



Wildlife & safari
Visit the national parks to watch elephants, birds and other animals in the wild.
A safari gives you a few hours away from busy roads and towns. You travel by jeep through the park, stopping when your guide spots an animal or notices movement near the trees. There may be elephants feeding beside the track, birds around a waterhole or a quiet stretch with little to see. That is part of watching wildlife.
Yala, Udawalawe, Wilpattu and Minneriya offer different landscapes and wildlife experiences. The park you visit should fit the rest of your route and the conditions at the time. You can plan one safari as part of a wider holiday or spend more of the trip around parks and nature stays.
Tell us which animals interest you and how much time you want to spend on safari. We can help you choose where to go without adding unnecessary travel. Sightings are never guaranteed, so it helps to enjoy the whole drive rather than focus on one animal.
























