Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo on the west coast. In the afternoon, enjoy a lagoon boat ride and birdwatching experience where kingfishers, herons, and sea eagles are commonly seen. Overnight in Negombo.
After breakfast, drive north to Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest wildlife reserve. Settle into your lodge before heading out on an evening leopard-tracking safari, also keeping an eye out for deer, sloth bears, and exotic birds, overnight near Wilpattu.
Head out early for a morning safari in Wilpattu, exploring its unique villu wetlands. Later, continue the journey to Sigiriya, and enjoy an authentic village experience with bullock cart rides, a canoe trip, and a locally cooked lunch. Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana.
In the afternoon, embark on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the spectacular elephant gathering, where hundreds of elephants congregate near the reservoir. Spend the evening at leisure in your lodge surrounded by nature. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Drive to Kandy, the cultural capital of the highlands. Visit Udawattakele Sanctuary, a serene forest reserve home to monkeys, birds, and lush vegetation, before enjoying a colourful Kandyan cultural show in the evening. Overnight in Kandy.
After breakfast, travel south to Yala National Park, one of Asia’s best leopard habitats. Settle into your safari lodge before going on an evening game drive in search of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species, and then spend the night near Yala.
Depart early for a dawn safari in Yala, when wildlife is most active. Afterwards, head to the relaxed southern beach town of Mirissa, where you can enjoy the afternoon at leisure by the sea. Overnight in Mirissa.
Depending on the season, go on an optional whale-watching excursion to spot blue whales and dolphins off the Mirissa coast. Later, transfer to Colombo for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable wildlife journey through Sri Lanka.
