“The track opened up to vast grasslands where a herd of up to thirty elephants were grazing just before nightfall. It was truly magical to watch.  All of the staff was extremely hospitable, encouraging and kind. I would like to say a huge thank you! I will miss the serenity and lushness of this special place! I will definitely return sometime in the future.” Jasmine (NSW)
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Saving wild elephants by helping local people is the mission of this award winning conservation project on the exotic Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka.  

Sri Lanka’s remaining few thousand elephants are in grave danger.  Elephants regularly come into contact and conflict with villagers in the remote and beautiful areas surrounding Sri Lanka’s National Parks where demand for farmland increases the pressure on elephant habitat. Be part of this vital conservation project which through research and education aims to protect and preserve the elephant populations
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You’ll work alongside scientists and conservationists, tracking and monitoring the abundant wildlife and you’ll spend time with local villagers learning about the challenges they face and together seeking solutions.

Snapshot

  • Start Dates : Sundays year round
  • Pricing: 
    • 2 weeks AU$2,095 / NZ $2,495
    • 3 weeks AU$2,695 / NZ $3,235
    • 4 weeks AU$3,095 / NZ $3,695
  • Minimum Age : 18 if travelling solo, younger teens accepted with parents
  • Fly In & Out : Colombo (CMB)
  • What’s included: Accommodation, meals, airport pickup, all transfers to/from project location, orientation briefing, local 24/7 support
  • What’s not included: Flights, ETA visa
  • Accommodation: Multi-share rooms (single room for your 1st night Colombo)
  • Food:  All meals included whilst at project location           

Trip highlights

  • Observing elephant herds in their natural environment 
  • Learning and applying conservation research techniques
  • A birds-eye view of jungle wildlife from up in the tree house
  • The incredible views from the rustic project accommodation
  • Getting involved in important field work contributing to genuine sustainability 
  • Working with the local community to reduce conflict between humans and elephants