Category Elephant Experiences

Sri Lanka · ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES

7 Elephant Experiences in Sri Lanka: Prices, Times and Verdicts

7 reviewed

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide - Private 4x4 Jeep safari, pickup that saves you time

1.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30Our pick

Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a vast Sri Lanka reserve, plus crocodiles, jackals, birds, and flexible tour lengths.

“We had an excellent time with our guide Gimhana. Compared to another safari we did in Wilpattu, our experience was so much more relaxed. We did the four hour safari and Gimhana was excellent at pointing out different animal species, and getting into good positions for photos while being respectful of the animals’ space. We found him very considerate; making sure we were ready to move on from a stop before going etc. We also saw lots and lots of elephants, which all seemed very happy to get close up to the jeep!”

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From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

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2.From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 365 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Half-day jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya, built for big elephant herds, strong guiding, and photo-friendly wildlife sightings.

“Great activity! The company actually recommended a change of parks to give us better elephant sightings which paid off. We had a great experience… seeing a family of elephants with a 2.5 months calf was the highlight!”

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Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

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3.Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $36Top rated

Private jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park for close, respectful elephant viewing, with weather-based park options.

“Loved this tour. My wife and I had two young guides that never seemed in a rush or exploitative of the wildlife. We saw a lot of animals - elephants, birds, lizards, and jackals. Both guides were polite and did well to spot animals. Despite knowing elephants were up ahead, they took their time and pointed out other animals to see along the way. This was very much appreciated because they weren't scaring animals or racing to see the elephants. It never felt intrusive. The driver did well to stop when asked and reposition for better viewing. They were early to pick us up, got us back in time, and…”

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Udawalawe: National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

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Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari Private Tour

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Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

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Udawalawe: National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

Udawalawe: National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour - Where Udawalawe Fits: Reservoir Country and the Elephant Advantage

7.Udawalawe: National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $29

Udawalawe National Park safari plus an Elephant Transit Home stop, led by an English-speaking driver-guide, with great elephant odds and strong value.

“The Safari with Gimhana was amazing! Communication with him was super easy and he even organized our transfer from the South Coast to Udalawawe NP and back! We did the afternoon Tour with him and were able to spot a lot of Elephant Families, buffalos, crocodiles and many more! He explained a lot and answered all of our questions! Would definitely recommend doing a Tour with Gimhana!”

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