Sri Lankan Safaris
Sri Lankan Safaris
National Parks in Sri Lanka abound, and safaris are a great adventure for the whole family.
Yala, Wilpattu, and Uda Walawe National Parks are full of wildlife and Lightfoot Travel can organise tented safaris throughout the region – with modern comforts of course! Spot elephants, monkeys, storks, ibises, crocodiles, and the largest population of leopard in the world.
The National Parks are a great little side trip on the way from Hill Country down to the Southern Beaches.
Our favourite itineraries in Sri Lankan Safaris
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From $7,240 pp
Classic Sri Lanka
Colombo Hill Country Cultural Triangle Sri Lankan Safaris Galle Fort
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See the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the Cultural Triangle
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Head on a safari searching for elephants, black bears, monkeys, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard
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Visit a working tea plantation in the heart of the Hill Country
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Unwind on the beaches of the south-coast
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort
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From $3,500 pp
Wild Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Safaris Cultural Triangle Southern Beaches
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Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and trek through tea estates
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Meet elephants at Udawalawe National Park
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Go on a night time turtle watch at Rekawa
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Search for the elusive Sri Lanka leopard at Yala National Park
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Enjoy whale and dolphin watching on Sri Lanka’s south coast
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From $3,670 pp
Sri Lanka with Kids
Colombo Galle Fort Sri Lankan Safaris Cultural Triangle
- Explore the city of Anuradhapura, one of the most important sites in medieval Asia
- Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Wind through the Central Highlands by rail and visit a tea plantation
- See Sri Lanka’s wildlife on game drives in the Yala National Park
- Relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy watersports and whale watching
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From $6,000 pp
A Sri Lankan Honeymoon
Colombo Cultural Triangle Galle Fort Sri Lankan Safaris
- Visit a local tea estate and learn about the tea making process in the Hill Country
- Indulge in massages and long swims at your boutique property in Kandy
- Head on sunset game drives at Yala National Park
- Enjoy candlelit dinners under starry skies and by dramatic seas
- Wander the streets of Galle Fort, visiting the shops, bars, cafes and restaurants
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Our favourite hotels
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Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safari
Specialising in ecotourism camping adventures, which take you into the heart of the Sri Lankan wilderness, Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris give travellers the chance to get up close to Sri Lankan wildlife. Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris focuses on sustainability, the mission being to protect and preserve Sri Lanka’s National Parks and Reserves for the animals and for generations to...
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Chena Huts Hotel
Chena Huts sits nestled among dunes and trees at the ocean’s edge, between Yala National Park and the Indian Ocean. Sea turtles come to the beach to lay eggs by moonlight and elephants wander down from the nearby jungle to play in the surf. The resort is fringed on one side by tropical jungle and on the other by a saltwater lake where flamingos can be seen wading close to shore. Despite the...
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Dramatic ocean views, endless beaches, dreamy star-studded skies and plenty of wildlife make Wild Coast Tented Lodge a fabulous hideaway. Perched at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, in the heart of Yala National Park, Wild Coast, it’s a place where the ocean meets the jungle and accommodation meets relaxation. This Relais Chateaux accredited property boasts 28 luxury tents which sit in...
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Kulu Safaris
Kulu Safaris operate mobile tented camping safaris in Sri Lanka, combining professional guides and luxury camping facilities all deep within the National Parks of Yala, Uda Walawe and Wilpattu. The tents provide a queen size bed, hot water showers and a separate loo tent, and there is a verandah for you to relax on outside of your tent after a day spent exploring some of the most fascinating...
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Similar destinations
Hill Country
In our opinion, Hill Country is the most magical part of the entire country, and the train journey from Colombo up into the winding hills is one of the best in the world.
Cultural Triangle
An upside down scalene triangle with its lower point aiming south at the medieval city of Kandy. Northeast lies ancient Polonnaruwa forming the triangle’s right point, and northwest the magnificent ruins of Anuradhapura act as the final point.
Galle Fort
Galle Fort, located a short 1.5-hour drive from the capital Colombo, is a favourite of ours for its colourful history, beautiful jewelery shops, and gorgeous sunsets over the Fort walls.
