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The drives worth getting up at dawn for.
The 9 bentota safaris travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, how long you are out in the field, who runs the drive, and what a seat in the vehicle costs.
2-hour Bentota River mangrove boat safari with an English guide. Spot crocodiles, water monitors, monkeys, birds, and delta views.
Most Popular“Loved this activity today. Great communication beforehand, transport provided was clearly communicated. Captain on boat was a super lovely and informative. would recommend.”
A 2-hour Bentota River boat safari with hotel pickup, mangroves, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and a king coconut on board.
“This experience was amazing! Organising transport from an area outside of the listed ones was easy and efficient. My tour guide was eagle-eyed and managed to spot the tiniest chameleons and snakes. Would recommend 👍”
A 2-hour Bentota River cruise with a private guide, mangroves, and wildlife spotting for about $32, with hotel pickup and taxes included.
“We loved this! Never seen a mangrove forest up close and it felt like an unanticipated bucket-list experience. Our guide Hari was a lovely guy, very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and with a genuine passion for nature. We saw a chameleon, huge monitor lizard, baby crocodiles, and various birds including kingfishers and a sea eagle,…”
Udawalawe day trip from Bentota: 3-hour jeep safari, Elephant Transit Home, included lunch and pickup. Private starts early.
“Really good experience excellent safari.”
Cruise the Bentota River mangroves in Sri Lanka on a 2-hour safari for crocodiles, birds, and delta views, with hotel pickup.
“We had the most wonderful guide Harinder he was so knowledgeable and kind, the tour was amazing one we will never forget! From start to finish it was easy, and transport arranged even though we were out of the area! We fed monkeys held baby crocodiles it was memorable I would highly recommend, 10/10”
Bentota to Galle in one day: mangrove river safari, sea turtle conservation, Dutch Fort walk, stilt fishermen and included lunch.
“A lovely trip for the whole day and Lahir from Bentota travel what a lovely guy. Temple; boat trip fishing from stilts good company to book through.”
Yala safari day trip from Bentota with early pick-up, a 4-hour jeep drive, lunch included, and real chances at leopards and big game.
“Fantastic day out! Private transportation arranged on time and no dramas. Got to experience seeing beautiful animals and the lunch we had was my most favourite meal of the holiday...and ive had a lot of nice food! The guys were so good, cant recommend the day enough!”
A shared 2-hour Madu River boat safari from Bentota/Balapitiya with mangroves, wildlife, an island monastery, fish foot massage, and cinnamon.
“We were a large group of 13”
One-day Yala and Udawalawe safari from Bentota with picnic lunch, hotel pickup, 4x4 game drives, and Elephant Transit Home visit.
“Great for adventure person who loved the safari. The journey inside the safari will be a rough road however the reward will be great to spot some animals especially for the top chase leopard we got to see one in the end when we were about to leave yala safari.”
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