Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari
About this activity
A jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park is a journey into the heart of India's most successful wildlife conservation story. Known worldwide as the habitat of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam spans diverse terrains of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical broadleaf forests.
Your safari begins at dawn or dusk, the best times to spot wildlife. As you traverse the muddy trails in an open jeep, the sheer density of large mammals is astounding. You are almost guaranteed to see rhinos grazing peacefully like prehistoric tanks.
Apart from rhinos, Kaziranga is home to large herds of wild Asiatic water buffaloes and Eastern swamp deer (Barasingha). It also boasts a high density of tigers, though they are elusive due to the tall grass. A lucky visitor might catch a glimpse of the stripes disappearing into the bush.
The park is divided into four ranges: Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agaratoli), and Burapahar. The Western range is best for rhino sightings, while the Eastern range is a paradise for birdwatchers, offering sightings of migratory birds like pelicans and eagles.
The landscape itself, with the Brahmaputra River flowing north of the park and the Karbi Anglong hills to the south, is breathtaking. It is a raw, untamed wilderness experience.
Visitors are required to be accompanied by a forest guard and a driver who knows the terrain intimately. Their stories of encounters with the wild add a layer of thrill to the ride.
It’s a must-visit for every wildlife enthusiast.