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Wildlife 6 Days / 5 Nights 4.9 (89)
Wild Sri Lanka Safari
Track leopards in Yala, watch elephant gatherings and birdwatch through wetlands on a classic island safari.
Overview
Sri Lanka packs astonishing biodiversity into a small island. This safari pairs the leopard country of Yala with the elephant gatherings of Udawalawe and the birdlife of Bundala — staying in atmospheric tented camps and eco-lodges close to the action.
Yala Udawalawe Bundala
Trip highlights
- Leopard tracking in Yala National Park
- Elephant herds at Udawalawe
- Birdwatching at Bundala wetlands
- Luxury tented safari camp
- Expert naturalist guide
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Arrival & Transfer South
Drive to the dry-zone safari belt and settle into a tented camp.
- 2
Yala Morning Safari
Dawn game drive in search of leopard, sloth bear and elephant.
- 3
Udawalawe
Full-day elephant safari and the Elephant Transit Home.
- 4
Bundala Birding
Wetland birdwatching among flamingos and painted storks.
- 5
Second Yala Drive
Another chance for big-cat sightings at golden hour.
- 6
Departure
Morning at leisure and transfer to the airport.
What's included
- 4x4 safari jeeps & park fees
- Naturalist guide
- 5 nights camps & lodges
- Full board on safari days
- Passenger insurance
Not included
- Flights
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
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Good to know
Almost all of our journeys are private and tailor-made — your own vehicle, chauffeur-guide and itinerary. We can also coordinate larger group travel on request.
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