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sri lanka

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15 DAYS FROM 20000 PP

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YEAR ROUND

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Ultimate Wildlife Safari

Sri Lanka

An adventurous safari exploring Sri Lanka's best wildlife havens. Seek out leopards, elephants, sloth bears, diverse bird species and more, while also experiencing some of the islands cultural sights. Focusing on the diverse and fascinating wildlife of Sri Lanka, discover the flora and fauna of some of the islands best national parks. From leopards prowling the forests of Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, to the elephant herds of Udawalawe, Sri Lanka boasts a variety of unique ecosystems.

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WHY BOOK THIS TRIP


  • Submersing yourself in the culture, scenery and beauty of Kandy and visiting the museums, temples and souvenir shops that this city is renowned for
  • Tracking leopards and other wildlife in Yala National Park, by far the best national park for leopards in Asia
  • Enjoying the best possible safari experience in Sri Lanka with Leopard Safaris, staying in tents in the jungle, eating under the stars and chatting around the camp fire
  • Enjoying a walking tour in Galle
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Day 1 - Arrive Colombo - Wilpattu National Park

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival into Colombo International Airport, you will be met and transferred 4hr to Wilpattu National Park, the oldest and largest park in Sri Lanka. Enjoy your first afternoon safari in search of leopard, elephant and sloth bear.

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Days 2 - 3 - Wilpattu National Park

Over the next two days, enjoy both an early morning safari and an afternoon safari. Return to the campsite for a chilled drink and a Sri Lankan lunch. Evenings are magical within the campsite with lamps lit along the pathways and sumptuous jungle BBQ surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.

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Day 4 - Wilpattu - Anuradhapura

Early this morning you will enjoy your final safari in the National Park. After breakfast, head 2hr to the Anuradhapura District and check-in to Ulagalla Resort in Thirappane. Enjoy the riches of the kingdom or a natural adventure while immersed in luxurious, ecologically-sustainable beauty.

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Day 5 - Anuradhapura

After breakfast, a cycling tour of Anuradhapura with your local guide. Work your way in towards the centre of these UNESCO-protected ruins, passing paddy fields, crumbling jungle-enveloped structures and ancient irrigation systems until you reach the main city relics.

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Day 6 - Polonnaruwa & Minneriya National Park

Explore Polonnaruwa by tuk tuk with your local guide. As you travel between the monuments, take in the lush greenery and waterways that surround this historic site. In the afternoon, explore Minneriya National Park in an exclusive Jeep safari.

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Day 7 - Anuradhapura - Gal Oya National Park

Today you will transfer 5 hrs to Gal Oya National Park, a hidden gem where elephants swim from island to island in Sri Lanka's largest lake; Senansyake Sumdraya Lake. Check into your lodge and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

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Day 8 - Gal Oya National Park & Vedda Village

Early this morning you will enjoy a boat safari in Gal Oya National Park. In the afternoon, visit the indigenous Vedda community in Gal Oya, who live their traditional lifestyle as hunter-gatherers and farmers in remote forest areas and witness their traditional hunting methods.

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Day 9 - Gal Oya National Park

Enjoy a guided naturalist walk around the lodge in the morning. The park has hundreds of bird species so this is a wonderful opportunity to stretch your legs. After, you will head out to the National Park where you will enjoy a picnic.

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Day 10 - Gal Oya - Kandy

Today you will be transferred 4hrs to Sri Lanka's second largest city. Surrounded by lush green hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient king's era of Sri Lanka, it is rich with history, temples and culture. In the afternoon, you will visit the wonderful Temple of the Tooth.

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Day 11 - Kandy

This morning, visit Kandy’s Royal Botanical Garden with a local botanist. In the afternoon, you will enjoy the three-temple loop tour where you will discover Kandy’s most notable Buddhist temples and Hindu shrines. Travel the loop by tuk tuk, passing the paddy fields of the city’s countryside.

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Day 12 - Kandy - Dickoya

Today you will be met and transferred 3 hrs to Dickoya. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy your new surroundings. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a fisherman canoe ride on Castlereagh Reservoir.

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Day 13 - Dickoya - Yala

Today, you will continue southwards to Yala National Park (approximately six hours drive). Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative from Wild Coast Tented Lodge and transferred to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will enjoy your first safari in the National Park.

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Day 14 - Yala National Park

This morning you will enjoy an early morning safari in Yala National Park. Yala also has sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer, Asian Elephants, wild boar, crocodiles, monkeys, reptiles, buffaloes and numerous species of birds and one of the world's densest leopard populations.

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Day 16 - Yala National Park - Colombo

You will be transferred by a local air-conditioned minivan and taken back to the Dickwella for your flight to Colombo International Airport, for your international flight home.