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Lahugala Kitulana National Park Safari with Naturalist

Spend three hours in Lahugala Kitulana National Park on a private jeep safari with an English-speaking naturalist, spotting elephants, leopards, and aquatic birds.

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About this experience

Board your private jeep — maximum six passengers — and head into Lahugala Kitulana National Park with an experienced driver and an English-speaking naturalist beside you. Over three hours, scan the reservoir edges where herds of wild elephants gather to graze, keep your binoculars trained on the wetlands for the hundreds of aquatic bird species that nest here, and stay alert for a sighting of the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Your naturalist identifies species, reads animal behaviour, and ensures you make the most of every encounter. A water bottle is provided per person, and Lakpura arranges free pick-up and drop-off from any hotel within 5 km of the park gate.

Park entrance tickets are included when you select the "Jeep with Tickets" option at booking. The minimum age for this private safari is five years. Hotels beyond the 5 km pick-up radius, meals, and gratuities are not covered.

Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

What’s included

Included

  • Private safari jeep. (Maximum of 6 passengers per jeep)
  • Free pick-up/drop-off from/to any hotel within the radius of 5 KM from the park gate.
  • Experienced safari driver.
  • Services of an English-speaking naturalist/tracker.
  • Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep Tickets" selected.

Not included

  • Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep with No Tickets" selected.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (Optional).

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

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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4.2 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.2 / 5 · 11 reviews
#7 of 13 things to do in Ampara
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Hidden gem right next to Arugam Bay
A real gem that is seemingly spurned by all the Arugambay fans and to my delight because we were the only ones there. Wonderful for watching birds in particular, I have never seen so many Brahmin harriers in the air and…
295marions · Sep 2025 · via TripAdvisor

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