Wild Safari Grand Tour

A Journey Through Sri Lanka’s Untamed Wilderness

Discover Sri Lanka’s untamed beauty – from leopard-stalked jungles to elephant-dotted plains and coastal havens teeming with birdlife. Embark on a curated adventure through the island’s most iconic national parks, where breathtaking wildlife and pristine nature await.

   TOUR ITINERARY   

6 Days/5 Nights

[ Destinations ]
Colombo → Wilpattu → Minneriya → Polonnaruwa → Udawalawe → Bundala

   Day 1   

Enter the Leopard Lands of Wilpattu

Sri,Lankan,Leopard,In,His,Natural,Habitat,(panthera,Pardus,Kotiya)
4.01.2025,,Wilpattu,National,Park,In,Sri,Lanka.,Tourist,On,Safari
Sri,Lankan,Leopards,In,Wilpattu,National,Park,,Visit,Sri,Lanka
5.01.2025,Wilpattu,National,Park,In,Sri,Lanka.,Tourist,On,Safari
A,Male,Sri,Lankan,Elephant,Grazing,On,Water,Plants,In
Blue-tailed,Bee-eater,-,Merops,Philippinus,Perched,With,Spanned,Wings,And
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Sri Lankan leopard in its natural jungle habitat in Wilpattu National Park
Safari jeeps encountering a Sri Lankan leopard on a jungle trail in Wilpattu National Park
Two Sri Lankan leopards resting in the forest at Wilpattu National Park
A Sri Lankan leopard crossing in front of a safari jeep in Wilpattu National Park
A male Sri Lankan elephant grazing in the wetlands of a national park
Blue-tailed bee-eater perched on a branch in Sri Lanka
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Begin your journey deep in the wilderness of Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park. Glide through dense forests and mirror-like lakes as you search for leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles in this serene and untouched landscape.

   Day 2   

Witness the Great Elephant Gathering in Minneriya

Elephant,Mother,And,Calf,At,Minneriya,National,Park,Sri,Lanka
Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,August,08,,2016,:,Wild,Elephants
Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,August,23,,2013,:,A,Tourist
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Elepahants,Safari,In,Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,Mother,Asian,Elephant
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Elephant,Mother,And,Calf,At,Minneriya,National,Park,Sri,Lanka
Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,August,08,,2016,:,Wild,Elephants
Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,August,23,,2013,:,A,Tourist
A,Wild,Elephant,And,Young,Calf,Graze,On,Grassland,Within
Elepahants,Safari,In,Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,Mother,Asian,Elephant
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Travel east to Minneriya National Park, where one of the world’s largest wild elephant gatherings takes place. As herds roam the open plains near the reservoir, experience a rare and humbling connection with these majestic giants.

   Day 3   

Discover Ancient Ruins on the Scenic Journey South

Toque,Macaque,Type,Of,Monkey,Found,In,Sri,Lanka.,Monkey
Polonnaruwa,Sri,Lanka,Ceylan,South,Asia
Polonnaruwa,Sri,Lanka,Ceylan,South,Asia
Wild,Monkeys,At,Ruins,Of,Vatadage,In,Polonnaruwa,Archaeological,Museum,
A,Toque,Macaque,Strolls,Across,An,Ancient,Moss-covered,Wall,In
Sacred,Quadrangle,At,Polonnaruwa,Ancient,City,,Sri,Lanka
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Toque,Macaque,Type,Of,Monkey,Found,In,Sri,Lanka.,Monkey
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Polonnaruwa,Sri,Lanka,Ceylan,South,Asia
Wild,Monkeys,At,Ruins,Of,Vatadage,In,Polonnaruwa,Archaeological,Museum,
A,Toque,Macaque,Strolls,Across,An,Ancient,Moss-covered,Wall,In
Sacred,Quadrangle,At,Polonnaruwa,Ancient,City,,Sri,Lanka
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Venture south through changing landscapes and make a cultural stop at Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among its ancient stone relics, spot monkeys roaming freely—wildlife and history entwined in one surreal moment.

   Day 4   

Meet the Gentle Giants of Udawalawe

Elephant,Family,In,Udawalawe,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka
Live,Cute,Elephant,On,Safari,Tour.,Udawalawe,Sri,Lanka.,Vacation
Udawalawe,,Sri,Lanka,-,December,15,,2017:,Elephants,Are,Passing
Elephants,In,The,Udawalawe,National,Park,On,Sri,Lanka
Elepahants,Safari,In,Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,Mother,Asian,Elephant
Couple,Of,Little,Green,Bee,Eaters,At,Udawalawe,National,Park,
Peacock,At,Udawalawe,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka
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Elephant,Family,In,Udawalawe,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka
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Udawalawe,,Sri,Lanka,-,December,15,,2017:,Elephants,Are,Passing
Elephants,In,The,Udawalawe,National,Park,On,Sri,Lanka
Elepahants,Safari,In,Minneriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,Mother,Asian,Elephant
Couple,Of,Little,Green,Bee,Eaters,At,Udawalawe,National,Park,
Peacock,At,Udawalawe,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka
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Explore the open savannahs of Udawalawe, where large herds of elephants wander peacefully. Visit the Elephant Transit Home to witness the care of orphaned calves, then venture into the park for a golden-hour safari.

   Day 5   

Slow Down Along the Southern Wilds

Canopy,In,The,Jungle,In,Sinharaya,,Sri,Lanka
Sigiriya,,Sri,Lanka,-,January,4,,2018.,Traditional,Colonial-style,House
Beautiful,Dawn,In,The,Jungle,In,Sinharaya,,Sri,Lanka
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A,Small,Tourist,Lodge,On,The,Edge,Of,The,Sinharaja
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Lush jungle canopy in Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka
Colonial-style guesthouse in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka with tropical greenery
Misty rainforest at dawn in Sinharaja Jungle, Sri Lanka
Spa resort hut surrounded by lush greenery in Sri Lanka
Small eco lodge on the edge of Sinharaja rainforest in Sri Lanka
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Take a scenic drive to Sri Lanka’s tranquil southern coast. Watch the landscape shift from highland forests to open lowlands and wetlands, with spontaneous wildlife sightings en route. Rest and reflect in a peaceful nature resort.

   Day 6   

Farewell Among the Birds of Bundala

Spot-billed,Pelican,In,Bundala,National,Park
Painted,Stork,In,Bundala,National,Park,Sri,Lanka
Water,Birds,Perching,In,The,Lake,,Bundala,National,Park,,Sri
Spot-billed,Pelican,Or,Pelecanus,Philippensis,On,Old,Dead,Tree,Preening
Purple-faced,Langur,Or,Semnopithecus,Vetulus,Monkey,At,Edge,Of,Water
Painted,Storks,At,Bundala,National,Park,In,Sri,Lanka.
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Purple,-faced,Langur,Or,Semnopithecus,Vetulus,Portrait,Sitting,In,Fork
Bundala,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka:,A,Mature,Bull,Elephant,Roams
Tufted,Gray,Langur,In,Bundala,National,Park,,Sri,Lanka,;
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Flock of spot-billed pelicans in flight and on water at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Group of painted storks wading in shallow water at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Water birds standing in the marshes of Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Spot-billed pelicans resting on dead tree branches at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Purple-faced langur near a riverbank at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Painted storks and white egrets feeding in wetlands at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Various bird species perched on driftwood by a lake in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka, with a safari jeep in the background
Close-up of a Purple-faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus) in the wild, Sri Lanka
Mature bull elephant walking in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
Tufted gray langurs sitting on tree branches in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka
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End your journey in the birdwatcher’s paradise of Bundala National Park. Glide past wetlands and sand dunes alive with flamingos, bee-eaters, and crocodiles—one last glimpse of Sri Lanka’s vibrant, untamed soul.

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