Sri Lanka Big Five Wildlife & Wilderness Safari
Track the Sri Lankan Big Five: Leopards, Blue Whales, Sloth Bears, Asian Elephants & Sperm Whales.
Experience Sri Lanka Through the Lens
Curated sights included on this bespoke tour
📍 Yala National ParkYala National Park – Sri Lankan Leopard lounging on granite boulders
📍 Minneriya SanctuaryMinneriya National Park – Giant gathering of wild Asian elephants
📍 Mirissa South CoastMirissa Coastline – Blue whale and spinner dolphin catamaran safari
📍 Ella & Nuwara EliyaCentral Highlands – Iconic Nine Arch Bridge and mist-shrouded Ceylon tea trails
📍 Cultural TriangleSigiriya Rock Citadel – 5th-century ancient palace & royal landscaped water gardens
Itinerary Overview
A wildlife photographer's dream. Sri Lanka boasts the highest density of leopards in the world and some of the planet's premier marine mammal waters. Track leopards and sloth bears in Wilpattu and Yala, witness the spectacular annual elephant gathering at Minneriya, and cruise offshore from Mirissa to encounter giant blue whales.
★ The 5 Cs of This Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Arrive in Colombo and transfer north to Wilpattu. Safari drives around natural rainwater lakes (villus) tracking elusive leopards and sloth bears.
✓ What's Included
- ✓Return flights from London Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines
- ✓13 Nights luxury safari lodge and 5-star beachfront accommodation
- ✓All private 4x4 safari vehicles with dedicated expert naturalist tracker
- ✓Whale watching private charter tickets and national park admissions
- ✓100% ATOL Financial Protection
✗ What's Not Included
- ✗Sri Lanka ETA visa
- ✗Personal travel insurance
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