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Safaris in Anuradhapura

4.9 25 experiences from US$ 23 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All run daily · first departure 05:00, last 16:30 · most last 3h 30m–8h 30m

Our top 3 of 25 experiences

Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari: Private Full-Day TourOur pick
from · per personUS$ 23
Minneriya Safari: Private Jeep Elephant Gathering★ Top rated
from · per personUS$ 100
Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari: Wild ElephantsShortest
from · per personUS$ 35

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Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari: Private Full-Day Tour
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Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari: Private Full-Day TourHike Sigiriya Rock Fortress and safari for elephants at Minneriya National Park in one day with a private guide and hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.92 (86)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari: Wild Elephants
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Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari: Wild ElephantsPrivate 4x4 jeep safari through Minneriya National Park near Anuradhapura with English-speaking driver-guide, hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 15:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.90 (86)3h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari: Private Tour
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Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari: Private TourSpot wild Asian elephants on a private jeep safari through Minneriya National Park with an English-speaking driver and bottled water included.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 4.92 (85)3h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 61per person
Minneriya Safari: Private Jeep Elephant Gathering
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★ Top rated
Minneriya Safari: Private Jeep Elephant GatheringPrivate safari in Minneriya National Park with professional driver, entrance tickets and hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 5.00 (70)3h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Hotel Pickup
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Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Hotel PickupPrivate jeep safari in Minneriya National Park near Anuradhapura with hotel pickup, morning or evening departure.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.81 (59)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Private Jeep Tour in Habarana
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Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Private Jeep Tour in HabaranaSee wild elephants and native birds on a private Hurulu Eco Park safari. 4x4 jeep, local guide, pickup, and water included. Book your Sri Lanka wildlife tour.Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.31 (35)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour
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Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day TourPrivate full-day tour exploring Polonnaruwa's ancient temples and palaces, followed by a 4x4 safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla to spot wild elephants in their natural habitat.Every day · First departure 06:30, last 10:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.84 (32)9h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Hurulu Eco Park safari tour: Elephants and wildlife by jeep
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Hurulu Eco Park safari tour: Elephants and wildlife by jeepSafari tour in Hurulu Eco Park near Habarana with jeep, guide and park entry included. Spot elephants and other wildlife over a morning or afternoon.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (30)3h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Evening Safari Minneriya National Park: Asian Elephants
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Evening Safari Minneriya National Park: Asian ElephantsEvening safari in Minneriya National Park by private 4WD jeep with hotel pickup. Spot Asian elephants during their active hours while enjoying refreshments.Every day · 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.59 (27)EN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana: Elephant Watch
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Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana: Elephant WatchHalf-day safari through Minneriya National Park from Habarana with private jeep. See wild elephants, crocodiles, deer and birds. Morning, evening or full-day options.Every day · 06:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.88 (25)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Polonnaruwa Ruins Safari Tour: Ancient City & Elephants
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Polonnaruwa Ruins Safari Tour: Ancient City & ElephantsPrivate full-day tour from Sigiriya through UNESCO-listed Polonnaruwa ruins and Minneriya National Park with 4x4 safari to spot wild elephants.Every day · 05:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 5.00 (25)5h–6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Kaudulla National Park Safari: Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka
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Kaudulla National Park Safari: Wild Elephants in Sri LankaSee hundreds of wild elephants at Kaudulla National Park on a three-hour jeep safari from Anuradhapura, with experienced driver and sightings of leopards.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00 · All ages★ 4.93 (14)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Kaudulla National Park Safari: Watch Asian Elephant Herds
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Kaudulla National Park Safari: Watch Asian Elephant HerdsKaudulla National Park safari tour near Anuradhapura with private jeep, professional guide and binoculars.Every day · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 5.00 (13)3h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari Private Tour with Village Lunch
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Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari Private Tour with Village LunchPrivate full-day tour from Sigiriya through Minneriya National Park to see elephant herds, with village lunch, bullock cart and canoe rides.Every day · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (10)8h–9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: Leopard spotting at dawn
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Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: Leopard spotting at dawnStart before sunrise in Wilpattu National Park with an English-speaking guide tracking leopards across open plains and dense scrub.Every day · 05:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 13★ 4.63 (8)6h–7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Minneriya National Park Safari from Dambulla: Wild Elephants
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Minneriya National Park Safari from Dambulla: Wild ElephantsHalf-day jeep safari from Dambulla through Minneriya National Park to see wild Asian elephants at the reservoir, with hotel pickup and guide.Every day · 13:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (6)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Minneriya National Park Private Safari: Sunset Wildlife Tour
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Minneriya National Park Private Safari: Sunset Wildlife TourPrivate safari in Minneriya National Park with English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandalama or Habarana. Spot elephants.Every day · First departure 06:30, last 14:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.83 (6)4h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari: Private Wildlife Tour
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari: Private Wildlife TourPrivate jeep safari through Wilpattu National Park with English-speaking tracker, rice and curry lunch, and hotel pickup from Anuradhapura.Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 5.00 (5)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 156per person
Minneriya National Park Half Day Elephant Safari
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Minneriya National Park Half Day Elephant SafariSafari from Dambulla, Sigiriya or Habarana with an expert guide to watch wild elephant herds in their natural habitat, including hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 14:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)3h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Kaudulla National Park Safari: Elephant Herds & Tropical Birds
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Kaudulla National Park Safari: Elephant Herds & Tropical BirdsPrivate 4x4 safari through Kaudulla National Park near Anuradhapura with experienced tracker-driver, hotel pickup within 5km.Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 5.00 (4)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: 12-hour Wildlife Tour
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Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: 12-hour Wildlife TourFull-day safari from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Park with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, breakfast and lunch included.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (4)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from Dambulla
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Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from DambullaPrivate day trip from Dambulla visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a rural village, and Minneriya National Park for a 4WD safari among elephant herds.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 5.00 (2)11hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari from Dambulla
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Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari from DambullaPrivate day tour from Dambulla combining Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins and Minneriya National Park safari with hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)6h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Minneriya Elephant Safari: Private Jeep with Guide
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Minneriya Elephant Safari: Private Jeep with GuidePrivate safari through Minneriya National Park with experienced guide and 4x4 jeep for up to six travelers.Every day · 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (1)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Half-day Minneriya safari from Habarana: Spot wild elephants
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Half-day Minneriya safari from Habarana: Spot wild elephantsHalf-day safari from Habarana into Minneriya National Park with a jeep driver and guide, picking up from your hotel to track wild Asian elephants during a 3-hour game drive.Every day · 14:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (1)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person

The 12 best of 25 options, side by side

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OptionPriceLengthRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari: Private Full-Day TourOur pick
US$ 23 per person
10h4.92★ · 86Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00English
Minneriya Safari: Private Jeep Elephant GatheringTop rated
US$ 100 per person
3h–4h5.00★ · 70Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00English
Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari: Wild ElephantsShortest
US$ 35 per person
3h–4h4.90★ · 86Every day · First departure 05:30, last 15:30English
Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari: Private Tour
US$ 61 per person
3h–5h4.92★ · 85Every dayEnglish
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Hotel Pickup
US$ 35 per person
4h4.81★ · 59Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:30English
Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Private Jeep Tour in Habarana
US$ 30 per person
3h4.31★ · 35Every day · 06:00 and 15:00—
Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour
US$ 29 per person
9h–10h4.84★ · 32Every day · First departure 06:30, last 10:30English
Hurulu Eco Park safari tour: Elephants and wildlife by jeep
US$ 50 per person
3h–4h5.00★ · 30Every day—
Evening Safari Minneriya National Park: Asian Elephants
US$ 97 per person
—4.59★ · 27Every day · 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00English
Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana: Elephant Watch
US$ 30 per person
3h 30m4.88★ · 25Every day · 06:00 and 14:00English
Polonnaruwa Ruins Safari Tour: Ancient City & Elephants
US$ 59 per person
5h–6h5.00★ · 25Every day · 05:00 and 08:00English
Kaudulla National Park Safari: Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka
US$ 27 per person
3h4.93★ · 14Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00—

Safaris in Anuradhapura at a glance

Real price per person across the 25 options: US$ 23–US$ 156 (median US$ 59).

Of the 25 options: 25 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 24 with hotel pickup, 19 kid-friendly, 10 private and 17 last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.

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