For it’s small size, Sri Lanka is brimming with diverse wildlife, natural wonders and cultural highlights. With some of the highest densities of leopards in the world, many safari enthusiasts come to see if they can find these elusive creatures although there is also plenty of other amazing wildlife to spot. Discover some of Sri Lanka’s numerous national parks or head to the coast to see its impressive marine life.
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Sri Lanka Safari Tour Packages:
Welcome to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most spectacular and sought-after safari destinations. Located in southwestern Kenya, the Mara is world-renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and the legendary Great Migration...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 4 Days from$2310 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure through the spectacular national parks of Northern Tanzania, one of the world's top safari destinations. Experience the renowned Serengeti National Park and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, where nature's...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1542 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
On this 3 Days Maasai Mara Safari in Fig Tree Tented Camp you will be picked up in Nairobi from your accommodation, or JKIA Airport, for the road journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the camp. Enjoy a game drive en route. Spend the whole second...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 3 Days from$1005 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Explore Tanzania'a two greatest reserves, the famous Serengeti National Park and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater on this African wildlife safari. Make your way across the vast open plains of the Serengeti in search of the big cats and huge herds of roaming...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1950 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
In this seven-day adventure, you’ll travel to Amboseli National Park. Here, you will enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro and hundreds of elephant families. It is also home to the largest tuskers you will ever see. Proceed to the lakes in...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Anywhere in Kenya
- 7 Days from$2459 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This amazing safari and beach holiday for families and honeymooners in Tanzania and Zanzibar is a perfect package for families looking for wildlife and adventures and newlywed looking for romance in the wilderness. This Serengeti and Zanzibar vacation...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Moshi / Kilimanjaro, end in Zanzibar
- 14 Days from$5150 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Tanzania is famous for its amazing migrating herds of millions of wildebeest and zebras, as well as other animals including Thompson's and Grant's gazelles. The herds are situated at Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 6 Days from$3790 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
On this short safari, enjoy the remarkable Serengeti ecosystem and its wildlife. Fly into the Serengeti thus avoiding long drives then continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater before taking a flight back to Zanzibar. This is a luxury short safari,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Zanzibar, end in Zanzibar
- 3 Days from$2145 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari will allow you to have an extended stay with the gorillas of four hours instead of the normal one hour. Researchers and scientists lead you as you help the gorillas to get used to human presence. This is a budget safari, if you need an upgrade,...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Jungle Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start/end in Kigali or Entebbe
- 3 Days from$2190 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this Amazon camping expedition, you will have the Amazon Basin at your fingertips. It is the perfect adventure for nature lovers, jungle explorers, and wildlife watchers who would like to experience the untouched Amazon. You will discover Ecuador’s...
- Country:Ecuador,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Kayak Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Quito, end in Coca City
- 5 Days from$1561 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major Sri Lanka Safari Attractions
- Sigiriya Rock Fort
- Yala National Park
- Adam’s Peak
- Udawalawe National Park
Sri Lanka Safari Tour Highlights
- Hundreds of Asian elephants gather around the Minneriya Tank during the dry season in search of food and water.
- Mirissa is the hub for whale watching where you can head out on a boat trip to see blue, sperm and humpback whales.
- After an action-packed safari, unwind, relax and enjoy the beaches along the pristine coastline of Sri Lanka.
- Track leopards in Yala National Park, home to one of the highest number of leopards in the world.
Facts About Sri Lanka Safari Tour
- Prior to independence in 1948, Sri Lanka was occupied by the Portuguese in 1505, Dutch in 1658 and British in 1796.
- Previously called Ceylon, Sri Lanka has earned a few befitting names, including the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and the Teardrop of India.
- Sri Lanka is one of the four leading tea producers in the world together with China, India and Kenya.
- Sri Maha Bodhiya, a 2300-year-old fig tree in Sri Lanka, is the oldest known tree planted by a human.
Learn more about Sri-Lanka and its extraordinary offerings with our in-depth travel guide for Sri-lanka.
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