Wildlife
Wildlife and photography · 6 days, 5 nights
Wildlife Safari Tours
Leopards in Yala, elephant gatherings and blue whales off the southern coast.
- Negombo
- Udawalawe
- Yala
- Mirissa
Overview
Overview
Sri Lanka packs remarkable wildlife into a small island. On this journey you will look for leopards and sloth bears in Yala, watch herds of elephants in Udawalawe and, in season, sail out from Mirissa to see blue whales.
We time each safari for the best light and choose experienced trackers.
Highlights
Two jeep safaris in Yala National Park
Elephant herds in Udawalawe
Elephant Transit Home feeding time
Whale watching from Mirissa (November to April)
Day by day
Theitinerary.
- Day 01
Arrival
Airport welcome and a night by the sea in Negombo.
- Day 02
Udawalawe
Drive south and go on an afternoon safari among the elephant herds.
- Day 03
To Yala
Visit the Elephant Transit Home, then continue to a safari lodge near Yala.
- Day 04
Yala full day
Morning and afternoon safaris looking for leopards, bears and birds.
- Day 05
Mirissa
Follow the coast west to Mirissa for a sunset on the beach.
- Day 06
Whales and departure
An early whale-watching trip in season, then transfer to the airport.
A suggested plan. Every day can be changed, extended or swapped to suit you.
Nature and wildlife
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