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The 15 Best Safaris in Anuradhapura

22 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Roads on this island are slow, so a day out is a real decision. These 15 safaris in Anuradhapura are priced and timed so you can make it in a couple of minutes.

Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari Private Tour - What the three-hour park visit feels like
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Minneriya National Park Elephant Jeep Safari Private Tour

Minneriya National Park : Private Safari - The 2:30 pm start and hotel pickup
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Minneriya National Park | Private Safari

Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour - The early run to Sigiriya Lion Rock
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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

Climb Sigiriya Rock, enjoy Sri Lankan food, and track elephants on a private Minneriya or Kaudulla safari from Anuradhapura.

“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

Minneriya National Park Safari [private , full package] - Your three-hour Jeep safari
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Minneriya National Park Safari [private , full package]

Sri Lanka Wild Life Uniqe Safari 26 - What happens during the two-hour park visit
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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

Watch Sri Lankan elephants at Hurulu Eco Park in a small private jeep, with hotel drop-off, bottled water, flexible cancellation, and expert drivers.

“We were forwarded Kalum's details for his jeep safari from our driver and he came highly recommended. We had a brilliant morning despite the weather! Kalum's communication was fantastic and he made the experience very enjoyable. It was clear he loves the animalRead more”

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All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park - A 2:30 p.m. entry into scrub, forest, and wetland
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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 National Park’s private elephant safari, with 4WD transport, hotel pickup, park fees, snacks, and practical booking advice.

“Guide was incredibly helpful and explained things really well. We were lucky enough to see a large herd of elephants and the guide went out of his way to facilitate this. Removing one star as unfortunately one of the seats in the jeep was broken, which meant the chair back did not stay upright. Otherwise, was a fantastic experience.”

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Anuradhapura: Full-Day Wilpattu All Inclusive Private Safari - Entering Wilpattu by private safari jeep
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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

Search for leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles on a private Wilpattu safari from Anuradhapura, with meals, park fees, and hotel transport included.

“Our guide was just great. lovely guy, brought good food and enough water. But also he just knew the spots... we've seen everything there is, so just a great experience! 10/10.”

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

9.Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $30

See Minneriya’s famous elephants on a private jeep safari from Habarana, with hotel pickup, flexible timing, and a strong value at $30.

“Fabulous safari. We saw so many elephants, including some really small baby ones, which was magical. The park was busy and there were lots of other jeeps, but we also had quiet moments away from the others. The elephants came so cRead more”

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Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets - The reservoir, grasslands, and elephant sightings
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Kaudulla National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets

From Anuradhapura:Wilpattu Full-Day Wildlife Safari. - Leaving Anuradhapura before sunrise
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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

Full-day Wilpattu safari from Anuradhapura with private pickup, picnic meals, drinks, and chances to spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds.

“We had a fantastic time on this safari! The team was incredibly accommodating, even picking us up from our remote location without any issues. The wildlife spotting was top-tier; we were thrilled to see a leopard, crocodiles, buffalos, and several rare birds. A major highlight was the delicious home-cooked food, which provided a wonderful, authentic local experience. The organizer was also super polite and went out of their way to help us with everything we needed! My only small suggestion for improvement is for the guide to be a bit more talkative and provide more in-depth details about the park’s history and ecosystem. Regardless, it was an unforgettable experience that…”

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Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari - Meeting in Habarana and Getting to the Park
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Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari

12.Hurulu Eco Park Half Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $27

Private Minneriya safari from Habarana with a 4WD, afternoon wildlife search, bottled water, fruit, and elephant sightings.

“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 - Choosing the best park around Habarana
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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 guide details, timing, price, wildlife, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“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 - From hotel pickup to the park gate
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Elephant Kingdom Safari – Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park Safari - Entrance Fee Included - A four-hour plan from your hotel
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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

See Minneriya’s famous elephant gathering on a private 4-hour jeep safari with park fees, hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and water included.

“the activity is really fantastic! the guide is very professional and kind to me during the trip. he recommended the best elephant safari trip today, and I am very happy joining the tour! highly recommended!”

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