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Tours/Anuradhapura/Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari

Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari

4.9(7)Anuradhapura3 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.9(7)
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
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Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari
Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Price from
$35 / person
Location
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lakpura LLC

Description

The Kaudulla National Park Safari allows you to see the wild fauna of Sri Lanka in their natural habitats. Travel along the banks of Kaudulla tank to see herds of elephants coming for water. Listen to the calls of strange tropical birds as you try to identify them. Try to catch a glimpse of the albino axis deer said to be unique to this park in Sri Lanka. Many such exciting adventures await!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
6:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 5–70)
$35

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $67.

Larger groups pay less per person.

Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:49 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)

LK50D03C00: Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs) Pickup included

Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs)

LK50D03C01: Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari including Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs) Pickup included

Itinerary

Kaudulla National Park
Admission not included180 min

The safari will take you on a short game drive through the wilds of Kaudulla. The park is known for its elephant sightings, especially towards the end of the dry season in September. The Kaudulla tank hosts a number of birds and other wildlife, being the main source of freshwater in the surrounding area. You will be travelling in a rough terrain (4WD) game vehicle. Established in 2002, the Kaudulla National Park forms the Kaudulla-Minneriya Jungle corridor near Trincomalee. It spreads over 6900 hectares of space and includes many dry evergreen forests, abandoned cultivation lands, and grassland zones. The ecosystems of the park mainly revolve around the Kaudulla Tank, one of the ancient water tanks built by King Mahasena during the 3rd century AD. Now the park has some 24 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish, and over 160 species of birds inhabiting the sanctuary, in addition to other insects and living beings.

What's included

Included
Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
All taxes and service charges.
Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate.
Private Safari Jeep.
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
Food And Drinks
Gratuities
Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep With No Tickets" selected.

Pickup Locations & Times

Park Gate of Kaudulla National Park

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9
7 reviews
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How it compares in Anuradhapura

  • No. 45 by number of reviews among 303 tours in Anuradhapura
  • Starting price $35 is 10% below the typical $39 for tours of similar length in Anuradhapura

Excurgo comparison of 303 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Price is fixed per vehicle
  • A maximum of 6 people per vehicle
  • Please Advise which safari would you like to go on when you making the booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari take?

Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari cost?

Prices start at $35 per person for this Anuradhapura experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $67. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Can I cancel Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Park Gate of Kaudulla National Park Pickup points include Ntda Holiday Resort, Maheshma Homestay.

What languages is Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Kaudulla National Park Shared Safari worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lakpura LLC.

Reviews(7)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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jakub_325
January 2, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great service

We really liked the safari, the driver was professional, we saw many elephants and other animals. I recommend this.

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Wanderer249429
September 24, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great Safari!

I really enjoyed the safari. Saw many elephants, crocodiles and pelicans and the guide was very informative and friendly. Nice to see the animals in their natural habitat. Thanks.

Operator response

J19787 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your safari experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. Hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.

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Inge V
December 25, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Impressive.

The reserve actually consists of 3 parks. Our driver's name was Pliant. He showed us eagles, monkeys, many colored birds and an elephant in the jungle washing. However, the herds of elephants did not ... Then we suddenly noticed a lonely male. Pliant was approaching 20 meters. In the distance we saw another male at the lake water buffalo, but not the hundreds of elephants that were mentioned. Pliant really went out of his way to spot elephants. We stood still with the jeep (alone) and then suddenly dozens of elephants appeared from the bushes. She stood 10 meters from our jeep and then walked further to the lake. This has been one of the most beautiful moments of my travels!!!! So beautiful with all those little ones. Meanwhile, a lot of jeeps had suddenly arrived. When we left the reserve, they were really queuing (traffic jam!!!) to enter the reserve. I wouldn't have liked that.

1 people found this helpful
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Washo B
December 2, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Many Elephants

Great afternoon. Saw150 elephants close up. Driver was very good. Would recommend this as a great activity.

Operator response

J18333 Thank you so much for taking your time to share an insightful review of your safari experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. Hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.

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Дмитрий Г
September 22, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect service, must have destination

I am delighted to say that you offer one of the best service during my visit to Sri Lanka. The driver Sumit was good, our communication per WhatsApp was very quick and comfortable. Payment through the web per Pay pal was also very convenient. We liked safari very much and met more than 50 elephants + other animals and birds. We also did appreciate advice from the company to visit Kaudulla Park rather than Minneriya because there were more elephants on that specific day (even though Kaudulla was 10$ cheaper). The driver Sumit even called us in 2 hours after we said goodbye in Habarana and asked how did we get to the hotel. It was very nice !

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

J18341 Thank you so much for taking your time to share an insightful review of your experience and our service. It was an immense pleasure to have arranged your safari tour to Kaudulla National Park. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. Hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.

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thefivefoottraveler
January 4, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Great Safari!

Very much enjoyed our safari with Lakpura LLC! They gave us great advice as to which park to visit for the highest chances of seeing elephants - and we saw hundreds! Our driver was professional and on time, and we so loved bouncing around with the roof down on our safari vehicle. This is a must for anyone wanting to get close to wild elephants in Sri Lanka!

15 people found this helpful
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Cheyenne S
November 7, 2017 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing!

Although the gathering was already over, we called Lakpura to ask if it is still possible to see elephants. They gave us advice to what park to go and at what time. And indeed, we still saw 70 elephants! The driver was kind and picked us up from our hotel. He was a very good driver and had respect for the elephants by keeping a proper distance. He also had some interesting facts to tell about the elephants. I would definetely recomend their service. Thank you for the great experience.

1 people found this helpful
$35/ person
4.9(7)
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEN
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