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The drives worth getting up at dawn for.
The 13 wildlife safaris travellers rate highest in Sri Lanka, from leopards in Yala to the elephant herds of Udawalawe and the parks around Sigiriya. Which park for which animal, the best time of day, and what a jeep costs.
Private 4x4 Udawalawe safari with Udawalawa pickup, guide and snacks. See elephants plus birds, crocs, and more in 4 hours.
Most Popular“We booked the afternoon safari in order to be able to visit the park on our way from the hill country to the southern coast. Gimhana picked us up promptly at the restaurant which we had chosen as the pickup spot. We were the only two Read more”
Colombo day trip to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Caves with optional village tour or safari, hotel pickup, and sunrise-to-night views.
“It was a long tour that lasted from morning to night, but it was a very fulfilling and wonderful trip!”
Yala National Park safaris from Kotapola with jeep drives, an English guide, breakfast and drinks. Full day adds lunch by the ocean.
Private Udawalawe elephant safari in a 4x4 with an expert guide. Spot wild herds, birds, crocodiles, and more in Sri Lanka.
Full-day Yala safari from 4:30am to 6pm with a small-group jeep, breakfast and lunch, and a serious shot at leopards.
“The full day was absolutely worth it. Ask for Su! He is the best guide and will make the day very enjoyable with all of his knowledge and experience. Even though it rained, he helped us make the most of our day.”
Yala National Park safari by 4WD jeep with golden-hour leopard odds, meals, and pickup near Tissamaharama from $14 plus entrance.
Golden hour Yala safari from Kotapola with a 4WD jeep and English guide. Morning or afternoon chances for leopards, elephants, sloth bears.
“Ishan was amazing driver and we had a beautiful experience:) 100% recommendations”
4-hour private jeep safari from Sigiriya. Chase wild elephants and birds with expert drivers, free pickup, and smart park switches.
“Fantastic trip to Minneriya. Saw lots of elephants but also wonderful birds and other wildlife. It was a highlight of our trip,”
From Sigiriya, ride into Minneriya for a 4-hour jeep safari chasing wild elephant herds, photo moments, and other Sri Lanka wildlife.
“there were a lot of elephants so it was really good. because one park was closed (or the elephants had moved) it was a bit busy. but our guide did a great kob making sure we saw a lot.”
Yala National Park safari with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. Small-group jeeps, golden-hour leopard odds, pickup, and optional lunch.
“Very good service. The vehicle came at the promised time and the driver/guide was able to navigate us so that we were able to see a Leopard, a tusker, other elephants and so many other wildlife.”
Private jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya for elephant sightings, with park choice based on weather and respectful wildlife viewing.
“Great safari trip. Our driver was the amazing and spent extra time taking us to less busy spots within the park. Highly recommend.”
Air-conditioned transfer from Ella to the south coast plus a Yala National Park jeep safari, with expert guides and real wildlife viewing.
“Everything was perfect, arranged on time - picked up from the point in Ella. The safari was so good, we saw a lot of animals. I highly recommend, especially with our tour guide - Bale. Thank you Bale for such amazing safari!!”
Early-entrance safari in Yala aimed at leopard sightings, with hotel pickup, small jeeps, and optional picnic meals—plus separate park fees.
“The tour could give specific information earlier that we could enjoy our day more. But unfortunately they sent a location through e-mail but when clicked the link there was written that it’s untrusted site, I tried to continue to see further ‘which Read more”
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