When the safaris run

The park closes for the monsoon, when the Brahmaputra floods it. Jeep safaris usually restart in early October in some ranges and across the park from November, with elephant safaris from November; the park closes again around May. The forest department announces the exact dates each year.

Which range to choose

Central (Kohora): the most popular and easiest to reach, with plenty of rhinos and elephants.
Western (Bagori): open grassland known for rhino and wild buffalo sightings.
Eastern (Agaratoli): wetlands and the best range for birds.
Burapahar: hilly forest on the western edge, quieter than the rest.

Morning or afternoon

Jeep safaris run in a morning and an afternoon slot, each about two hours. Mornings have softer light, cooler air and more animals moving. Elephant safaris start at first light and last about an hour; the exact slot is fixed the day before.

How to book safely

Book through the Assam government's official online service, or ask your hotel or tour operator to book for you. Many private websites look official but charge extra or simply resell slots. Entry fees and vehicle charges are set by the forest department and revised each season, so check the current rate when you book.