What to do and see in Kegalle, Sabaragamuwa Province: The Best Nature & Parks

January 9, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Kegalle (Sinhalese: කෑගල්ල; Tamil: கேகாலை) is a large town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the Colombo–Kandy road, approximately 78 km (48 mi) from Colombo and 40 km (25 mi) from Kandy. It is the main town in the Kegalle District, which is one of two districts which comprise Sabaragamuwa Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council.
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1. Elephant Freedom Project

Rambukkana Karandapana Road, Kegalle 71000 Sri Lanka [email protected] http://www.elephantfreedomproject.com/
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5.0 based on 521 reviews

Elephant Freedom Project

Visit us and experience a special elephant encounter which is suitable for young and old, families, couples and single travelers. This is your chance to get a memorable impression of a day in the life of a Sri Lankan captive elephant who is not being used for working nor riding. The small family run Elephant Freedom Project offers refuge, freedom from work and hardship to the elephant Kumari. At the project she is free from working in the riding industry and the wood logging. The Elephant Freedom Project aims to give Kumari a good and safe home, which is made possible thanks to your visit! Booking in advance required.

Reviewed By lucyc832 - Auckland, New Zealand

The Elephant Freedom Project was the first stop in my 10 days in Sri Lanka, and it was the best thing I could have started with! Everything, from the lovely driver who collected me from Negombo - and stopped along the way to get fresh coconuts, to the incredible hosting family and amazing experience with Kumari the elephant, exceeded expectations. Everyone involved in the project is so respectful of the welfare of Kumari and it was beautiful to be able to spend time with an elephant whilst her keeper (the lovely Kumar) was taking her through her daily cleaning, walking and feeding - rather than seeing an elephant be forced to take rides and be in chains. The coordinator Kasun was also so helpful and informative (plus a great photographer) and I learned so much about Kumari along the way. As a solo traveler, I felt so welcomed as part of the family and highly recommend staying the night - even just for the AMAZING food prepared & lovely company of Ananda, Mali and Shashini. Absolute highlight of my trip to Sri Lanka!!

2. Pinnawala Jumbos

Kegalle - Rambukkana Rd/B199 Pinnalanda Estate, Diyagama, Hiriwadunna, Kegalle 71000 Sri Lanka +94 77 700 3737 [email protected] http://pinnawalajumbos.com
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Pinnawala Jumbos

This is a place where you can enjoy an Elephant Ride. it is situated in a acres spread Rubber plantation. 3KM from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. A great place for nature and Elephant Photography

3. Millennium Elephant Foundation

Kegalle Sri Lanka +94 35 2 263377 [email protected] http://www.millenniumelephantfoundation.com
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Millennium Elephant Foundation

A family Run NGO working to improve the lives of domesticated elephants throughout Sri Lanka. Charity number 457. Home of the exclusive Elephant Walk Experience, A personal safari that allows you to follow the elephant around the 15 acre coconut estate as they foragae and wander and graze as they would in the wild. The alternative to elephant riding option and the most ethical, u close and personal experience you can have with captive elephants in Sri Lanka Offering a volunteer program where guests can have the hands on experience of caring for these gentle giants, and the opportunity to learn all about the situation for elephants in Sri Lanka and the hard work of Millennium Elephant Foundation Located half way between Colombo to Kandy this is the ideal stop for a unique elephant experience. We also offer accommodation, refreshments and meals for our visitors to enjoy in our traditional colonial house, surrounded by luscious grounds and greenery for you to enjoy

Reviewed By LindaSZYI

M.E.F. is one of the projects, which makes sense and should be more and more supported and developed! Areal is just perfect for visitors, volunteers and of course elephant too. You will got first introduction in elephant anatomy and basic facts and then you can feed animal with fruit, which is probably their favourite part :D Then guided through the little jungle, elephant's home.Watch the communication of Mahut and elephant, how beautiful elephant is and come back to the river... You will have great fun if you won't be shy to scratch and wash elephant and let him give you a shower :D ... At all, I had such amazing time! ... BIG THANKS to Mr. Sena, my guide for the Elephant walk. He's very nice person, who remembers that place when he was a kid and can tell you lots of interesting facts and stories. Highly recommended is to visit the ELEPHANT POO paper factory just next door, it's fascinating to see how can be paper made ecologically and you will have opportunity to see and buy handcrafted items for still very good price!

4. Algama Falls - Sri Craft

Algama - Uduwaka Rd, Kegalle Sri Lanka +94 78 688 8888
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Algama Falls - Sri Craft

5. Elephant Village

Molagoda, Kegalle 71016 Sri Lanka [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ElephantvillageSL/

Elephant Riding, Visiting the Museum of Asia's Longest tusker, Photography, Filming, Feeding, Bathing & Observation of Elephants

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