Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari
Photo: Udara Karunarathna / Unsplash
A wildlife-focused journey through three of Sri Lanka's best national parks. Watch elephants gather at the Minneriya reservoir, see young elephants at the Udawalawe transit home and search for leopard and sloth bear in Yala. Safari timings are planned around park seasons.
Suggested itinerary
A starting point. We can change the order, add nights or swap stops.
Day 1, overnight in Habarana
Arrival and drive north
Meet your driver and travel to the Habarana area.
Day 2, overnight in Habarana
Minneriya or Kaudulla
An afternoon jeep safari to see elephants gathering at the reservoir.
Day 3, overnight in Udawalawe
To Udawalawe
A long scenic drive south to Udawalawe.
Day 4, overnight in Tissamaharama
Udawalawe
Morning safari among large elephant herds and a visit to the elephant transit home.
Day 5, overnight in Tissamaharama
Yala
A full day in Yala in search of leopard, sloth bear and birdlife.
Day 6
Departure
Drive to the airport or continue to the south coast.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Driver's meals and accommodation
Not included
- Safari jeeps and park fees
- Accommodation unless arranged in your quotation
- Meals
- Personal expenses and tips
Optional extras
Safari jeeps with park fees
Minneriya or Kaudulla, Udawalawe and Yala
Full-day Yala safari
Packed breakfast and lunch
