Elephant Freedom Project

Elephant Freedom Project Happy at the Elephant Freedom Project. Free from tourist rides. Support to give elephants the good life they deserve! Just accompanying on walks.

Our small family run Elephant Freedom Project is a shelter for captive elephants. Surrounded by the many elephant riding places we make the difference. We are the only place where there is no elephant riding - never. We are no mass tourist attraction and don't like elephant tricks. We aim to give elephants a good and safe home. At this moment two elephants are staying with us, their names are Kuma

ri and Kumari (which means princess). So we have 2 princesses living with us! For many years they had to work in the harsh tourist riding industry, now they are safe. You are very welcome to visit us and experience a special elephant encounter which is suitable for all. To keep a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere for the elephant and you, we limit the amount of visitors per day. For this reason you need to make a booking in advance. You can find us in Kegalle, between Kandy and Colombo and only 2 hours away from the airport. We also provide good and affordable accommodation.

Girls’ power in a difficult industry. In Sri Lanka, the elephant industry is a field that’s traditionally dominated by m...
29/08/2025

Girls’ power in a difficult industry. In Sri Lanka, the elephant industry is a field that’s traditionally dominated by men. We are the only place in Sri Lanka where the majority of the staff are girls! 🥰 Our girls team proves the strength and the love!

We are beyond grateful and humbled to share that Elephant Freedom Project has been awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2025! ...
13/08/2025

We are beyond grateful and humbled to share that Elephant Freedom Project has been awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2025! 🐘💛 This recognition means that, thanks to all of you, we are among the top 10% of attractions worldwide on TripAdvisor.

With our endless dedication and commitment that nobody sees from outside, we have made it possible! Every smile, every kind review, every moment you’ve spent with our gentle giants has brought us here. Your love and support help us give these elephants the peaceful, respectful lives they deserve, free from cruelty and full of care.

From our family to yours, and from our elephants to you , thank you for making this possible.

Where gentle giants roam free, and kindness leads the way!
13/08/2025

Where gentle giants roam free, and kindness leads the way!

Why are we special?1. No elephants riding, NEVER. 2. Limited no. of visitors. 3. Focus on elephant welfare and rescue. 4...
08/07/2025

Why are we special?

1. No elephants riding, NEVER.
2. Limited no. of visitors.
3. Focus on elephant welfare and rescue.
4. The activity is slow and relaxed.
5. Women empowerment.
6. Focus on educational and ethical tourism.
7. A family-based organization.
8. It’s an experience more than just the elephants.

Our beautiful ladies enjoying the raining season 🥰
26/05/2025

Our beautiful ladies enjoying the raining season 🥰

25/05/2025

Our Kumari and Manike adore visitors who bring fruit baskets. 😂🥰 &*

23/05/2025

See how our Kumari smashes the strong jackfruit! 🥰 🐘

Staying longer at EFP is not only an experience with our beautiful elephants everyday but it’s about exploring our uniqu...
22/05/2025

Staying longer at EFP is not only an experience with our beautiful elephants everyday but it’s about exploring our unique culture, staying at a Sri Lankan homestay and making new memories and friendships while helping the community around us!

Photo 1 - painting and making our walls beautiful
Photo 2 - Cooking and distributing food for stray dogs while getting a bike ride experience too.
Photo 3 - Exploring Vesak / Sri Lankan traditional festival in May
Photo 4 - Cooking class . You can see that EFP is suitable for any person at any age!
Photo 5 - Exploring Dansal (a free food stall, during Vesak, the Buddhist festival commemorating the Buddha’s birth)
Photo 6 - Walking and being with elephants with coordinators!


Happy people 🥰
11/04/2025

Happy people 🥰

22/12/2023

Many thanks Chris and Carina for the video! You can follow them at Instagram

thank you for the picture! You can also visit us! Come enjoy Sri Lanka, it's such a beautiful country.
21/04/2023

thank you for the picture!
You can also visit us! Come enjoy Sri Lanka, it's such a beautiful country.

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Kegalle-Rambukkana Road
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