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A peacock displaying in scrub at Bundala National Park

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day

Bundala National Park Private Jeep Safari Tours

A private jeep safari in Bundala National Park costs US$60 for 4 hours, US$86 for 7 hours with breakfast, or US$140 for a full day with breakfast and lunch, per jeep for up to 6 people; park entrance is paid on site.

Price
From US$60 per jeep (up to 6)
Options
4 hours, 7 hours, Full day
Group size
1 to 6 people
Park entrance
Paid on site

Discover the beauty of Bundala National Park on a private jeep safari in Sri Lanka. Explore beautiful wetlands, lagoons, and coastal landscapes while searching for flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, water buffalo, and other wildlife.

4-Hour Safari: Choose a morning or evening safari, including drinking water. 7-Hour Safari: Enjoy an extended wildlife adventure with drinking water and breakfast included. Full-Day Safari: Explore the park throughout the day, with drinking water, breakfast, and lunch included. A two-hour lunch break is scheduled inside the park from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The afternoon safari resumes at 2:00 PM.

Travel in a private safari jeep with an experienced driver-guide and enjoy opportunities for wildlife observation, birdwatching, and photography. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and are not guaranteed.

The numbers

What it costs

Bundala National Park Private Jeep Safari Tours: price in US dollars for each option
OptionStart timeIncludedPrice per jeep
4-hour safari (morning or evening)4 hours5:00 AM or 2:00 PMDrinking waterUS$60
7-hour safari7 hours5:00 AMDrinking water and breakfastUS$86
Full-day safariFull day5:00 AMDrinking water, breakfast and lunchUS$140

The price is for the whole private jeep - the same for 1 or 6 people.

Park entrance is not included and is paid on site - about US$43 per foreign adult in Yala.

What's included

  • Safari jeep accommodating up to 6 passengers
  • Experienced safari driver/guide
  • Water on all safari options
  • Breakfast on 7-hour and full-day safaris
  • Lunch on full-day safaris
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off, if included in your selected option

What's excluded

  • Entrance fee - Bundala National Park entrance fees are not included and must be paid on site

Pickup

Tissamaharama · Kataragama · Kirinda · Weerawila · Mahasenpura · Debarawewa · Pannegamuwa Junction · Yoda Kandiya · Sella Kataragama · Palatupana

Good to know

  • Bookings for 1 to 6 people - the price is for the whole jeep.

Questions

About this safari

01

How much does a Yala safari cost?

A shared jeep safari in Yala costs US$26 per person for 4 hours, US$40 for 7 hours and US$65 for a full day. A private jeep for up to 6 people costs US$60 for 4 hours, US$86 for 7 hours and US$140 for a full day. Park entrance is paid on site.

02

Are park tickets included in the price?

No, not on the Yala, Yala Block 5 & 6 and Bundala jeep safaris: park entrance fees are paid on site, about US$43 per foreign adult in Yala. On the Yala tours you can pre-pay the tickets when you book (US$43 per adult, US$22 per child) and we buy them at the gate. The two shore excursions from Hambantota Port do include the park entrance.

03

Private or shared jeep - which is cheaper?

For three or more travellers a private jeep is cheaper: US$60 for the whole jeep against US$78 for three people on a shared 4-hour safari. For two people sharing is cheaper, at US$52 against US$60.

04

How many people fit in a safari jeep?

Six. One jeep carries up to 6 passengers, and a private jeep costs the same whether there is one of you or six. Shared safaris are booked for 2 to 6 people. For 7 or more people message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange extra jeeps.

05

Where do you pick up guests?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Tissamaharama, Kataragama, Kirinda, Weerawila, Mahasenpura, Debarawewa, Pannegamuwa Junction, Yoda Kandiya, Sella Kataragama, Palatupana. Shore excursions start and end at Hambantota Port or Shangri-La Hambantota.

06

How do I pay?

You can pay online by PayPal or card when you book, or by bank transfer once we have confirmed your booking. If we cannot run your date, an online payment is refunded in full. The park entrance fee is paid separately, and we will tell you the current amount when we confirm.

07

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel 24 hours or more before the start time and you get a full refund; inside 24 hours there is no refund. If a safari has to be cancelled for bad weather, you choose between a new date and a full refund.

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