⭐ Tour Highlights
Minneriya Gathering (300+ elephants) · Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO) · Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe · Yala Leopards (world's highest density) · Bundala Flamingos
The big five of Sri Lanka — elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and flamingos across four national parks.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
💡 All timings flexible — adjusted to your flight, pace and preferences. Routes planned for minimum backtracking.
Day 1BIA to Minneriya
Open Day 1 Route on Google Maps ↗Drive to Minneriya (175 km)
Afternoon jeep safari — The Gathering (Jul–Oct): 300–400+ elephants at ancient reservoir
Day 2Sigiriya & Kaudulla
Open Day 2 Route on Google Maps ↗Sigiriya Rock Fortress (optional climb, UNESCO)
Kaudulla National Park evening safari — elephant herds at sunset
Day 3Udawalawe
Open Day 3 Route on Google Maps ↗Drive to Udawalawe (240 km)
Elephant Transit Home — feeding & rehabilitation centre
Udawalawe jeep safari — elephant herds, water buffalo, crocodiles
Day 4Yala National Park
Open Day 4 Route on Google Maps ↗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
Key Attractions
Minneriya Gathering (300+ elephants)
Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO)
Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe
Yala Leopards (world's highest density)
Bundala Flamingos
✓ Includes
Private driver · fuel · tolls · parking
✗ Excludes
Hotels · meals · entrance fees · safari jeeps (~LKR 8,000–12,000/jeep)
🏨 Suggested accommodation: Habarana · Udawalawe · Tissamaharama