Bundala National Park by Ajith Safari
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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.
Additional Info
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
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
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.
Can be requested with additional cost of 10 USD per person. - Rice, Chicken, Dhal Curry, Beans, Potato Tempered, Papadam Sri Lankan fruits.
Pickup points
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Options
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Afternoon Tour
Toyota Hilux 4WD Jeep
Pickup included
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Morning Tour
Toyota Hilux 4WD Jeep
Pickup included
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Hilux 7 hours
Toyota Hilux 4WD Jeep
Pickup included
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Hilux Full day
Toyota Hilux 4WD Jeep
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Review to the Safari and ore Tour guide Ishan
shn g2025,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oure driver Ishan was able to handle even difficould situations with the travel group and satisfy the wishes of evrybody. We had a nice driving experience and were able to watch many fantastic animals of the Yala Nationalpark. Under them Elephants and even a leopard. Ishan ore tour guide was not only experienced in the area and knew how to coordinate the safari in a way were we saw many animals while also not staying in the bigger groups of Trucks, he also knew much abaout the local flora and fauna and had usefull informaitions to all the animals we have seen.
Amazing experience
370sienaj,,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The safari itself was amazing. The driver, Naja, knew a lot about the animals and where the would be. We saw 5 leopards that day!!! The lunch was also amazing, so overall an unforgettable experience!
Brilliant less visited park
devison,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning national park with far less visitors. Ajith actually came with us and drove for our safari, he is lovely and a real genuine person. He sorted a fantastic guide for bundala as it’s all about the birds. The guide was excellent in spotting everything as he had worked there for 20yrs. Stunning sunrise over the lake in the morning and a brilliant 4 hour tour, even saw 2 elephants here.
Wonderful safari experience
L1956XQdanb,,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to book online at late notice, with pickup from hotel. Knowledgeable guide and driver, and customised jeeps for a good view. We saw a huge variety of wetland birds as well as elephants, monitors, deer and monkeys. Highly recommended.
Great Day Bird and Wildlife Spotting
S9901CMandrewo,,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day - excellent guide Ishan who identified all birds- great at spotting birds and other animals- very knowledgeable. 10/10 Thanks very much to Ishan our guide
The Birds of Bundala
N392KSangelab,,Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant half day tour with Kasun to Bundala. Picked up on time in a great vehicle..my wife and I had it to ourselves. Kasun was really knowledgeable about all the wildlife and managed to find so many birds and animals. He was a great driver and a pleasure to be with. Thoroughly recommended...great value too!
Birdwatching paradise
Pausadias,,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed 4 full hours of morning birdwatching(Iguana ,langurs ,macaques and croco also) with our guide /chauffeur Bilan who had very good skills spotting birds . Booked just on the previous evening with instant response on WhatsApp. Recommended for Bundala NP
A Bundala joy!
Lludo,,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional, as you’d expect from the price. $60 for our afternoon safari into Bundala National Park, with excellent driver Dilan, who also turned out to be a knowledgable birder and wildlife guide. We picked up our obligatory park guide (the charming and super-expert Kapila in our case) and told him we wanted to see lots of birds, not just charge around looking for elephants and crocs. True to his word, we wasted no time observing and identifying dozens of wetland birds (and others). We visited the obligatory stunning cliff overlooking the windy seashore, then over salt pans looking for more birds, and on our gentle return towards the gate, spotted 2 groups of elephants, which few people had seen in recent weeks and months. Just made it out of the park before it closed, happy and exhilarated. An almost flawless experience
Dilan : professional and nice person
emiliebF8485PZ,,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very pleasant experience for me ! It was a rainy day and there were just a few tourists in 4x4 in the Park. Thanks to Dilan, I felt so closed with the animals. With confort and security when he was driving. He knows see the animals and he can give you explications on their life ! He takes the time to stay near the animals if you want. He likes share with the people. I will remember long time of this moments with this birds, crocodiles, monkeys and turtles ! Thank you Dilan !
Tranquility
Hazel R,,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful experience with ajith safaris. We knew what to expect from this park going in and we weren't disappointed. If you want to appreciate the lesser known animals of sri lanka then this is the place for you. Very few jeeps made us feel like we had the place to ourselves. We were super lucky with seeing a crocodile attack a stork, fish Eagle with a catch and a dung beetle rolling a ball of dung!. Thank you Kasun for being the vest driver for the entirety of our stay.
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