Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a conservation success story of global significance. Over 2,600 rhinos call Kaziranga home, representing more than 70% of the world total population. The park is also a Project Tiger reserve with an impressive tiger density.
Safari Zones
Kaziranga has four main safari ranges: Central (Kohora) for the best rhino sightings, Eastern (Agoratoli) for tiger spotting, Western (Bagori), and Burapahar. Elephants roam all zones.
Safari Options
- Jeep Safari: Morning and afternoon sessions are the standard way to explore the park.
- Elephant Safari: Offered in the Central range at dawn. A slow, elevated perspective extraordinary for rhino close-ups. Book months ahead as only a small number of elephants operate daily.
What You Can Spot
The Big Five of Kaziranga: Indian one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Also hoolock gibbons, Gangetic river dolphins, and over 480 bird species including the greater adjutant stork.
Best Time to Visit
November to April is the dry season. The park closes during the monsoon when the Brahmaputra floods much of the park. February to April is peak wildlife season when the tall elephant grass is burnt to encourage fresh growth, dramatically improving visibility.