Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour: The Complete Guide
Sharanie
2023-12-07
Planning a wildlife tour in Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka, an island surrounded by the beautiful blue waters, is situated in the Indian Ocean, giving easy access from any country across the world. This tropical country is blessed with a wonderful climate ranging from the warm suburbs to the cold hill country, a gorgeous coast and a beach line surrounding the country, a treasured wildlife and endangered animals, a history that can be traced back to hundreds of years and many more. Thus, it is one of the most celebrated tourist destinations amongst the travellers all around the world.
Truly the Wonder of Asia, don't you think?
Sri Lanka, a gem of an island, beckons travellers not just for its scenic splendour but also for its vibrant wildlife. Here, amid the lush landscapes, one can encounter a host of endangered species flourishing in their native ecosystems. For those eager to immerse themselves in the thrilling spectacle of Sri Lanka’s natural world, our team is ready to guide you through a selection of wildlife tours tailored to fit both your desires and your budget.
With a plethora of options available upon your arrival, from adrenaline-fueled safaris to serene camping by cascading waterfalls, your Sri Lankan wildlife adventure awaits. Consider this a morsel of inspiration: the national parks of this resplendent isle are sanctuaries where the wild resides, offering encounters with nature in its purest form. Let us help you discover these treasures, where each visit contributes to the preservation and appreciation of a world teeming with wonders.
Sri Lanka Wildlife Tours Locations
- Yala
- Udawalawe
- Wilpattu
- Kumana
- Wasgamuwa
- Minneriya
- Bundala
- Horton Plains
- Gal Oya
- Lunugamvehera
- Kaudulla
- Sinharaja
- Knuckles
- Kithulgala
- Kanneliya
Yala National Park
This is a must in your wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park consists of six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries and is situated in the city of Hambantota, which is only 260 km to the South East of Colombo.
Yala is renowned as the most visited national park of the country given its geographical location, the climate and above all the dense leopard population.
You can hop on a jeep and have a safari ride in and about the forest, this will give you an unforgettable experience and a look through the natural lifestyle of the wild animals such as the majestic Elephant, the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard, the always chattering monkeys, and bear, and also hundreds of different species of birds, reptiles, butterflies and many more.
Udawalawa
The Udawalawa National Park is situated in the Uva Province in the city of Monaragala which is only a five hour drive from Colombo.
The majestic Elephant plays a major role in the wildlife of Sri Lanka. They can be easily sighted unlike the other wild animals given the high population. Thus if you are an elephant enthusiast and are looking for a place to have a wildlife experience udawalawa National park is the ideal.
Apart from the herd of wild elephants you can also witness wild boars, buffalos, deer, and many other endangered and unique species of wild animals such as black naped hare, endemic Toque Macaque and Gray langurs.
Moreover the Sri Lanka Wildlife Holidays offer you the opportunity to enjoy wildlife camping schemes to meet your budget and the time that you can spend on your vacation.
Wilpattu
This is situated about four hours away from Colombo in the City of Puttalam about 30 km west to Anuradhapura, and is considered as the most beautiful national park of the country. So don’t forget to visit this beautiful park while you are on your Wildlife Tour in Sri Lanka.
The best time to visit wilpattu would be in October, and while you are on your safari ride you will be able to witness the famous Sri Lankan wildlife such as the Elephant, the Leopard, the sloth bear and the deer. Moreover will also be able to witness endangered species of birds, plants and flowers.
Kumana
This is situated in the Eastern part of the Wilpattu National Park, and is mostly famous for being the home for a large number of endangered bird species and also migrant birds, especially the waterfowl and the wading birds. These birds nest during the month of May in the bushes of mangroves and in the month of June the new birds are born.
The park is bounded on the South by the Kumbukkan Oya where the main camping site for bird watching is situated. There are Wildlife tour packages so as to provide you with vintage and yet luxurious stay while camping.
Contact Olanka Travels to arrange Sri Lanka wildlife tour packages.
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Jack Davenport
United Arab Emirates
2024-04-05
Priyanga was our trip organiser and I must say she outdid herself. She was always available to answer any of our questions and she planned a wonderful itinerary for us. The hotels were 4* but you must remember that the standard of 4* varies throughout the country. The hotels in Colombo, Kandy and Nuarelia were fantastic! Our guide Roshan was also brilliant, from the moment he picked us up at the airport we knew we were in safe hands. He was very knowledgeable and suggested lots of other things that were not on the itinerary incase we wanted to do any (which we did). Doing this trip without the company would have been very time consuming and stressful so it was great to be able to experience so much of Sri Lanka...
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