About this experience
Board a private 4WD jeep and head into Kaudulla National Park on a three-hour safari led by an experienced driver-tracker. The park sits within the Kaudulla–Minneriya jungle corridor in Sri Lanka's north-central region, covering 6,900 hectares of dry evergreen forest, open grasslands, and abandoned cultivation land. The Kaudulla Tank — an ancient reservoir dating to King Mahasena's reign in the 3rd century AD — draws herds of elephants, especially in September as the dry season peaks. Along the way, watch for some of the park's 160-plus bird species and 24 recorded mammals.
Your jeep carries a maximum of six passengers, and a complimentary water bottle is provided per person. Free pickup and drop-off is included for any location within 5 km of the park gate. Note that park entrance fees are paid separately in cash on arrival, and hotel transfers beyond the 5 km radius carry an additional charge.
Location
Boundary and entrance locations © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). The outline is simplified and indicative, not the gazetted legal boundary.
Your service advisor
Ashan Executive
Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Ashan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
What’s included
Included
- Safari by Private 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.All taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).Food and drinks.Gratuities
Please note
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- A maximum of 6 people per vehicle
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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.
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Kaudulla National Park on TripAdvisor
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4.4 / 5 · 1,069 reviews
#2 of 20 things to do in Habarana
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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!
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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…
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Poor management of jeep numbers
There seems to be no limit on tourist jeeps going into the park at any one time. On our mid-Aug visit, us tourists outnumbered the 100 or so elephants gathered at the reservoir. And phalanxes of jeeps almost blocked the…
Ratings, photos and reviews provided by TripAdvisor for Kaudulla National Park.
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