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Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari — Herd of wild elephants walking through Yala National Park at golden hour

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari

Leopards in Yala, elephant herds in Udawalawe and the Cultural Triangle's wild side.

6 days / 5 nights3 destinationsPrivate tour — any group size

Overview

About this journey

A safari-focused route for wildlife lovers and photographers, visiting Sri Lanka's best-known national parks.

Safari times are planned for the best light and animal activity.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Travel south to Udawalawe.

Activities: Airport welcome · Scenic drive

Dinner

Hotel near Udawalawe

Approx. 4 hours

Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in Udawalawe
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Accommodation

Safari lodges, comfortable hotels or tented camps — confirmed in your quotation.

Transport

Private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur; safari jeeps with park trackers.

Typically included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur
  • Accommodation as agreed in your quotation
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Itinerary planning and WhatsApp support during the trip

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Anything not listed in your confirmed quotation

Optional activities

  • Birdwatching in Bundala
  • Additional safaris

Ideal for

  • Wildlife lovers
  • Photographers
  • Families with older children

Important travel information

  • Final inclusions, hotels and prices are confirmed in your written quotation.
  • Entrance tickets and safari jeeps are quoted separately unless stated in your quotation.
  • Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) is required at temples.
  • A valid passport and Sri Lanka travel authorisation are required for international visitors.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms depend on your hotels and services and are provided in writing with your quotation, before you confirm.

Photo gallery

Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in UdawalaweHerd of wild elephants walking through Yala National Park at golden hourBlue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hills

Questions

On this route

Destinations covered

Udawalawe, Ratnapura & Monaragala Districts — Open grasslands with some of the island's best elephant sightings.

Ratnapura & Monaragala Districts

Udawalawe

Open grasslands with some of the island's best elephant sightings.

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Yala, Hambantota & Monaragala Districts — Leopards, elephants and golden savanna safaris.

Hambantota & Monaragala Districts

Yala

Leopards, elephants and golden savanna safaris.

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Ella, Badulla District, Uva Province — Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.

Badulla District, Uva Province

Ella

Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.

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Experiences

Included experiences

Yala National Park Jeep Safari — Herd of wild elephants walking through Yala National Park at golden hourWildlife & Safari
YalaDuration on request

Yala National Park Jeep Safari

Search for leopards, elephants and sloth bears in Sri Lanka's best-known national park.

Price on request

Udawalawe Elephant Safari — Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in UdawalaweWildlife & Safari
UdawalaweDuration on request

Udawalawe Elephant Safari

Watch wild elephant herds on the open grasslands of Udawalawe.

Price on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsAdventure & Hiking
EllaDuration on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike

A popular hill-country walk with wide views over Ella Gap.

Price on request

Experiences

Related experiences

Sri Lankan Cooking Class — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at duskFood & Cooking
Kandy, Sigiriya, EllaDuration on request

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

Learn to cook rice and curry with local spices, then enjoy what you make.

Price on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsNature & Scenic
Nuwara Eliya, EllaDuration on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride

Ride the famous railway through tea estates, tunnels and misty hills.

Price on request

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