Spend a day with an elephant and give him / her a day off. It is probably one of the most unique & sustainable thing to do in Sigiriya, Habarana, Dambulla or Kandalama!
Why should you book this trip?
This is an unforgettable experience with plenty of one-on-one time with the most incredible creatures to inhabit Sri Lanka’s shores.
We, as a responsible tour company, have completely stopped promoting elephant back rides. We do not even promote the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala.
This activity is designed to give an opportunity for an elephant enthusiast to get close to an already domesticated elephant and nurture it whilst learning about the elephant behaviour in a domesticated setting.
There are close to 300 domesticated elephants in the country and there is strong lobbying from temples to get more from places like the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Though capturing wild elephants to domesticate them is not happening in Sri Lanka right now, conservationists strongly believe that even orphan elephants should not be domesticated. However, questions remain on how to cater to someone who loves elephants and wants to have an interaction with them in a responsible manner. We at SLDT have designed this programme to fill this gap and what we have created is an “Elephant Spa”. You will be working in the spa to give these elephants a few hours of pampering, whereas otherwise they will be working and taking tourists on their backs, logging or parading in a procession.
Considered as a must complete thing to do when you are in Sigiriya , Habarana , Dambulla or Kandalama
Included in the price
Charges for the elephant and its mahout/handler
Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Food to feed the elephant
Exclusions
Any transportation
Any extra beverages or food and snacks consumed
Any tips to the elephant mahouts/handlers
Any personal effects not mentioned here
Any others expenses not mentioned in Price Inclusions section
Important
Clients should bring suitable clothing for warm, windy and rainy conditions
Recommended items such as insect repellent and sun lotion should be brought by clients
Change of clothes to be brought.
Spend a day with an elephant : Habarana
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Once in a lifetime experience..
By Kurt Jespersen
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Sri Lanka
November 16, 2023
Feeling grateful for theopportunity to spend time with an elephant in Habarana. This experience not only allowed me to fulfill a lifelong dream but also gave me a deeper appreciation for these magnificent creatures.
I highly recommend spending a day with an elephant in Habarana to anyone who loves animals and wants to have a unique and meaningful experience. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will always cherish and remember.
it was truly an unforgettable experience. We as animal lovers, we have always been fascinated by these gentle giants and being able to interact with one up close was a dream come true. We had a chance to feed it, take it to the river and bath, and finally we had a walk in the village with this magestic friend.
It was a remarkable experience. Throughout the day, we learned so much about elephants and their behaviors. We fed the elephant with a local tree leaevs and some local fruit and we got to bathe it in the nearby river. This was one of the highlights of the day as we got to see it playfully splash around in the water.
