Elephant Volunteering & Mahout Training in Sri Lanka

What's included in the elephant volunteer project in Sri Lanka

As well as your elephant and orphanage experience, Inspire provide the following during your time in Sri Lanka.

  • On site English speaking project coordinator making sure you get the best experience

  • 24 x 7 x 365 emergency helpline & accommodation security

  • Airport pick up and drop off any time of the day or night

  • ‘A’ grade accommodation – twin ensuite rooms, fan, safe, mosquito net

  • Vounteer lounge with TV, free WIFI, small library, games, discounted bar drinks

  • 3 meals a day Monday to Friday - a mix of Sri Lankan and Western meals

  • Access to a washing machine with detergent provided

  • Transport for project related activities - accommodation is 5 seconds walk from the elephants

  • Inspire volunteer card providing discounts at local attractions and shopping

  • A Sim card for your mobile pre populated with key numbers

  • Opportunity to attend Perahera if your elephant is participating

  • Volunteer T shirt and wrist band

  • Certificate of participation

The following services are also available possibly incurring additional cost

  • Organised weekend activities e.g. trip to Sigiriya, Kandy or white water rafting

  • Assistance with personal weekend plans

  • Translation services

  • Mobile phone hire

  • General help and advice during your time in Sri Lanka

  • Transport to shops, ATM, embassy, doctors etc

  • Weekend meal provision

  • Single occupancy, double bed or air conditioned rooms

Volunteers will need to organise

  • Flights

  • Visa

  • Travel Insurance

  • Travel vaccinations as reccommended by your doctor