Colombo · NATIONAL PARKS
Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu are all long drives with dark starts. The 15 below compare drive time, session length and the odds of a sighting, priced by jeep and by head.
See Udawalawe’s wild elephants, crocodiles, jackals, and birds on a private 4x4 safari with hotel pickup and an expert guide.
“Our Guide Gimhana was great, and we saw the animals we wanted to. Would recommend”
Pack Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, and a Minneriya elephant safari into one demanding but rewarding private day from Sri Lanka.
“The trip was very nice, the communication was perfect, and they helped with paying for the entrance tickets. All this part was excellent. The only weak point is that it is too much. I do not know how could people wake up at 6.00, stay in a car fRead more”
Review a full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with 4WD wildlife viewing, leopard chances, local lunch, costs, and practical advice.
“It was an amazing experience . Our driver was perfect from the beginning to the end . An unforgettable day inside the park !!!! We are so lucky to see 3 leopard and more animals Thanks for all”
Review of Udawalawe’s private safari with hotel transfers, a 3-hour jeep drive, elephant sightings, wildlife, guides, and practical booking advice.
“Overall great safari trip. We were picked up on time by our friendly transfer driver, Janaka. On arrival we had a nice lunch included and then our guide Pathum drove us round the park. He was an excellent driver, helped spotting animals and made our experience perfect. We saw so many different types of animals and birds. Highly recommend this activity.”
Review of a private Yala safari from Colombo or Negombo, with long transfers, a 4x4 jeep, wildlife sightings, costs, and safety advice.
“A great tour with a superb driver. Would 100% recommend! The driver was accommodating and tailored the tour for us to have the best experience.”
Review of a private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo or Negombo, with transport, lunch stop, four-hour game drive, and practical costs.
“The trip was a great time. Both the driver who took me to the park and the 4WD driver within the park were excellent. It was, of course, a very long day, about 13 hours door to door, of which about 4 were spent on the safari. The 4WD driver Read more”
Review of a 12-hour Udawalawe safari from Colombo, with elephants, shared transport, lunch at your own cost, and practical booking advice.
“The guide was nice, but it did not have too many animals to see.”
Review of a private Colombo to Yala day trip with Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, a four-hour safari, private transport, and dinner.
“We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a truly unforgettable day trip from Colombo to Galle, culminating in an evening safari in Yala National Park—and we can’t recommend it highly enough. As two coworkers looking for a unique wRead more”
Review of the private Udawalawe safari from Colombo or Negombo, with elephant sightings, private transport, guide service, costs, and practical advice.
“Was an amazing trip. The driver was an excellent driver, Dilan was an excellent narrator and guide. He knew about all the animals and was alert to our needs. We saw elephants, crocodiles, mongooses, spotted deer, water buffalo, and dozens Read more”
Review of the Colombo to Wilpattu safari: long road trip, private guide, jeep wildlife drive, possible leopard sightings, and key costs.
“It was a great experience. The drive was long, about 4 hours each way and 4 hours in the park. Our driver was excellent, and his knowledge of the road was outstanding. The park ranger did a great job in pointing out animals to us. I would do it again, but I would bring a lunch/dinner. There were very few western restaurants.”
Review of a private Yala safari from Colombo, with wildlife viewing, Sithulpawwa Temple, transport details, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Trip was very good and guide was very knowledgeable and would have given five stars had it not been that the guide turned up 90 minutes late. Also the vehicle was quite old and was left behind by other tour vehicles”
Pack Sigiriya, Dambulla, Matale, and an elephant safari into one long private day from Kandy with a guide and hotel pickup.
“We embarked on a 7-days exploration of Sri Lanka with Lanka Safe Tours, and it was a deeply a breath experience. Lakshan coordinated everything with precision, he keeps us company with engaging and historical stories. One unforgetRead more”
Review of Yala National Park’s private full-day safari from Colombo, with hotel pickup, a jeep, guide, lunch, wildlife, and practical booking advice.
“Arosh drove us around pretty much the whole of the mid to south island. He was always on time, always happy, very easy going with our plans and journey. The car was so comfortable I managed to catch up on sleep a lot! He was always in contact, even when his phone was damaged. He made our Sri Lankan trip comfortable and enjoyable. Great guy, great driver.”
Sleep in a Yala treehouse, track leopards by jeep, walk at dawn, and enjoy campfire dining on this private two-day Sri Lankan safari.
“Those who want to experience something unique in Sri Lanka should definitely do this trip. The accommodation is great. The staff have done everything to make this trip memorable.”
A fast-paced Sri Lanka tour pairing Sinharaja rainforest, Udawalawe safari, Ella and the scenic blue train to Nuwara Eliya.
“We are very happy with our choise of booking those two days . All we did was great and we had the best driver we could wish for . He was polite , careful and very informative . We give him top rating . The activity was as we hoped for and more and the stay in beautiful Ella was super . The staff was very service minded . All in all, excellent.”
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