Elephants bathing in the river in Pinnawala

Wildlife Safari Nature

8 Days Wildlife & Safari

Three national parks, whale watching off Mirissa and a unique wetland system — for wildlife enthusiasts.

Duration: 8 days
From: €1,690
Group size: 2–6
Best time to travel: February to April

Sri Lanka has the world's highest leopard density, the largest gathering of Asian elephants and one of Asia's best whale-watching spots — all on an island smaller than Belgium. This journey is for anyone who wants wildlife centre stage, with experienced naturalists and an ethical focus.

Itinerary

1

Day 1 · Wilpattu

Colombo & Wilpattu

Direct transfer to Wilpattu in the northwest.
2

Day 2 · Wilpattu

Wilpattu safari

Full-day game drive — leopards, sloth bears, abundant waterbirds.
3

Day 3 · Habarana

Minneriya / Kaudulla

The famous elephant 'gathering' (seasonal).
4

Day 4 · Knuckles

Knuckles birding

Endemic species in the biosphere reserve.
5

Day 5 · Yala

Yala National Park

Game drive in Block 1 — world's highest leopard density.
6

Day 6 · Bundala

Bundala bird paradise

RAMSAR wetland with flamingos and 200+ bird species.
7

Day 7 · Mirissa

Whale watching Mirissa

Ethical operator, early-morning boat trip.
8

Day 8 · Colombo

Departure

Colombo transfer.