Naturalist guides
Guides who read the bush and elephant behaviour, and share the stories of Sri Lanka's wildlife.
Private safaris from Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
We tell youwhich park isbest the weekyou arrive.
Elephants follow the water between three parks. We follow the elephants, so you spend your safari with the herd, not in a queue of jeeps.
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Elephants follow water. So do we.
Every week the herds shift between Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu, chasing fresh grass and receding water. Most operators sell a fixed ticket months ahead. We sell local knowledge, and we point the jeep where the herd actually is.
We read the water
Trackers are in the parks every day. They check the tanks, the fresh grass and where the herds are feeding.
We choose your park
You book a Sigiriya safari, not a fixed ticket. The week you arrive, we tell you which park is worth the drive.
We collect you
A private 4x4 picks you up from your hotel in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana, on time and without a shared jeep.
Herd gauge, ask for today
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- Kaudullaunchecked
- Hurulu Eco Parkunchecked
Four ways to meet the herd.
Private, small-group safaris for photographers, wildlife lovers and families who want space and honesty.
Minneriya Elephant Safari
Experience the world-famous Elephant Gathering at Minneriya National Park on a private, ethical safari with an expert naturalist guide.
- Duration
- 3-4 Hours
- Group
- Private (1-6 people)
- Price
- On enquiry
Kaudulla Elephant Safari
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kaudulla National Park, a vital elephant corridor and the best place to see herds from October to November.
- Duration
- 3-4 Hours
- Group
- Private (1-6 people)
- Price
- On enquiry
Hurulu Eco Park Safari
Explore the evergreen forests of Hurulu Eco Park, the reliable year-round destination for elephant sightings, especially during the wet season.
- Duration
- 3-4 Hours
- Group
- Private (1-6 people)
- Price
- On enquiry
Quiet engine. Long look. Honest advice.
Ethical distance
We never chase, crowd or stress the animals. Your safari supports conservation, not exploitation.
Photographer friendly
We know where the light falls, and we switch the engine off so there is no shake in your frame.
Private and unhurried
Your own jeep, your own pace. Stay at a sighting as long as the elephants let you.
Three parks. One season each.
Seasons shift with the rains, so treat this as a guide and message us for the current picture.
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