Sri Lanka Leopard & Elephant Safari Tour
(9 Days / 10 Nights)
Embark on the ultimate wildlife adventure with our Leopard & Elephant Safari Tour. Over 9 days, explore Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks, including Yala, Udawalawe, and Minneriya, as well as cultural gems like Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy.
Yala National Park Safari
Udawalawe Elephant Safari
Minneriya Elephant Gathering
Wilpattu National Park Safari
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Embark on the ultimate wildlife adventure with our Leopard & Elephant Safari Tour. Over 9 days, explore Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks, including Yala, Udawalawe, and Minneriya, as well as cultural gems like Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy. Witness leopards in the wild, massive herds of elephants, exotic birds, and serene landscapes. This tour combines thrilling safari experiences with cultural exploration, scenic train rides, and relaxation in hill country and coastal resorts. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers.
Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, greeted by your guide.
Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town known for its beaches and lagoon.
Evening leisure: beach walk or lagoon boat ride.
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 2 – Negombo → Wilpattu National Park → Anuradhapura
Early morning drive to Wilpattu National Park for your first safari adventure, spotting leopards, sloth bears, and elephants.
Afternoon visit to Anuradhapura, exploring ancient ruins, sacred Bo Tree, and stupas.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 3 – Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Minneriya National Park
Morning transfer to Sigiriya.
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afternoon Minneriya National Park safari, famous for the annual elephant gathering.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 4 – Sigiriya → Dambulla → Polonnaruwa
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, renowned for Buddhist murals and statues.
Afternoon guided tour of Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital with well-preserved ruins.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya or Polonnaruwa.
Day 5 – Sigiriya → Kandy (Cultural Capital)
Drive to Kandy through scenic countryside.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred Buddhist site.
Evening Kandyan cultural dance show.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 6 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Hill Country Journey)
Scenic drive through tea plantations.
Visit a tea factory for Ceylon tea tasting.
Explore Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 – Nuwara Eliya → Udawalawe National Park
Drive to Udawalawe, home to wild elephant herds.
Afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park, spotting elephants, buffalo, and crocodiles.
Overnight stay near Udawalawe.
Day 8 – Udawalawe → Yala National Park
Morning drive to Yala National Park.
Afternoon safari: search for leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and diverse bird species.
Overnight stay in a safari lodge near Yala.
Day 9 – Yala → Colombo
Morning safari in Yala National Park for any last wildlife sightings.
Drive back to Colombo.
Evening leisure or shopping at ODEL or Colombo City Centre.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 10 – Departure from Colombo
Breakfast at hotel.
Depending on your flight, enjoy a brief Colombo city tour: Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, Independence Square.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
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