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Anuradhapura Safaris: Our 15 Favourites

22 safaris  ·  from $22 a head

The 15 best anuradhapura safaris you can book today, with what each costs per head, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari Private Tour - The elephant herds around Minneriya Wewa
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Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari Private Tour

Minneriya National Park : Private Safari - The 2:30 pm start and the ride into the park
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Minneriya National Park | Private Safari

Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour - Climbing Sigiriya Lion Rock in two hours
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Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

3.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $60

Review of a private Sigiriya climb and Minneriya or Kaudulla safari from Anuradhapura, with costs, timing, wildlife, and practical tips.

“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”

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Minneriya National Park Safari - Private Jeep with Hotel Pickup - Choosing morning or afternoon
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Minneriya National Park Safari – Private Jeep with Hotel Pickup

4.Minneriya National Park Safari – Private Jeep with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $25

Review of Minneriya National Park’s private jeep safari, with elephant sightings, Habarana pickup, pricing, park fees, timing, and booking tips.

“Really knowledgeable driver/guide. Went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience and located vehicle position in anticipation of elephant movement when busy locations with many jeeps to provide best views. Also drove slowly when possible so that Read more”

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Minneriya National Park Safari [private , full package] - What the three-hour Jeep ride feels like
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Minneriya National Park Safari [private , full package]

Sri Lanka Wild Life Uniqe Safari 26 - Why an elephant safari near Anuradhapura is worth your time
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Sri Lanka Wild Life Uniqe Safari 26

6.Sri Lanka Wild Life Uniqe Safari 26

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $100

Review of a private Sri Lanka elephant safari near Anuradhapura, with Hurulu Eco Park, hotel transfers, guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“We booked a safari with Kelum Jeep Safari and my guest was very satisfied with the service. The jeep was comfortable, the driver was friendly and the whole experience was well organized. It was a memorable safari and we truly appreciate the excellent service provided. Highly recommended!”

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All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park - The 2:00 p.m. pickup from nearby towns
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All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park

7.All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $96

Review of Minneriya’s private elephant safari, with timing, price, wildlife, transport, comfort, value, and practical booking advice.

“It was great, We saw plenty of wildlife. So many elephants, the most we've seen in a game park. Overall our guide was great and his commentary was very helpful. We enjoyed the whole trip from pick up, to back at our hotel.”

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Anuradhapura: Full-Day Wilpattu All Inclusive Private Safari - The morning begins with hotel pickup and breakfast
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Anuradhapura: Full-Day Wilpattu All Inclusive Private Safari

8.Full-Day Wilpattu All Inclusive Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $90

Review of Wilpattu’s private full-day safari from Anuradhapura, with leopards, sloth bears, picnic lunch, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Nice driver. lots of focus on looking for leopards meaning we mostly drive around the same area most of the time. we were lucky to see a bear at the end of the day”

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Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana - Starting in Habarana at 2:00 pm
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Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana

9.Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $30

Review of a Minneriya safari from Habarana, with elephant sightings, private jeep pickup, timing advice, value, drawbacks, and booking tips.

“The tour company informed us the day before our trip that not many elephants were being seen in the morning, and that they recommended we change to an afternoon tour.”

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Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets - The 2:30 pm start and what the afternoon feels like
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Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets

10.Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $79

Review of Kaudulla National Park Safari in Sri Lanka, with elephant sightings, private jeeps, park tickets, timing, value, and practical tips.

“We originally booked our safari for Kaudulla, but the team informed us in advance that most of the elephants had migrated to Hurulu Eco Park. We really appreciated the transparency, and shifting the safari to Hurulu was absolutely the Read more”

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From Anuradhapura:Wilpattu Full-Day Wildlife Safari. - Entering Wilpattu National Park
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From Anuradhapura:Wilpattu Full-Day Wildlife Safari.

11.Wilpattu Full-Day Wildlife Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $121

Review of a full-day Wilpattu safari from Anuradhapura, with private pickup, wildlife drives, meals, practical costs, and booking advice.

“This safari was by far the best I’ve ever been on. Our driver, Prasanna, picked us up from Anuradhapura and drove us safely to Wilpattu. The Sri Lankan traffic can be tricky, but Prasanna handled it with ease. After that, our ranger picked us up and we hopped into the 4x4 car to begin our safari. He went above and beyond to show us all the animals, always being careful not to disturb them, which is crucial for the park’s sustainability. We were on the lookout for the elusive leopard, which is highly sought after in the park. And guess what? We even spotted two leopards at the end! It…”

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Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari - Meeting at Habarana Post Office
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Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari

12.Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $27

Review of the $27 Minneriya half-day safari from Habarana, with private 4WD transport, elephant sightings, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The most memorable part of my one week sri lanka tour,excellent guide with wonderful knowledge the best safari I had,highly recommended”

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Adventure safari Experience in Hurulu Eco Park, Sri Lanka - A three-hour route built around elephants
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Adventure safari Experience in Hurulu Eco Park, Sri Lanka

13.Adventure safari Experience in Hurulu Eco Park, Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Review of the Hurulu Eco Park elephant safari near Habarana, with honest advice on wildlife, guides, timing, value, transport, and booking.

“We had an incredible tour. Our guide, Chamita, was so friendly and informative and seemed passionate that we had a great experience. We were able to see so many elephants, bathing in the lakes, shading in the forest and playing togethRead more”

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Elephant Kingdom Safari – Minneriya National Park - Hotel pickup makes the morning easier
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Elephant Kingdom Safari – Minneriya National Park

14.Elephant Kingdom Safari – Minneriya National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22Best value

Minneriya safari review with elephants, jeep comfort, timing, wildlife, price value, park changes, and practical advice for booking.

“We had a very friendly and skilled guide who could tell us a lot about all the animals we saw. He recommended which park to visit based on our preferences and the current weather. He made sure we had great viewpoints. Amazing experience!”

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Minneriya National Park Safari - Entrance Fee Included - Pickup from Sigiriya, Habarana, Dambulla, or nearby
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Minneriya National Park Safari – Entrance Fee Included

15.Minneriya National Park Safari – Entrance Fee Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Review of Minneriya National Park Safari, with elephant herds, private jeep, park fee, pickup details, value, tips, and booking advice.

“Shenu was a great driver and gave us loads of information! We saw over 100 elephants and it was incredible. Communication couldn’t be faulted, the rain changed our plans slightly but the day ended up perfect. Thank you!!”

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