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:
This short safari heads out to Ndutu to explore the great wildebeest migration. It takes you to see one of the highlights of the world's greatest animal movements, the great migration, which will be gathering in the mineral-rich Ndutu Plains for the calving...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1705 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
This Tanzania camping safari includes fantastic wildlife viewing as well as a memorable experience with the Hadzabe people in Lake Eyasi. Explore stunning Serengeti National Park, a massive wilderness of 14,500 square km, where each day brings new landscapes...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi or Kilimanjaro
- 7 Days from$4200 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Northern Tanzania’s world-famous parks, with a front-row seat to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Track massive herds and dramatic river crossings in the Serengeti, encounter predators on the hunt, and explore...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha, Tanzania
- 6 Days from$2400 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Yasuní National Park is considered the most biodiverse and richest protected area in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, home to a huge range of birds and wildlife. It symbolizes the abundance of life on Earth, it speaks of a world that shall never be discovered...
- Country:Ecuador,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Mariscal Sucre Aiport - Quito , end in Mariscal Sucre Aiport - Quito
- 5 Days from$1852 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the untamed wilderness of Tanzania on this 3-day Nyerere National Park Safari, a haven of rich wildlife, riverine landscapes, and serene natural beauty. This safari offers close encounters with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and...
- 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 in Dar es Salaam, end in Dar es Salaam
- 3 Days from$690 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this safari, you will explore Moremi Game Reserve, a place of indescribable beauty comprising a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains, and islands. It is this diversity that makes Moremi a wildlife haven. Game viewing in Moremi is excellent...
- Country:Botswana,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Maun, end in Maun
- 3 Days from$990 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari takes you to both Rwanda and Uganda. Trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas in the world, then go to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, which is dotted with numerous islands,...
- Country:Rwanda, Uganda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Primate Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Kigali
- 3 Days from$1530 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This luxury safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi, before concluding with a relaxing stay in Zanzibar. This tour blends world-class game...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport, end in Zanzibar
- 14 Days from$9940 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 6 Days Kenya Safari is designed to give you a magical Kenya experience. Discover Kenya's breathtaking beauty and diversity, from stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures to incredible wildlife, rich artistic heritage, and pleasant weather all year...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- 6 Days from$2200 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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