Safari at Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers captivating safaris amidst its diverse landscapes. Encounter majestic elephants, elusive leopards, and colorful birds in national parks like Yala and Udawalawe. The thrill of wildlife, coupled with stunning scenery, makes a Sri Lankan safari an unforgettable adventure, showcasing the island's rich biodiversity and natural beauty.
Safari at Yala National Park
Yala National Park is one of Sri Lanka's most visited national parks. This is due to the number of Sri Lankan Leopards living in Yala. Block 1 has a population density of one leopard per square kilometer, making it a wildlife utopia.
Location: Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
Safari at Udawalawe National Park
Elephants can be observed annually in Udawalawe, while migrant birds can only be spotted from November to March. The most significant time to visit is during the dry season when elephants congregate at waterholes in enormous numbers.
Location: Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
Safari at Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu is located on Sri Lanka’s west coast. In the centre of the Cultural Triangle, the Wilpattu National Park extends inland towards the historical city of Anuradhapura. The Park is in dry zone woodland, with a few floodplain lakes surrounded by majestic white dunes. It has incredible vegetation in vast stretches of forest and diverse animals.
Location: North Western and North Central provinces, Sri Lanka
Safari at Horton Plains National Park
This biodiversity hotspot spans 3,160 hectares, with roughly 60% of the area covered by montane grasslands and the remainder by subtropical montane evergreen forests. Half of the woody plants are only found in Sri Lanka. Frequent cloud cover reduces sun exposure, resulting in a temperature range and flora and animals unique to the Park.
Location: Central province, Sri Lanka
Safari at Minneriya National Park
The Park is a significant home for two rare monkeys in Sri Lanka: the purple-faced langur and the toque macaque. The Park is frequented by large herbivorous animals such as Sri Lankan sambar deer and Sri Lankan axis deer. Minneriya is home to rare and endangered animals such as the Sri Lankan leopard and the Sri Lankan sloth bear. Minneriya is one of the regions in Sri Lanka where the slender grey loris is said to be found.
Location: North Central province, Sri Lanka
Safari at Hurulu Eco Park
The Sri Lankan elephant relies heavily on the forest reserve. The species is noted for its migratory behaviour, which occurs mainly during the dry season between the woodlands around the area. There are several additional protected sites surrounding Hurulu Forest Reserve. Nature reserves in Ritigala, Minneriya-Giritale, and Mahaweli flood basins.
Location: Trincomalee Road, Habarana , Sri Lanka
Safari at Bundala National Park
The Bundala National Park is the Greater Flamingo’s final known sanctuary, and enormous flocks may be seen throughout the migratory season. Bundala is Sri Lanka’s sole National Park, where visitors may see both types of crocodiles found on the island. There are a lot of Estuarine and Mugger Crocodiles here. The Estuarine Crocodile is the biggest of all reptiles, with males reaching 7m in length and weighing up to 1,200 kilos, while females are much smaller, going a maximum length of just 3m.
Location: Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Safari at Gal Oya National Park
This is different from your typical wildlife trip; game drives and boat safaris allow you to explore your new home in the Gal Oya National Park by land and water. Jeep or boat safaris will enable you to see anything from an elephant grazing the grassland to swimming between islands.
Location: Uva and Eastern provinces, Sri Lanka
