Our small family run Elephant Freedom Project is a shelter for captive elephants. Surrounded by the many elephant riding places we make the difference.
We are the only place where there is no elephant riding – never. Just accompanying on walks. We are no mass tourist attraction and don’t like elephant tricks. We aim to give elephants a good and safe home. At this moment one elephant is staying with us. For many years she had to work in the harsh wood logging industry.
You are very welcome to visit us and experience a special elephant encounter which is suitable for all. To keep a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere for the elephant and you, we limit the amount of visitors per day. For this reason you need to make a booking in advance. You can find us in Kegalle, between Kandy and Colombo and only 2 hours away from the airport.
Duration: 6 Hours / 10 Hours
Best Time: Year Around
Half Day Tour – Morning
- 09:00 Welcome and safety talk
- 09:15 Cleaning the elephant bed
- 09:30 Walk with the elephant
- 11:00 Tea time
- 11:30 Visit the dung factory
- 12:30 Wash the elephant
- 13:15 Lunch time
- 14:00 End
Half Day Tour – Afternoon
- 13:15 Welcome and lunch
- 14:00 Wash the elephant
- 14:45 Walk with the elephant
- 15:30 Visit the dung factory
- 16:30 Tea time
- 17:00 End
Full Day Tour
- 09:00 Welcome and safety talk
- 09:15 Clean the elephant bed
- 09:30 Walk with the elephant
- 11:00 Tea time
- 11:30 Help with the cooking
- 12:30 Wash the elephant
- 13:15 Lunch
- 14:00 Visit the dung factory and continue to the local school for English conversation
- 17:30 End
