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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Famous for elephant bathing — watch the herd's mid-morning river bath from the cafés along the bank.
About Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Famous for elephant bathing — watch the herd's mid-morning river bath from the cafés along the bank.
Best time to visit
Feb – Jul (dry season)
Getting there
Reached from Sabaragamuwa Province; our chauffeur-guides include Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on tailor-made itineraries. Ask us for the best route and stopovers.
Things to do in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Early-morning or late-afternoon jeep safari with a naturalist
- Chance to spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears and rare endemic birds
- Stay in eco-lodges or tented camps just outside the park boundary