Sri Lanka Safari 12 Days
- Head out on multiple safaris in 4WDs through Wilpattu, Minneriya, Kumana and Yala National Parks, looking out for herds of native elephants, leopards, buffalo, deer, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds and more.
- Don infrared night goggles and witness sea turtles coming ashore at Rekawa beach to lay their eggs while hatchlings dash down to the water to start their new life.
- Chill out beachside on Arugam Bay and soak up some free time to chill out, explore at your own pace and maybe go swimming.
- Explore the biodiverse Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, unique due to its three vastly different ecosystems – the coast, the mangroves and the freshwater tanks.
- See the incredible site of Sigiriya – a UNESCO World Heritage site, this ruined fortress is one of Sri Lanka's most famous spots. Discover the ruins among thousands of birds, who thrive in the surrounding forests.
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What's included in Sri Lanka Safari 12 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Negombo
Negombo
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. If you arrive early, maybe relax on the golden sand beaches and soak up some sun or feast on fresh seafood. The surrounding countryside is also perfect to explore on a bicycle (which you can rent with help from hotel reception). Tonight, ask your trip leader for the best local restaurants for dinner.
Day 2 | Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu
Drive to Wilpattu this morning, visiting Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary on the way. Anawilundawa is unique because it borders three vastly different ecosystems – the coast, the mangroves and the freshwater tanks. This makes it one of the six RAMSAR Wetlands in Sri Lanka and a favourable nesting and breeding ground for hundreds of species of birds. Some of the species found here include herons, open-bills, great cormorants, white ibis, egrets, stalks, pheasant-tailed jacnas and the purple swamp hen. A total of 20 species of mammals have been recorded here, too, including the rusty-spotted cat, the fishing cat, the Indian otter, the slender loris, the toque monkey and 74 species of butterflies. Continue to Wilpattu and when you arrive, set out for an evening safari in the national park. This thick, dry jungle features floodplain lakes and boasts an impressive variety of flora in the huge expanses of forest.
Food and Drinks
Unearth a region of wild delights and rich biodiversity through the depths of Sri Lanka’s forests and national parks. With safaris on land and on foot, you’ll have the best chance of spotting some of Sri Lanka's iconic wildlife, including herds of native elephants in their natural habitat, leopards, thousands of birds, slender lorises, monkeys, crocodiles, buffalo, deer and jackals. You’ll also see the epic UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, exploring the ruined fortress. Couple these experiences with some delicious local food and beautiful beaches and you’ll love this wildlife-focused, nature-filled itinerary in some of Asia’s best jungles and forests.
Inclusions
- Wilpattu National Park - Evening 4WD Safari
- Anawilundawa - Bird Sanctuary
- Popem’s Arboretum - Evening Nature Walk
- Wilpattu National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
- Habarana - Cooking Demo & Home Cooked Meal
- Minneriya National Park - Evening 4x4 Safari
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit
- Kumana National Park - Evening 4WD Safari
- Kumana National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
- Panama Lake - Nature Walk
- Yala National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
- Yala National Park - Evening 4WD Safari
- Bundala NP - Morning Safari
- Rekawa - Turtle Nesting Observation
- Galle - Dutch Fort
- Galle - Walking tour
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Meeting Points
- Jetwing Sea, Palangaturai,Kochchikade, Sri Lanka
End Points
- Sofia Colombo, 295 & 295 A, Galle Road, Sri Lanka
