Bundala National Park by Ajith Safari

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About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
More Activities in Yala National Park
Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
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About the Activity

See Sri Lanka’s ‘wild side’ during this flexible-length tour to Bundala National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Discover more than 320 species of animals that call the park home, including elephants, crocodiles, flamingos, snakes, and more than 200 species of birds. Your trip includes a choice of morning, evening, and full-day excursions. We're the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on Trip Advisor for more than a decade. We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable operations, ensuring that our safaris safeguard the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. For over 30 years, we've served clients from around the world with comfort, enjoyment, and adventure. NOTE - As an authorized company to offer safari services, all of our 4X4 vehicles have necessary approvals & all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers - issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.

4 hours to 12 hours

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Traveler : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Experienced Driver cum Guide, licensed from the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle - (maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle)

Ajith Safari Office is the meeting point - Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, No 414,Debarawewa, Tissamaharama

If you're staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us

Entrance Fees to the National Park

Food and drink : Breakfast. Can be requested with additional cost of 8 USD per person. - Sri Lankan breakfast with Plain Hoppers, Egg Hoppers, Rotti, Coconut Sambol, Sini Sambol and Sri Lankan fruits.

Food and drink : Lunch. Can be requested with additional cost of 10 USD per person. - Rice, Chicken, Dhal Curry, Beans, Potato Tempered, Papadam Sri Lankan fruits.

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Maximum 6 travellers in this tour.

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ITENARARY GIVES YOU THE DETAILS OF MORNING 5-HOURS OPTION. You will be picked up, starting from 5.00 a.m. from the hotels in the demarcated Pick Up area or from the Meeting Point which is Ajith Safari Jeep Tours Office, for the following Safari Options - Morning - 7-Hours - Full-day and reach to the Bundala National Park Main Entrance at around 6.00 a.m. For the Afternoon Safari Option, the Pick Up time will be 1.30 p.m. and the conditions are the same. If you are staying outside the demarcated Pick Up area, you have two options. Option 01: You can travel to the Meeting Point at the right time (5.00 a.m. in the morning or 1.30 p.m. in the afternoon - accordingly) Option 02: We can arrange you a transfer vehicle according to your requirements with an additional cost. Contact us via WhatsApp / email. Safari Vehicle is a Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicle. Safari vehicle is on SHARING BASIS and consist of 6 individual seats, which gives a 270 degree view to each guest.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Reach the main entrance of the Bundala National Park at around 6.00 a.m. Buy the entrance tickets at the counter. The Entrance Fee to the Bundala National Park is NOT included in these packages. You need to buy the entrance tickets at the counter which is Rs. 6,500/- , approx. $22 per person - There is no facility at present at the Bundala National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies. Bundala National Park Opens at 6.00 a.m.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

2 Hours - First Game Drive This is one of the main attractions of the day. The game drive starts at 6.00 a.m. by entering into the Bundala National park. Things to keep in mind: Inside the park, you cannot get down from the Safari Vehicle, except for the few places allowed to do so. There is no cafeteria inside the park. You’ll explore this fascinating UNESCO Biosphere Reserve aboard a private safari Jeep, discovering its unique saltwater lagoons and numerous species of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive, because you never know what kind of animal you might encounter. Herds of elephants roam the park, along with pangolins, barking deer, rusty-spotted cats, jackals, wild boars, langurs, crocodiles, snakes, and tortoises, among others. Bird lovers are in for a special treat, thanks to the park’s collection of more than 200 different avian species. Greater flamingos are one highlight, along with cormorants, the Eurasian coot, storks, ducks, and spoonbills.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Break - (20 - 30 minutes) The driver will park the Safari vehicle in an appropriate place or near the Pathiraja beach inside the national park, facing Indian Ocean and let you have a break. You can have your picnic breakfast in the break. (You can additionally buy breakfast from us USD 8 per person) Also, if you are staying in a hotel in and around Tissamaharama, they will provide you the picnic breakfast in the early morning on request.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

1 Hour - Second Game Drive. Visitors who select the evening safari will also be treated to a dramatic sunset to accompanying their wildlife viewing.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

At around 9.30 a.m. we come out of the YALA National Park and drop you off. There are 3 options for you to select. Option 1 :- Get down at the same hotel or location within the demarcated area around Tissamaharama, where you have picked up. Option 2 :- Get down at the meeting point, which is Ajith Safari Jeep Tours Office in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama. Option 3 :- Get down from the Safari Vehicle at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours Office in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama and get back in to the transfer vehicle for you to travel to the destination which is located beyond the demarcated area around Tissamaharama.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

This is the office of Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. No 414, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama, 82600, Sri Lanka. Please search our office "Ajith Safari Jeep Tours" in google maps and get the location.View Location

End point

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Our driver will come to pick you up from the hotels in and around the Tissamaharama/ Kirinda/ Weerawila/ Palatupana/ Bundala Junction/ Weligatta/ Yodha Kandiya area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari/ 7 hours Safari/ Full Day Safari - 5.00 a.m./ Afternoon Safari - 2.00 p.m.). The time will be slightly adjusted depending on the location of your hotel and the locations of other guests' hotels who are going to SHARE the safari with you. Sometimes, management of the hotels assign a location within the hotel premises other than the lobby area, for guests to be picked up by the drivers. Please communicate beforehand with the hotel staff and get to know the location, if not, the driver and you will be waiting for each other in two different locations. Be at the specific place on time and you will meet our driver. For any further details please contact us via email or WhatsApp. If you are travelling from a city outside our pick-up area to join the safari, come to the Ajith Safari Jeep Tours office at 5.00 a.m. Please search our office "Ajith Safari Jeep Tours" in google maps and get the location.
Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time

Pickup points

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be informed that the entrance fees for the Bundala National Park is not included in this package.
You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 6,500/- , approx. $22 per person - There is no facility at present at the Bundala National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies)

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Colombo time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Ajith Safari Jeep ToursCreated on 03 Nov 2018Created on 01 May 2025

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