“Experience the untamed beauty of Sri Lanka”
9 Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Viewing Tour
Kalus Hideaway Udawalawe, CR8W+CG3, Walawegama Rd, Udawalawa 70190, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Wildlife Experience
Explore the best of Sri Lanka on a luxury wildlife safari that takes you to the country’s most renowned national parks in search of the spectacular wildlife that roam its wild places. Discover the amazing Asian elephants, the Sri Lankan leopard, the sloth bear, and numerous other magnificent creatures as you explore an immensely rich, bio-diversity hotspot that attracts nature lovers from around the world. Explore the forest and bush before ending your trip off at the coast where you could enjoy sightings of whales and dolphins if you are lucky. An exciting safari awaits in beautiful Sri Lanka.
Key information
- Minimum or maximum group size: 2 - 20
- Starting point and ending point: Udawalawe - Negombo
- Languages spoken: English, German, Dutch, Spanish
- Park fees not included
Highlights
- Visit Sri Lanka's most famous national parks
- Spot amazing Asian elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, and sloth bears
- Explore a region with immense biodiversity that attracts nature lovers globally
- Experience the diverse forest and bush landscapes
- End your trip at the coast with possible sightings of whales and dolphins
- Enjoy a luxurious safari adventure
- 8 nights accommodation
Styles
9 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, German, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer included:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
20:00
Kalu's Hideaway at Udawalawe
Situated on 5 acres of meticulously maintained garden, enveloped by shrubs and forest, adjacent to the stunning Udawalawa Reservoir, Kalu's Hideaway Hotel provides essential lodging for guests visiting Udawalawa National Park. Located in a secluded dry zone village, a mere 10-minute drive from the entrance of Udawalawa National Park.
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Experience the abundant wildlife of Sri Lanka during your vacation at Cinnamon Wild Yala, a luxurious hotel located in Yala.
Gal Oya Eco Lodge
Experience an ancient land unspoiled by the passage of time; a peaceful sanctuary where you can reestablish your connection with the natural cycles of the planet. Engage with the environment and submerge yourself in the local traditions. Delve into the diverse wildlife of Gal Oya, an isolated and seldom-visited wilderness region in Sri Lanka.
Jetwing Sea
Jetwing Sea is a remarkable beach resort in Sri Lanka, providing guests with luxury, elegance, and extravagance along the stunning coastline of Negombo.
Program
Day 1: Airport - Udawalawe
Upon your arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, you will be met by one of the representatives who will take you to your hotel in Udawalawe. Relax for the remainder of the day and eagerly await the start of your safari in the morning.
Day 2: Full day safari in Udawalawe National Park
Wake up early and enter the Udawalawe National Park for the opportunity to enjoy a full day exploring the reserve. Enjoy a packed breakfast and lunch during the safari, allowing you to stay in the park and explore all that it has to offer. You will make your way to the beautiful Wawulpane limestone caves before heading back to the hotel for the evening.
Day 3: Udawalawe - Yala
Enjoy some breakfast, and then today you leave towards Yala. En route visit the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe for the chance to see a baby elephant. Later you will drive to Yala and check in to the hotel for your overnight.
Day 4: Yala full day safari
Rise early and visit the Yala National Park to start another exiting full day safari in Yala. You will be served a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari. Take in the amazing wilderness experience in the famous national park. Later you will be heading to the hotel for relaxing the remainder of the day.
Day 5: Yala - Gal Oya
Enjoy a savory breakfast in the hotel and you will proceed to Gal Oya before midday. You will be picked up in Yala to depart for Gal Oya to check in at your new accommodation. In the evening, after a boat safari on Gal Oya reserve, you will go to your hotel for your amazing dinner time.
Day 6: Full day safari in Gal Oya
Wake up early morning and enter the Gal Oya National Park for the full day safari. Enjoy a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari. Later you will be able to enjoy a walking safari with Sri Lanka’s Chief Vaddha. In the evening return to the hotel.
Day 7: Full day safari in Gal Oya
Today you will start another incredible safari in Gal Oya National Park to further explore the park. Later you will see some birds and then you will have a hike in the local village. Later return to the hotel and enjoy your dinner. Then you can have a night walk in the jungle for the amazing nighttime experience.
Day 8: Gal Oya - Negombo
This is your final breakfast in Gal Oya, and then you will proceed to Negombo to spend your final night in Sri Lanka. Check in to the hotel. You will have an opportunity to explore Negombo and the beach awaits with your delicious dinner.
Day 9: Negombo - Airport
After a late breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the airport, marking the end of your trip.
Location
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, situated peacefully in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, boasts a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is a place where the essence of Buddhism thrives and where the beauty of nature remains untouched. With its breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage, and unique experiences, Sri Lanka is truly a remarkable destination.
Spanning just 65,610 square kilometers, this country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1,330 kilometers of coastline with beautiful beaches, 15 national parks teeming with wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of Botanical Gardens, 350 waterfalls, and 25,000 water bodies. With a history that spans over 2,500 years, Sri Lanka, once known as Serendib, Tabrobance, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon, is an island of enchanting beauty.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park lies on the border of Sabaragamuwa Province and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka. The park was established to provide sanctuary for wild animals that were displaced by construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir at the Walawe River. It also protects the reservoir's catchment. It covers a total of 30,821 hectares (119.00 sg miles) and was established 30 June 1972.
The area was previously used for shifting cultivation (chena agriculture) before the park was established. After the declaration of the national park, farmers were gradually removed. It is located 165 km (103 mi) away from Colombo. Udawalawe is a vital habitat for waterbirds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist spot and is the third most visited park in the country.
Udawalawe National Park is located in the country's dry and wet zones. This means that it is relatively dry, even outside of the rainy season of March to May and October to January.
The Ratnapura District is the left bank of UdaWalawe Reservoir. The Monaragala District's eastern sector is on the right bank. The UdaWalawe-Thamalvila road defines the southern boundary. The Sevanagala Sugar Plantation is located to the south of this road. UdaWalawe's main attraction is the elephants. There are 600 of them in the park, in herds up to 50. The perimeter of most of the park is enclosed by an elephant-proof fence. This prevents elephants from wandering into areas where there is more human population or cattle. Unfenced borders are where elephants can migrate in and out of the park. You can best observe herds between 6.30am and 10am, and again between 4pm and 6.30pm.
Yala National Park
Tissamaharama is the entrance to Yala National Park. Visitors can reach the Palatupana after a 20-kilometer drive through Kirinda. The well-designed visitor center at Palatupana provides tourists with information and assigns a tracker to all incoming vehicles. The park provides soft-top jeeps for viewing wildlife. The best times for Yala Safari tours in Yala National Park are at dawn and dusk.
Ruhuna National Park has a hot and dry climate due to its location in one of Sri Lanka's arid regions. The average annual temperature is 27 degrees Celsius, but during the dry season, the temperature can reach 37 degrees Celsius.
Yala National Park provides the best opportunity to see Sri Lanka's diverse wildlife: colorfully painted storks in troops are seen perched at the shores of the lagoon where the crocodiles have chosen to doze off; lovely fan-tailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap, and chatter; elephants are seen in the bush jungle; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the A total of 32 mammal species have been identified. The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), and wild boar (Sus scrofa) are among the threatened species.
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka, was established in 1954. It is the main catchment area of SenanayakeSamudraya's largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. SenanayakeSamudraya is a result of the Gal Oya project, which saw the damming of the Gal Oya at Inginiyagala (in 1950).
The Gal Oya National Park's elephant herd is a key feature. It can be viewed throughout the year. The forest's notable flora includes three important herbs of Ayurveda medicine triphala: Terminaliachebula (Telegraphiabellirica), and Emblicaofficinalis.
The Gal Oya Development Board managed the park from 1954 to 1965 until it was taken over by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. It is located 314 km (195 miles) from Colombo.
You should spend time with the Asian elephant on this Sri Lanka safari. Imagine that you are enjoying the beautiful wildlife of Sri Lanka and then suddenly, an elephant emerges from a clearing. The elephant moves slowly towards the shoreline, taking a sip from the water and dipping its trunk in the water with dexterity and diligence. It is a simple act. It's one of survival. Yet, it is a symbol of survival. A picture that is ingrained in your consciousness for all time.
Gal Oya National Park's elephants are the most skilled swimmers of all mammals. They've also claimed the green, leafy islands as their own. The Asian elephant swimming from one island to the next is one of life's most memorable sights. They are surprisingly calm for such a large creature. As they emerge from the water, their enormous size is revealed. You have to witness it for yourself.You are open to new horizons. They can help you get there. lt is time to discover your place in the natural world.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 8 nights accommodation
- All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All ground transport (including airport transfers)
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Government taxes and service charges
What's not included
- Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments visited
- 4x4 moderate safari Jeep
- Seasonal supplement
- Any other tours or services not mentioned above
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
136 km
Transfer included
The team will warmly welcome you at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport and will be holding a signboard with your name for easy identification.
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Airport transfer included: Bandaranaike International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 5 days before arrival.
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