Assam · Luxury Traveler · 5 Days
Luxury Assam: Kaziranga River Lodge & Brahmaputra
Guwahati, Kaziranga
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This luxury Kaziranga safari package combines three nights at a stilted river lodge beside the park with private jeep safaris and a naturalist in the Central and Western ranges. It begins in Guwahati with Kamakhya Temple and a Brahmaputra sunset cruise, and can be extended with a multi-night river cruise on request.
The Luxury Assam: Kaziranga River Lodge & Brahmaputra is a 5 days wildlife & Safari journey through Guwahati, Kaziranga in Assam. Thoughtfully paced for 2-8 travelers, it brings together 3 nights in stilted cottages at Diphlu River Lodge (or similar) beside Kaziranga, Private jeep safaris in the Central and Western ranges, One-horned rhinos, wild elephants and swamp deer, Brahmaputra sunset cruise in Guwahati and Optional upgrade: multi-night Brahmaputra cruise on Assam Bengal Navigation's RV Charaidew II (on request).
Over 5 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in luxury stilted river-lodge cottages, 5-star city hotel in Guwahati and Deluxe double/twin rooms, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Nov-Apr (park open; best Feb-Mar), when the weather and views are at their best. No permits are required for Indian nationals. Kaziranga's safari ranges are usually open November to April; exact dates are set by the park each year.
- 3 nights in stilted cottages at Diphlu River Lodge (or similar) beside Kaziranga
- Private jeep safaris in the Central and Western ranges
- One-horned rhinos, wild elephants and swamp deer
- Brahmaputra sunset cruise in Guwahati
- Optional upgrade: multi-night Brahmaputra cruise on Assam Bengal Navigation's RV Charaidew II (on request)
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Guwahati
Guwahati airport → hotel · approx. 25 km, 45 mins
A private car meets you at Guwahati airport. After check-in, you visit Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill. In the late afternoon you can take an optional sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (at extra cost) before dinner at the hotel.
Meals: DinnerStay: Guwahati — 5-star hotel (Vivanta Guwahati or similar)Day 2
Guwahati to Kaziranga
Guwahati → Kaziranga · approx. 195 km, 4.5–5 hrs
You drive east past tea gardens and the Karbi hills to Kaziranga, with a lunch stop on the way. At the river lodge you settle into your cottage and spend the evening on the verandah over the Diphlu river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay: Kaziranga — Diphlu River Lodge or similarDay 3
Central range safari
Local · Central (Kohora) range
A full safari day in the Central range in a private jeep with a naturalist. The morning drive is best for rhinos, buffalo and swamp deer out in the open; in the afternoon you go back in for a second drive. An early-morning elephant safari can be added at extra cost, subject to the park's limited slots. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay: Kaziranga — Diphlu River Lodge or similarDay 4
Western range & tea garden
Local · Western (Bagori) range, tea garden and village
A morning safari in the Western range, which has open grassland and water bodies and some of the park's highest rhino numbers. After lunch at the lodge you can walk through a nearby tea garden and village. Your last evening is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay: Kaziranga — Diphlu River Lodge or similarDay 5
Departure
Kaziranga → Guwahati (4.5–5 hrs) or Jorhat airport (approx. 2 hrs)
After a relaxed breakfast, a private car takes you to Guwahati airport, or to Jorhat if you are flying from there. The drive is timed around your flight.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- 4 nights in luxury hotels/lodges
- All meals at the Kaziranga lodge; breakfast and dinner in Guwahati
- Private jeep safaris with naturalist (3 drives)
- Private SUV with chauffeur
- Guwahati airport transfers
- Park entry and safari fees
- 24/7 trip concierge
Not included
- Airfare
- Camera fees in the park
- Elephant safari (subject to availability)
- Personal expenses & tips
- Travel insurance
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Guwahati — 5-star hotel (Vivanta Guwahati or similar)
- Night 1
- Kaziranga — Diphlu River Lodge or similar
- Nights 2, 3 & 4
- Luxury stilted river-lodge cottages
- 5-star city hotel in Guwahati
- Deluxe double/twin rooms
Permits & travel notes
No permits are required for Indian nationals. Kaziranga's safari ranges are usually open November to April; exact dates are set by the park each year.
Questions people ask
Are the safaris private?
Yes. Three private jeep safari drives with a naturalist are included, along with park entry and safari fees.
Which lodge do you use in Kaziranga?
Diphlu River Lodge or a similar luxury lodge beside the park, with stilted cottages and all meals included.
When is the best time for a Kaziranga safari?
November to April, when the park is open; February and March are excellent for sightings. Exact opening dates are set by the park each year.
Can we add an elephant safari?
Yes. Elephant safaris run at dawn in the Central and Western ranges. Slots are limited and allotted by the park, so it can be requested when you book, at extra cost, and is only confirmed if the park allots a slot.