A Kaudulla National Park Safari is a popular elephant safari option in Sri Lanka. With its large lakes and lush green fields, the park is a haven for elephants, who reside in the park in large herds.
Includes:
- Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep Tickets" is selected.
- Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 passengers per jeep).
- Experienced driver (also your tracker).
- Free pickup/drop-off from/to any location within a 5 KM radius of the Park Gate.
- Water.
- All taxes and service charges.
Excludes:
- Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep without Tickets" is selected.
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Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Meeting:
Our designated meeting point is the Park Gate of the Kaudulla National Park.
Experience:
Located in the historic city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, Kaudulla National Park offers travelers abundant opportunities to spot majestic elephants in their natural habitats. In addition to elephants, you may also see sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, chevrotain, wild boar, Asian spoonbill, grey-headed fish eagle, painted stork, and openbill stork. Rare sightings may include leopards and sloth bears.
Going on a bumpy ride through the evergreen forest along small trails is a great adventure that wildlife enthusiasts can't resist. The Kaudulla reservoir, which is the park’s lifeline, attracts herds of elephants during the dry season from nearby Minneriya, Wasgamuwa, and Somawathiya National Parks.
June to September is the best time to visit Kaudulla, when the park also offers opportunities for paddle boat rides and birdwatching at close range.
The contrast of the thin green line of distant trees, blue sky, silvery reservoir, and emerald grasslands against the black elephants creates a stunning and memorable sight for travelers.
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Notes:
Please refer to our safari safety guidelines to understand how animal safari tours operate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaudulla National Park?
Kaudulla National Park lies near Habarana and Polonnaruwa in the North Central Province, centred on the Kaudulla tank.
What animals will I see on the safari?
Kaudulla is an elephant hotspot - herds gather along the tank, and it forms part of the elephant migration corridor with Minneriya and Wasgamuwa. Deer, sambar, sloth bear and birdlife are also present.
When is the best time to visit Kaudulla National Park?
Elephants gather here especially from August to December, complementing Minneriya's earlier Gathering.
How long does the private safari last?
Around 3 hours, usually scheduled for early morning or late afternoon when wildlife is most active.
Is the safari private?
Yes - it is a private safari for your group only, with an experienced driver-tracker, so you set the pace.
Are park entrance tickets included?
It depends on the option you choose. Select "Tickets: Yes" to include the park entrance fees in your booking, or "Tickets: No" to settle them separately at the park.
