Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage VisitWildlife & Safari
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Visit
See baby elephants fed and herds bathing in the river.
Sabaragamuwa Province (Kegalle District)
Pinnawala
Home to a famous herd of elephants beside the river.
Best time: Year-roundStay: Half day (stop on the way to Kandy)
About Pinnawala
Pinnawala is best known for its elephant orphanage, set up in 1975 to care for orphaned and injured wild elephants. A large herd lives here, and visitors can watch baby elephants being bottle-fed and see the herd walk to the river to bathe.
It sits on the road between Colombo and Kandy, so it makes an easy and memorable stop for families and animal lovers.
Highlights
Elephant orphanage
Baby elephants being bottle-fed
Herd bathing in the river
Village and spice stalls
Things to Do
- Watch the elephants bathe in the river
- See the bottle-feeding time
- Visit nearby spice and handicraft shops
Travel Tips
Check feeding and bathing times so you do not miss them
Wear a hat and bring water, as it can be hot and humid
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Experiences
Things to Do in Pinnawala
Tours
Package 01
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Packages That Visit Pinnawala
Package 0111-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Highlights
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.
Package 047-Day Scenic & Wildlife Highlights
Highlights
Pidurangala Rock hike, cultural dance show in Kandy, Ramboda waterfalls, Yala safari, Madu River boat ride in Bentota.
Includes
Private English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, airport assistance and cultural dance show.
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