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Maduru Oya National Park Private Safari with Naturalist

See Asian elephants on a three-hour private safari through Maduru Oya National Park, guided by a naturalist across its many wild dry-zone habitats.

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About this experience

Spanning 58,849 hectares of Sri Lanka's dry zone and set beside the eco-rich Kuda Sigiriya, Maduru Oya National Park is well known for its elephant habitat. This three-hour safari drives you through the park's many habitat types, revealing the rich nature and wildlife within them — with a naturalist along to bring the landscape to life and, on the evening option, a beautiful sunset to close the day.

Alongside Asian elephants, the park is home to leopards, sloth bears, Sambhur, spotted and barking deer, wild boar and wild buffalo, plus torque macaque, purple-faced leaf monkey and the nocturnal slender loris. Birdlife tops 100 species — among them lesser adjutant, woolly-necked stork, openbill, painted stork, racket-tailed drongo, yellow-fronted barbet and Sri Lanka jungle fowl, with the greater flamingo a seasonal visitor.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

Location

Chathum
Your tour planner

Chathum Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport by private Safari Jeep
  • Driver/guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Park gate of Maduru Oya National Park.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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