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Photo summary of all parks captured by our wildlife experts

Malabar Pied-Hornbill, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Crested hawk-eagle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Curious Sri Lankan Jackal in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Blue faced malkoha, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Spotted deers are abundant in Sri Lankan National Parks

Big male leopard, Lucas (YM16), in Yala, Sri Lanka

Jeep appearing under the tree cover, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Asian green bee-eater in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Elephant in front of New Buthawa wildlife bangalow, Yala, Sri Lanka

Majestic walk of a giant, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Chestnut headed bee-eater in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Crested Serpent Eagle having breakfast, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan jackal is watching us, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Wilpattu National park, Sri Lanka is full of lakes with a diverse ecosystem

Brown fish owl through the trees, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Young tusker near Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Indran, the big male leopard (YB5M10), Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Pair of sambar deers resting in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

Leopard cub growling on a tree, Yala National Park, Block V, Sri Lanka

Elephants drinking water, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Crocodiles can be seen in many national parks in Sri Lanka

Crocodile sub bathing with water buffalos, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Big male leopard, Jerry (YM44), Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Indian Flapshell turtle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

White-bellied sea eagle waiting for a hunt, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Rare black necked stork in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Leopardess at Kuruttupandi marching forward, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Red-Backed Sea-Eagle (Brahminy Kite) having a fish, Yala NP, Sri Lanka

Safari jeep designed for photographers, Yala, Sri Lanka

Crocodile eating a wild boar carcass, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Horton Plains: Lion in Horton Plains Sri lanka

Famous mother leopard HPF04 in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

Large Lesser Adjutant Stork, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Changeable hawk-eagle in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

A star tortoise is walking in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Baby elephant marching forward with family in Minneriya, Sri Lanka

White-bellied sea eagle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Adorable leopard cub gazing at us, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Lone elephant marching forward, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Lone male elephant crossing the lake, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Sambar deers walking under Horton plains sun rise

Big male leopard named Baagu (KLM2) walking slowly, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Changeable hawk-eagle in Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Leopard cub resting after a heavy meal, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Eagle about to take off, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Some urgency for spotted deers and wild boars, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Rare black necked stork in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Family of monkeys in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Herd of elephants blocking the road, Yala, Sri Lanka

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka is home to lots of Lizards

Indian Flapshell turtle in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Rare leopard mating sighting in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Pack of Sri Lankan jackals in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Beautiful peacocks are very common in Sri Lanka

Sambar deers can be rarely seen in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Lone elephant at sunset in Minneriya National Park

Large herds of elephants can be seen at Minneriya NP, Sri Lanka

Grown up wild boar in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Leopard with a wild boar carcass in Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Morning vibe in the heaven, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Tufted gray langur (Hanuman money) in Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Mother and 2 cubs roaming in the wild, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Hungry Sri Lankan sloth bear, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Elephant welcomes a group of tourists at Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Colourful Hoopoe in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Spotted dears are common around lakes in Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

A young sambar deer on alert, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Water buffalo in the lake, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Sambar deer in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Safari jeep on Weheragala dam, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan junglefowl is the national bird in Sri Lanka

Wild water buffalo in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Some urgency for spotted deers and wild boars, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Jeep appearing under the tree cover, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Chestnut headed bee-eater in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Sambar deers can be rarely seen in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Elephant welcomes a group of tourists at Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Changeable hawk-eagle in Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Elephants drinking water, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Elephant in front of New Buthawa wildlife bangalow, Yala, Sri Lanka

Brown fish owl through the trees, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Curious Sri Lankan Jackal in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Big male leopard named Baagu (KLM2) walking slowly, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Wild water buffalo in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Sambar deer in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Water buffalo in the lake, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

White-bellied sea eagle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Big male leopard, Jerry (YM44), Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Crocodile eating a wild boar carcass, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Red-Backed Sea-Eagle (Brahminy Kite) having a fish, Yala NP, Sri Lanka

Leopard cub growling on a tree, Yala National Park, Block V, Sri Lanka

Rare black necked stork in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Blue faced malkoha, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Spotted deers are abundant in Sri Lankan National Parks

Family of monkeys in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Lone male elephant crossing the lake, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Colourful Hoopoe in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Herd of elephants blocking the road, Yala, Sri Lanka

Adorable leopard cub gazing at us, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Crested hawk-eagle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

White-bellied sea eagle waiting for a hunt, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan jackal is watching us, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Large herds of elephants can be seen at Minneriya NP, Sri Lanka

Hungry Sri Lankan sloth bear, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Baby elephant marching forward with family in Minneriya, Sri Lanka

Pair of sambar deers resting in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

Crocodile sub bathing with water buffalos, Kumana NP, Sri Lanka

Changeable hawk-eagle in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Safari jeep on Weheragala dam, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Lone elephant at sunset in Minneriya National Park

Indran, the big male leopard (YB5M10), Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

Pack of Sri Lankan jackals in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Rare leopard mating sighting in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Young tusker near Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Large Lesser Adjutant Stork, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Big male leopard, Lucas (YM16), in Yala, Sri Lanka

Malabar Pied-Hornbill, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Eagle about to take off, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Tufted gray langur (Hanuman money) in Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

Safari jeep designed for photographers, Yala, Sri Lanka

Rare black necked stork in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Spotted dears are common around lakes in Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Majestic walk of a giant, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Crocodiles can be seen in many national parks in Sri Lanka

Grown up wild boar in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan junglefowl is the national bird in Sri Lanka

Crested Serpent Eagle having breakfast, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Beautiful peacocks are very common in Sri Lanka

Morning vibe in the heaven, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Famous mother leopard HPF04 in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

A star tortoise is walking in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Lone elephant marching forward, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Mother and 2 cubs roaming in the wild, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka is home to lots of Lizards

Sambar deers walking under Horton plains sun rise

Asian green bee-eater in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Indian Flapshell turtle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Indian Flapshell turtle in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Leopardess at Kuruttupandi marching forward, Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

A young sambar deer on alert, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Wilpattu National park, Sri Lanka is full of lakes with a diverse ecosystem

Leopard cub resting after a heavy meal, Yala NP, Block V, Sri Lanka

Leopard with a wild boar carcass in Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

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Experience Sri Lanka’s wildlife wonders! Plan your dream safari with our Cost Calculator and Safari booking services in Sri Lanka. Find affordable packages to Yala, Udawalawe, Wilpattu & more. Choose your National Park, duration, and fill your details for a personalized quote.

Use Our Safari Cost Calculator/ Safari booking service to Get Instant Quotes

How it Works:

1. Select your preferred National Park.
2. Choose your desired safari duration and fill your booking details.
3. Get an instant quote tailored to your needs.

How to choose your wildlife jeep safari in Sri Lanka

Every park is unique, please talk to an expert to decide the best for your needs, and the seasonal weather.
Type of safari jeep matters for comfort, visibility of animals, and photographing wildlife properly.
National parks are big and has many routes, so a good driver & a tracker choose best routes and timing for the client interests.
Leopard sightings are not pure luck, it requires careful planning, expert tracking, patience, commitment and also a bit of luck.
Entering the park early as possible is key for better sightings, specially leopards. We book tickets the day before whenever possible for our clients to skip queues at the gates.
Safari is not just a jeep and a driver, you will need food, water, ice box, snacks, photography gears to get the best experience.
Sri Lankan parks are home to many wild animals, so do not resort to few options, enjoy all of them.

How to prepare for your wildlife safari day in Sri Lanka

Make sure to depart your hotel early to enter the park at 6am sharp if you are doing a morning safari. Please remember there could be long queues to buy tickets during the season. 2pm entry is recommended for evening safaris in general.
Jeeps are open on the sides and top to see wildlife better, so the early morning safaris will be a little cold with the breeze, so being prepared with a little cover is recommended. It will be hot after the sun rises usually.
Normal clothing is recommended in Sri Lanka.
During the safari, keep communication with the driver, and guide/ tracker for your needs, animal preferences.
Jeeps will stop at rest areas from time to time for breakfast, lunch and for toilets. Many parks have dedicated rest areas., but unfortunately some parks do not.
Yala block I is closed between 12 pm – 2 pm for a lunch break, so you can have lunch at the rest area during this time if you are doing a full day safari.
You can ask your guide or driver for any emergency. You cannot get down the jeep in the park outside rest areas, or bungalows due to park laws and safety.
During animal 🐆 🐘 🦆 🐻 🐊 🦊 🐖 🐃 sightings, please communicate to guide/ driver the time to leave the sighting once you are done.
Stay away from monkeys 🐒, do not keep food unattended at the rest area.
Please do not feed any wild animals.
Please do not take your head or arms out of the jeeps for safety and to adhere to law.
Please do not throw plastics or polythene anywhere inside the park.
Please stay calm and follow the instructions from the driver and guide if a big elephant or herds come close to the jeep.
Stay patient if the driver stops for sometime, expecting a leopard 🐆 or bear 🐻 appearance nearby based on their tracking.
Jeep safari operators will arrange lunch, breakfast, fruits, water bottles, Ice box, soft drinks which are recommended based on the time of the day and duration of the safari.
Binoculars are recommended to explore distant⁠ animals, specially birds, and leopards.
Remember to take photos/ videos at the entrance gates, rest area, animal sightings and during the safari for your records.
You can give a tip to the driver, guide if you think they did the job after the safari.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I get visa to Sri Lanka?

Usually a traveller will get a 30 day single entry visa online or on arrival at the airport. You can apply online via the official government website.

Do I need a tourist board licensed guide for my Sri Lanka visit?

Simple answer is No. But we recommend to book a tourist board authorised guide or an authorised driver for your visit to get the best experience in Sri Lanka. This way you improve your safety, trust, and experience overall as they are trained to perform best.

What is the ideal size of a tourist group to Sri lanka to reduce cost?

Ideal group would be of 6 travellers or more. Transportation cost and safari ticket/jeep costs would be shared across the team, so the price would be less per individual. If you can group more than 6 people, that would be even better.

How to get a Sim card in Sri Lanka for internet?

You can buy a sim card at the airport itself by producing your travel documents for few bucks. Internet packages are very cheap in Sri Lanka and they will active the card for you. Refer 4G coverage maps of Dialog and Mobitel internet providers.

Do I need Sri Lankan currency LKR for transactions in Sri Lanka?

All transactions are done in LKR in Sri Lanka, other than few tourist hotels and restaurants accepting foreign currencies. Alternatively you can pay by your credit or debit card at some places. But we highly recommend to exchange some of your currency to local currency at one of the airport exchange counters.

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Guided Bird Watching Tour in Horton Plains

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Danny & his family returned to Sri Lanka after 40 years

Family visit to Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Evening Peaceful Time at Galle Fort Light House, Sri Lanka

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Lunch Break During A Full Day Safari at Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka

Marina & her friends from Serbia enjoying our Premium Safari

Julie & friends received a grand welcome

Monika & Toni from Poland at Udawalawe National Park safari

Subho with a Snake at Telijjawila Snake Farm

Danny and his family & friends at Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka

Car Seats Can be Mounted in Every Car for the Safety of the Kids

Our Clients Preparing for a Kumana Evening Safari, Sri Lanka

Waterfalls are a main attractions of many guests coming to Sri Lanka

Our Kids Friends Tours are of High Demand

Quick Lunch to save time for more safari time in Wilpattu National Park

Kids love the Sri Lankan sandy beaches and sun

Our clients use luxury safari jeeps in Sri Lanka

We Welcomed Young Wildlife Lovers, Shreya and Subho from India

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Shreya & Subho Enjoying freedom at Weheragala Dam, Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

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Shreya & Subho during Safari in Yala Block V, Sri Lanka

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After a Guided Bird Watching Tour in Wilpattu National Park