Title: Pinnawala Travel Guide: Best of Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala-Hotels.d6179365.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala-Holiday-Rentals.d6179365.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pinnawala.d6179365.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pinnawala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pinnawala.d6179365.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pinnawala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala.d6179365.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pinnawala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/f4ec1528-1207-4a28-844b-5458f50870d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/f4ec1528-1207-4a28-844b-5458f50870d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yup! You read that correctly! You will find a fascinating world of stationery inside, along some truly creative ideas. [We were told that it is a state-owned company and that the money is used for the elephants' care.] #colorful P.S. My pace breakers in Sri Lanka (link in Romanian)-- https://bit.ly/2xzmRNx](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/d36ee687-be6d-43a3-867b-50210553e7dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bathing time.. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/2e5db5aa-bded-4b5b-aede-42c20306c1d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A cool village situated in the vicinity of the newly established Pinnawala Open Air Zoo. It is still under construction. Therefore, not highly recommended to visit. Still there are few amazing sights to see around and there are quite a few of Leopards in the park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/6987a299-be40-4a85-9f06-1bdb82834c23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pinnawala Things to do - Top hotels in Pinnawala - Top Holiday Rentals in Pinnawala ![Hotel Elephant Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121040000/121038800/121038703/4e23c351_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Elephant Park Pinnawala Pinnawala Sabaragamuwe £39 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Pinnawala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pinnawala Zoo and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden ... 7/10 Good! (2 reviews) Very large room. Comfortable beds and clean bathroom. Staff are very helpful. We watch elephants very closely from the hotel buffet area. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=121038703&PinnedHotelID=121038703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) ![Radisson Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10450000/10442700/10442617/w3836h2155x4y4-bc302291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Kandy No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (515 reviews) Yes room and hotel very good Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10442617&PinnedHotelID=10442617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) ![Sevana City Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14840000/14836300/14836242/d7b3fe12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sevana City Hotel Kandy 84 Peradeniya Road Kandy Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (538 reviews) Yes, staff very courtious and clean large room. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=14836242&PinnedHotelID=14836242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=14836242&PinnedHotelID=14836242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) [See all 709 properties in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6179365) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![View 360](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15586100/15586088/9c9d3704_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View 360 5/16A, Uplands Kandy Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ... 7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews) Staff was very courteous and helpful This place has potential. It is a bit out of the way, but provided excellent views because of its location on a hill. We expected the hotel to respond to your WhatsApp questions about whether they are still open and functioning after the hurricane but didn’t get ... Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-View-360.h15586088.Hotel-Information) ![Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16210000/16207700/16207658/03933a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat Dunhinda Road, Ethgala Kandy Stay at this villa in Ganga Ihala Korale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ambuluwawa Lake and AmberSwing are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) This place is truly a hidden gem, and the staff is absolutely incredible! It should be on everyone’s list when visiting Sri Lanka. The owner is wonderful; she invited my friend and me for tea, picked us up in her SUV since our tuk-tuk couldn't make it up the hill due to an earlier accident, and welcomed ... Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Dunhinda-Villa.h16207658.Hotel-Information) ![Hillcrest Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95960000/95953400/95953374/b7fb67c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hillcrest Villa No 03, Hill Crest Green, Bowalawatta Kandy Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Ceylon ... Meget for pengene Utroligt stort og flot værelse og rart personale dog skal man tænke på det ligger i bjergene og der er langt der op Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Hillcrest-Villa.h95953374.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6179365&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala-Elephant-Orphanage-Sabaragamuwa-Province.d553248621532738329.Attraction) #### Pinnawala Zoo Why not meet the animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your travels in Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants. 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