Elephant Safari

Get up close with Sri Lanka's gentle giants at Pinnawala, Udawalawe, and Minneriya during the famous gathering season.

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Overview

Duration4 Days
Destinations3 Destinations
DifficultyEasy
Price
$799 / Person

Dedicate 4 unforgettable days exclusively to Sri Lanka's magnificent elephants. From the nurseries of Pinnawala to the vast grasslands of Udawalawe and the legendary gatherings of Minneriya, this focused safari puts you front and centre with the world's most beloved giants. Expert naturalist guides share decades of knowledge as you observe these incredible animals bathing, feeding, and caring for their young in their natural habitats.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 3 nights in safari lodges
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 3 guided elephant safari game drives
  • Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Visit to Elephant Transit Home
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Visa fees

Tour Plan

Day 1

Arrival & Pinnawala

Airport pickup and drive to Pinnawala. Watch the elephants' river bathing ritual. Visit the elephant orphanage and learn about conservation efforts.
Day 2

Transfer to Udawalawe

Morning drive to Udawalawe National Park. Afternoon game drive to observe wild elephant herds. Visit the Elephant Transit Home.
Day 3

Minneriya Gathering

Drive to Minneriya National Park. Witness 'The Gathering' — one of Asia's greatest wildlife spectacles where hundreds of elephants converge.

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Elephants bathing in the river at Pinnawala
Wild elephants in their natural habitat in Sri Lanka
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