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Kaudulla National Park Entrance Ticket with Private Safari

Join a private 3-hour jeep safari at Kaudulla National Park with entrance tickets included, skipping the queue for a hassle-free wildlife experience.

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About this experience

Step into a 4×4 safari jeep at Kaudulla National Park and spend three hours scanning the reservoir's edge for Sri Lanka's famous elephant gatherings. Your experienced driver doubles as your tracker, reading the terrain and guiding you to the best wildlife sightings across the park. Each passenger receives a complimentary water bottle, and free pickup and drop-off is included for any location within 5 km of the park gate. The jeep carries a maximum of six passengers, keeping the experience personal and uncluttered.

Skip the ticket queue entirely — Lakpura arranges your park entrance ticket in advance when you select the "Jeep With Tickets" option, so you roll straight through the gate without delay. The three-hour window is well-suited to spotting elephants, water buffalo, and the rich birdlife that congregates around the tank. Minimum age for this safari is 6 years. Note that hotel pickups beyond 5 km of the park entrance gate, meals, gratuities, and personal expenses fall outside the package.

Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Min age6 years
ReferenceLKWGHAFAVN

What’s included

Included

  • 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep)
  • Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
  • Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
  • Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
  • Gratuties
  • Food and drink
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Park entrance tickets are not included when "Jeep Only" selected

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
  • Viator/TripAdvisor voucher needs to be exchanged at starting point with our staff.
  • Our service manager will exchange the park entrance ticket with you at the park entrance gate.
  • Entrance Gates of Kaudulla National Park

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Traveller reviews

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4.4 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.4 / 5 · 1,068 reviews
#2 of 20 things to do in Habarana
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Kaudulla National Park for elephant sightings
The modest reserve, centered around a reservoir, is a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife and is especially known for its large elephant population. We observed more than a hundred elephants roaming and feeding on…
Wood77 · Nov 2025 · via TripAdvisor
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Elephant paradise
If you want to see elephants: go to Kaudulla National Park. You’ll see loads of elephants who are not afraid to come near. A very magical experience!
annajovitas · Sep 2025 · via TripAdvisor
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Unforgettable Elephant Safari at Kaudulla National Park,
Visiting Kaudulla National Park was an incredible experience! 🐘 We saw herds of majestic wild elephants up close in their natural habitat, along with beautiful scenery and birdlife. The safari was peaceful, authentic, an…
dasunpathmakumara · Aug 2025 · via TripAdvisor

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