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 tour is one of the premier safari programs, offering unparalleled opportunities to experience nature and wildlife in some of Africa’s most renowned parks. The journey will take you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the...
- 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
8 Days from$3806 p/p in USD- Departures: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
This handpicked safari package takes you to Kenya's major game parks and game reserves, home to abundant wildlife, bird life, scenic landscapes as well as breathtaking cultural experiences. It's are suited to photographers, media and broadcasting outlets...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Photo Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 11 Days from$4600 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
With Get Together Adventures, this compact safari offers you the exciting opportunity to witness the Big Five and encounter a wide variety of other fascinating wildlife. Additionally, you'll immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience by meeting the...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1214 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short Bardiya National Park tour starts with a morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, followed by a scenic drive to Bardiya where you settle into your lodge and receive an orientation about the park’s history and key wildlife. The first day...
- Country:Nepal,
- Safari Type:Jungle Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kathmandu, end in Kathmandu
- 3 Days from$2000 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this 2-Day Mikumi Wildlife Safari by Train, from Dar es Salaam you travel by train on the scenic journey through Tanzania’s countryside - rural villages, farmland and rolling hills - to the train station at Morogoro before continuing by a one-hour...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Dar es Salaam, end in Dar es Salaam
- 2 Days from$440 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Machame Route has a nickname the 'Whiskey Route', and despite the fact that it's relatively short, it is not easy to climb. It is not technically difficult, but it is pretty strenuous, with many steep trails that require extra strength and physical condition...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 7 Days from$2550 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This luxury safari includes four days of exhilarating game drives in the heart of the Serengeti, offering you the chance to explore its vast plains and spot the Big Five. Your stay at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge, perfectly located within the Serengeti,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury+
- Start/end:Start in Zanzibar Airport, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$3958 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience Uganda in one amazing African week on this safari. You will start from Kibale Forest National Park for a chimp walk, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park to search for the big five and many other animals, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Chimpanzee Safari, Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 7 Days from$3073 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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