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A herd of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background. 2
A herd of elephants grazing in a field with a clear blue sky and a body of water in the background. 3
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Free cancellation available
Price is £52 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Embark on a private wildlife safari in Habarana with a local guide
    • Learn about elephant behaviour, communication, and movement patterns
    • Observe elephants in their natural habitat from a respectful distance
    • Discover the art of wildlife tracking and learn to read signs of activity
    • Explore Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park based on conditions

Activity location

    • Habarana
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2RMF+2CW, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
    • Rambawilla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private safari jeep
  • Inclusions
    Experienced local wildlife knowledgeable driver
  • Inclusions
    Observation of elephant behaviour
  • Inclusions
    Flexible exploration based on wildlife activity
  • Inclusions
    Bottle of water
  • Exclusions
    National park entrance ticket – not included. Guests must purchase and pay for the park entrance ticket separately at the entrance.
  • Exclusions
    Elephant riding
  • Exclusions
    Feeding or touching wildlife

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Feeding animals, Touching animals
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Meet your guide at the agreed meeting point near Habarana and receive a short introduction about the day's conditions and how the safari will work. Learn why one park may be more suitable than another depending on recent wildlife movement and seasonal conditions.

    Enter the private safari jeep and begin the wildlife exploration. During the drive, the guide points out tracks, feeding areas, trees, water sources, bird activity, signs of animal movement, and other natural details that ordinary sightseeing tours may overlook.

    When elephants are encountered, the jeep keeps a respectful distance and allows you time to observe their natural behaviour. The guide explains what the elephants are doing and why they may behave differently depending on their age, group structure, food availability, water, weather, and surroundings.

    The safari also allows opportunities to observe other wildlife naturally encountered during the journey, such as deer, wild buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, birds, reptiles, and other species.

Location

Activity location

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    • Habarana
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2RMF+2CW, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
    • Rambawilla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka