Best Things to Do on a Maduru Oya National Park Safari

Maduru Oya National Park guide — a lesser-visited east-central park combining elephant safaris with scattered ancient ruins.

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Maduru Oya National Park Safari

Elephants and ancient ruins together

Scattered archaeological remains sit within the park alongside its wildlife, an unusual combination among Sri Lanka's national parks.

Genuinely off the beaten track

One of the least-visited major parks, with very light jeep traffic compared to Yala or Udawalawe.

Plan your visit

Maduru Oya sits east of Polonnaruwa, in the same region as Gal Oya National Park.

Reservoir elephant safari

A quiet jeep safari around Maduru Oya's reservoir, with elephants, deer and occasional ruins along the route.