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4.8 16 experiences from US$ 19

All run daily · first departure 01:30, last 17:30 · live guides in 4 languages

Our top 3 of 16 experiences

Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife JeepOur pick
from · per personUS$ 23
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant HerdsBest value
from · per personUS$ 19.18
Kumana National Park Half-Day Jeep Safari Sri Lanka★ Top rated
from · per personUS$ 94

Safaris Sri Lanka 16 options

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Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife Jeep
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Our pick
Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife JeepEvery day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.93 (236)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant Herds
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Best value
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant HerdsEvery day · 06:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.14 (66)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 19.18per person
Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visit
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Travelers' pick
Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visitEvery day · First departure 02:30, last 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.71 (62)3h–14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Kumana National Park Half-Day Jeep Safari Sri Lanka
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★ Top rated
Kumana National Park Half-Day Jeep Safari Sri LankaEvery day · 05:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 5.00 (60)4h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4
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Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4Every day · First departure 06:00, last 15:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.31 (26)3h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard Safari
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Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard SafariEvery day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.68 (22)10h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Kumana National Park Safari from Arugam Bay: Thousands of birds
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Kumana National Park Safari from Arugam Bay: Thousands of birdsEvery day · 05:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.94 (18)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 84per person
Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 Hours
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Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 HoursEvery day · 05:30 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.81 (16)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with GuideEvery day · First departure 01:30, last 17:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (12)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
2-Day Sigiriya Tour from Trinco: Climb Rock Fortress & Safari
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2-Day Sigiriya Tour from Trinco: Climb Rock Fortress & SafariEvery day · 07:30 and 09:00 · Ages 18–65★ 5.00 (12)2d✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: Private Jeep, Leopards
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Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: Private Jeep, LeopardsEvery day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.83 (12)11h–13h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Udawalawe Private Safari with Picnic: Elephants in 2–4 Hours
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Udawalawe Private Safari with Picnic: Elephants in 2–4 HoursEvery day · First departure 05:00, last 16:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (3)2h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Sigiriya Day Trip: Rock Fortress, Safari & Cave Temple
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Sigiriya Day Trip: Rock Fortress, Safari & Cave TempleEvery day · First departure 05:00, last 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (3)10h–14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Kumana National Park Private Safari with Pickup
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Kumana National Park Private Safari with PickupEvery day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Mirissa or Weligama
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Udawalawe National Park Safari from Mirissa or WeligamaEvery day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Kumana National Park Safari from Arugam Bay: Full Day Jeep Tour
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Kumana National Park Safari from Arugam Bay: Full Day Jeep TourEvery day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.89 (47)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 190per person

The 12 best of 16 options, side by side

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OptionPriceLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife JeepOur pick
US$ 23 per person
3h4.93★ · 236free—
Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant HerdsBest value
US$ 19.18 per person
3h4.14★ · 66free+US$ 45 on site
Kumana National Park Half-Day Jeep Safari Sri LankaTop rated
US$ 94 per person
4h–6h5.00★ · 60free—
Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visit
US$ 120 per person
3h–14h4.71★ · 62free—
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4
US$ 24 per person
3h–4h4.31★ · 26free—
Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard Safari
US$ 90 per person
10h–12h4.68★ · 22free—
Kumana National Park Safari from Arugam Bay: Thousands of birds
US$ 84 per person
6h4.94★ · 18free—
Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 Hours
US$ 30 per person
3h4.81★ · 16free—
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide
US$ 8.33 per personUS$ 50 per group (split by 6)
12h5.00★ · 12free—
2-Day Sigiriya Tour from Trinco: Climb Rock Fortress & Safari
US$ 200 per person
2d5.00★ · 12free—
Wilpattu Safari from Anuradhapura: Private Jeep, Leopards
US$ 150 per person
11h–13h4.83★ · 12free—
Udawalawe Private Safari with Picnic: Elephants in 2–4 Hours
US$ 32 per person
2h–4h5.00★ only 3 reviewsfree—

Safaris Sri Lanka at a glance

  • Our pick: Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife Jeep, US$ 23 (3h, 4.93★ · 236).
  • Best value: Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant Herds, US$ 19.18 (3h, 4.14★ · 66).
  • Top rated: Kumana National Park Half-Day Jeep Safari Sri Lanka, US$ 94 (4h–6h, 5.00★ · 60).

Real price per person across the 16 options: US$ 8.33–US$ 220 (median US$ 90). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 16. With 100+ reviews: 1 of 16.

Of the 16 options: 16 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 8 private and 13 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which option do travelers like most?

The favorite is “Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife Jeep”, rated 4.93★ from 236 reviews. 97% rated it 5 stars.

What time do they start?

The first departure is at 01:30 and the last at 17:30. From 17:00: “Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide” (17:30).

Which days do they run?

All of them run every day.

What languages do the guides speak?

Live guides speak English (15 options), German (1), French (1) and Spanish (1).

How long do they last?

They usually last about 6h.

Which places do they visit?

The places that come up most: Udawalawe National Park (in 5 options) and Sigiriya Rock Fortress (2).

Which ones include hotel pickup?

14 of 16 include hotel pickup, for example “Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife Jeep” and “Minneriya National Park Safari: Private Jeep & Elephant Herds”.

Can I bring children?

In 13 of 16 the minimum age is 5 or younger (8 with no minimum age). 2 of them are stroller-friendly. Adults only: “2-Day Sigiriya Tour from Trinco: Climb Rock Fortress & Safari” (18+).

Are they wheelchair accessible?

Only one is listed as wheelchair accessible: “Sigiriya Day Trip: Rock Fortress, Safari & Cave Temple”. No special fitness needed: 14 of 16. Moderate fitness: 2 of 16.

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