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Wildlife & safaris

Leopards in Yala, hundreds of elephants at Minneriya and blue whales off Mirissa. Compare parks by what you'll see, what it costs and when to go.

Safari costs at a glance

Per foreign adult entry (incl. taxes and service charges) and per jeep for a half-day safari. Jeeps seat up to 6, so split the jeep cost across your group.

Park	Best for	Entry / adult	Jeep or boat	Best months

"est." means an average of operator and traveller-reported prices, reviewed . Official tickets are bought at the park gate (cash or card at larger parks); your jeep driver usually handles this.

Responsible safari tips

Choose operators who keep distance from animals and turn off engines at sightings. Ask before booking.
Never feed elephants at roadsides (Udawalawe and Habarana roads). It causes conflicts and injuries.
Skip elephant rides and attractions that chain elephants. The Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe releases orphans back to the wild.
Go early: jeeps enter at about 6am, and animals are most active in the first hours.
Wear neutral colours, bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and water. Phone signal is weak inside parks.

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