Wildlife Experience of Sri Lanka
Wildlife Experience of Sri Lanka
In a situation where Sri Lanka has become a global hotspot for its biodiversity, the Department of Wildlife Conservation has declared 22 National Parks in Sri Lanka. From Yala to Minneriya to Udawalawe, this wildlife tour covers wildlife from all the popular regions of the country. Experience National Parks, thrilling jeep safari rides and adventurous nights of camping around National Parks on this adventure-packed tour!
Day
1
Colombo
At Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by a Zoom lanka representative who will be your driver and guide for the duration of this 14-day wildlife tour. Your first stop will be the capital Colombo and explore the city briefly before arriving at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day
2, 3
Wilpattu
On the way to Wilpattu, you will visit Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary for beautiful natural wetlands and bird watching. At Wilpattu you stay at the Big Game Camp.
On day 03, a full day jeep safari is planned to thoroughly explore and observe the wildlife of Wilpattu National Park.
Day
4
Sigiriya
Next, you will reach Sigiriya by lunch time, take a village tour and then have a chance to eat a real meal of rice and curry. After that, after a 45 minutes drive you can reach Minneriya where a jeep safari is organized for you to travel in Minneriya National Park. You will spend the night in Sigiriya city.
Day
5
Kandy
On day 05, you have a morning excursion to Sigiri Sanctuary for bird watching. Later, climb the famous Lion Rock in Sigiriya. This is an activity that many can do and should not be missed as the magnificent views from the top of the rock as well as the beautiful murals carved into the rock are a must-do.
After visiting Lion’s Rock, you will arrive in Kandy before 5.00 pm so that you can attend the cultural dance performance in Kandy in the evening. After breakfast, you will arrive at the hotel for a restful night.
Day
6, 7
Nuwara Eliya
The next morning you will visit the Udawattakele Reserve and then visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. After viewing the beautiful plants in the gardens, you will arrive at the hotel to spend the next two nights on your way to Nuwara Eliya.
On day 07 of this wildlife tour, you will visit Horton Plains National Park in the morning, the entrance route is a 9.5 km nature trail that includes a visit to World’s End and Baker’s Falls.
Day
8, 9
Udawalawe
From Nuwara Eliya, the next morning, you will visit the beautiful city of Ella – Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adams Peak. After breakfast, you will arrive at Udawalawe and arrive at the hotel to spend two nights.
Day 09 you will spend exploring the Udawalawe National Park on a jeep safari.
Day
10, 11
Yala
Next morning, you will arrive at Yala for the famous afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park and again you will stay here for two nights.
On the 11th, you have another morning jeep safari opportunity to explore the wildlife of Yala area. In the evening, you will be escorted to Boondala National Park for bird and wildlife watching.
Day
12, 13
Sinharajaya
On the 12th, another safari is arranged at Bundala National Park. You will then arrive at Sinharaja and check into the hotel to pay for the last two nights of your stay in Sri Lanka.
A full day trip is planned on the 13th to explore the Sinharaja Rainforest.
Day
14
Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport is about a four-hour drive from Sinharaja. Depending on your flight time, you will be picked up at the airport on the 14th.
If you are an animal lover, or if you want to explore Sri Lanka with an emphasis on wildlife diversity, we think this lineup is for you. Please contact us if you need to book your package or make any changes to the existing itinerary. Our friendly travel advisors are always on hand to assist you.