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Wildlife Safari Adventure

The big five of Sri Lanka — elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and flamingos across four national parks.

5 days800 kmBest: Feb – Jun (Yala) · Jul–Oct (Gathering)Wildlife lovers, photographers
Route

BIA → Minneriya → Sigiriya → Udawalawe → Yala → Bundala → BIA

Highlights

  • Minneriya Gathering (300+ elephants)
  • Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO)
  • Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe
  • Yala Leopards (world's highest density)
  • Bundala Flamingos

Day by day

Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.

Day 1BIA to Minneriya

  • Drive to Minneriya (175 km)
  • Afternoon jeep safari — The Gathering (Jul–Oct): 300–400+ elephants at ancient reservoir
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Day 2Sigiriya & Kaudulla

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (optional climb, UNESCO)
  • Kaudulla National Park evening safari — elephant herds at sunset
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Day 3Udawalawe

  • Drive to Udawalawe (240 km)
  • Elephant Transit Home — feeding & rehabilitation centre
  • Udawalawe jeep safari — elephant herds, water buffalo, crocodiles
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Day 4Yala National Park

  • Yala Block 1 — world's highest density of wild leopards
  • Full-day safari with packed lunch in the park
  • Yala beach sunset from jungle fringe
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Day 5Bundala & Return

  • Bundala Ramsar Wetland — flamingos, painted storks, migratory birds
  • Drive back to BIA (280 km)
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IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · safari jeeps (~LKR 8,000–12,000/jeep)

🏨 Suggested stays: Habarana · Udawalawe · Tissamaharama

Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.

Good to know

  • This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
  • The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
  • Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.

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