The 4 Kaudulla National Park Safaris That Earn Their Price

1.Kaudulla National Park Half Day Sri Lanka Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $39Our pick

You’ll ride from Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandalama, or Habarana to Kaudulla National Park for a three-hour private game drive. Guides such as Puncha, Sudee, Mahesh, and Suri are praised for spotting elephants, explaining wildlife, and taking photos. Expect sunset views, bottled water, and a separate $45 park fee.

“Sudee and driver were amazing, very knowledgeable! Out of all the trucks we saw he was the only guide who was in the back talking about the wildlife with the guests. Service with a smile!”

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2.Kaudulla National Park Private Elephant & Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide for a private four-hour safari from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Dambulla. Search Kaudulla’s open country for elephant herds, deer, wild boar, eagles, and kingfishers, with guides such as Shan, Dhoshan, and Naliya known for patient wildlife spotting.

“Dhoshan was an excellent guide and we had a great day at the national park We saw lots of elephants, eagles and other wildlife It didn’t feel rushed and we had lots of time to see everything Many thanks”

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3.Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $79Top rated

Join a private 4x4 safari at Kaudulla National Park near Anuradhapura. Your driver also tracks wildlife, with room for up to six people, park admission, water, and a king coconut included. Elephant locations can change by season, so your safari may shift to nearby Hurulu Eco Park.

“We originally booked our safari for Kaudulla, but the team informed us in advance that most of the elephants had migrated to Hurulu Eco Park. We really appreciated the transparency, and shifting the safari to Hurulu was absolutely the Read more”

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4.Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $28Best value

Take a private 4 to 5-hour jeep safari from the Sigiriya and Dambulla area, with the park chosen according to animal movement and weather. Experienced drivers such as Danu and Dani explain elephant behavior and help you spot birds, monkeys, deer, buffaloes, and crocodiles.

“We were picked up from our accommodation and the safari was amazing! The service was very good and we even saw a baby elephant😍”

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