To go on safari in Kaziranga you book a permit in advance.
There are two kinds: the jeep safari, which most people take, and the limited early morning elephant safari. Book through the official Assam government site, sewasetu.assam.gov.in. Foreigners pay more than Indians, so declare your nationality correctly. The park is open in the cooler months and closed in the monsoon.
Who needs to book
- Every visitor entering a safari range, Indian or foreign, per person.
- Foreigners pay a higher park fee than Indians, so the nationality must be correct.
- You cannot drive your own vehicle into the ranges. A registered safari jeep and a guide are part of the booking.
Jeep safari and elephant safari, in plain words
- Jeep safari: an open jeep with a driver and a guide takes you through a range. This is the main way to see Kaziranga, morning or afternoon.
- Elephant safari: a short early morning ride, very limited in number and in high demand, so it is the hardest to get. It is best arranged as early as possible.
The ranges
Kaziranga is divided into tourism ranges, and each offers a different feel and different chances of sightings. The main ones are Kohora (the central range), Bagori (the western range), and Agaratoli (the eastern range), with Burapahar further west. You pick a range and a time when you book. [The exact open ranges can change season to season. Confirm on the official site. Last checked 13 September 2026.]
How to book, step by step
- Go to the official Assam government site, sewasetu.assam.gov.in, and open the Kaziranga safari booking service.
- Choose the safari type (jeep or elephant), the range, the date, and the time slot.
- Add each visitor with identity details, and declare the correct nationality.
- Pay online, then download the permit.
- Carry the permit and your original identity to the range gate, because the identity is checked there.
What it costs
The cost is made of a few parts: the park entry fee per person, the jeep or elephant charge, and a guide fee. Foreigners pay a higher park fee than Indians. The exact government fee lines are shown on the official site at the time of booking. [Exact fees for Indians and foreigners are set by the Assam Forest Department and are to confirm on the official site. Last checked 13 September 2026.]
Following the honest rule of this resource, we do not print a fee we cannot see on the official source. The official site shows the current figure when you book.
Documents you need
- One government photo identity per visitor at booking. Indians can use Aadhaar. Foreigners use a passport.
- The same original identity carried to the gate, matching the booking.
- A working mobile number for the booking.
Season, so you plan the right months
Kaziranga is open in the cooler, drier months and closed in the monsoon, when the Brahmaputra floods the grasslands. The ranges reopen in phases, often from about the start of October, and the season runs into about April or May before it closes for the monsoon. Plan your trip inside these months, and book early for the best ranges and for any elephant safari. [Exact 2026 to 2027 opening and closing dates are to confirm on the official site. Last checked 13 September 2026.]
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking on a look alike site. Use the official Assam government site, sewasetu.assam.gov.in.
- Declaring the wrong nationality, then being stopped at the gate.
- Leaving the elephant safari to the last minute, when it is already full.
- Planning a monsoon visit, when the park is closed.
- Carrying only a phone copy of the permit. Carry a printout.
Questions people ask
Do I need to book a Kaziranga safari in advance?
Yes. Book the jeep or elephant safari permit in advance through the official Assam government site.
What is the difference between jeep and elephant safari?
The jeep safari is the main ride through a range. The elephant safari is a short, very limited early morning ride that is hard to get.
Do foreigners pay more?
Yes, foreigners pay a higher park fee than Indians.
When is Kaziranga open?
Roughly from October or November into April or May, with ranges reopening in phases. It is closed in the monsoon. Confirm the exact dates on the official site.
Where do I book?
On the official Assam government site, sewasetu.assam.gov.in.