Route
BIA → Wilpattu → Minneriya → Udawalawe → Yala → Bundala → BIA
Highlights
- Wilpattu Villus Ecosystem
- Minneriya Gathering
- Elephant Transit Home
- Yala Leopard Territory
- Bundala Flamingos
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Wilpattu
- Drive to Wilpattu (130 km)
- Afternoon jeep safari — leopard, sloth bear, deer in Villus lakes
Day 2Wilpattu Full Day
- Full day game drive — Villus ecosystem unique to Wilpattu
- Leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, hundreds of bird species
Day 3Minneriya Gathering
- Drive to Minneriya (200 km)
- Evening "Gathering" safari — up to 400+ elephants converging at reservoir
Day 4Udawalawe
- Elephant Transit Home feeding session
- Udawalawe jeep safari — elephant herds, crocodiles
Day 5Yala
- Yala Block 1 morning safari — peak leopard activity
- Afternoon drive · Yala beach sunset
Day 6Yala Full Day
- Full-day deep safari — crocodile lake · coastal blocks
- Night star-gazing from camp
Day 7Bundala & Return
- Bundala flamingo & migratory bird safari
- Drive back to BIA (280 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · safari jeeps (~LKR 8,000–12,000/jeep)
🏨 Suggested stays: Wilpattu · 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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