The Great Island Safari

Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to Negombo for rest and coastal relaxation. Meet your guide and receive an introduction to the wildlife regions included in your journey.

Travel to Wilpattu National Park and spend extended time exploring its forest and natural lakes. Morning and afternoon safari opportunities increase the chance of observing leopards, sloth bears, deer and birdlife.

Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura before travelling toward the Cultural Triangle. Join a safari in Minneriya or a nearby park selected according to seasonal elephant movements.

Ascend into tea country and experience Sri Lanka’s cool highland environment. Trek through Horton Plains to World’s End and Baker’s Falls while looking for endemic plants and animals.

Take the celebrated train journey through forests, tea estates and mountain valleys to Ella. Spend the afternoon enjoying the village’s viewpoints and relaxed atmosphere.

Travel to the East Coast for a change of pace and beach relaxation. Visit Kumana National Park, an important wetland and birding destination known for resident and migratory species.

Visit the Elephant Transit Home near Udawalawe and join a safari in the national park. Continue to Yala for further wildlife viewing, including the possibility of leopard sightings.

Enter Sinharaja Rainforest with a knowledgeable nature guide. Walk beneath the dense canopy while searching for endemic birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plant life.

Travel to Bentota for two slower days near the coast. Enjoy a Madu River safari through mangroves and use the remaining time for beach relaxation.

Transfer to the airport after breakfast. Depart following an extensive exploration of Sri Lanka’s varied wildlife habitats.