Sri Lanka2 days
Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari — 2 Days
Udawalawe and Yala National Parks with morning and afternoon game drives
This two-day safari trip moves between Sri Lanka's two primary wildlife reserves, beginning in Udawalawe National Park south of Colombo and concluding in Yala National Park on the island's southeastern coast. The itinerary pairs morning and afternoon game drives across both parks, with a visit to Udawalawe's Elephant Transit Home — a rehabilitation facility for orphaned and injured elephants — positioned between the two reserves. Transfers total approximately ten hours of road time across the two days. Accommodation is provided at a safari lodge adjacent to Udawalawe.
Highlights
- Afternoon game drive in Udawalawe National Park to observe Asian elephants, sloth bears, and resident bird species
- Morning game drive in Udawalawe National Park with potential for close-range wildlife observation
- Visit to Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe, a rehabilitation and release center for orphaned elephants
- Afternoon game drive in Yala National Park, where leopards, elephants, and bears inhabit the dry zone landscape
Day by day
1Colombo to Udawalawe National Park with Afternoon SafariColombo to Udawalawe National Park · Udawalawe National Park · Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge
A five-hour drive south from Colombo brings you to Udawalawe National Park. At 3 PM, begin an afternoon safari to encounter elephants, sloth bears, and numerous bird species. Overnight at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge.
2Udawalawe Safari and Elephant Transit Home to YalaElephant Transit Home · Udawalawe National Park · Yala National Park · Udawalawe National Park to Yala National Park
Morning safari in Udawalawe National Park precedes a visit to Elephant Transit Home, which rehabilitates orphaned and injured elephants. The afternoon transfer to Yala National Park's southeastern coast takes approximately five hours. An evening safari at 3 PM searches for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and birds before returning to Colombo.
Where you go
- 1Udawalawe National Park
- 2Elephant Transit Home
- 3Udawalawe National Park
- 4Yala National Park
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels
- Meals as per mentioned meal plans
- Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
- All mentioned activities and park entrance fees
- Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
- Accommodation and meals (For 2 Adults)
- 1 night in Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge in Udawalawe on bed and breakfast basis