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Wildlife • Yala · Udawalawe
Leopard tracking, elephant herds and golden grasslands on open-jeep safaris.
Trip Overview
Three days chasing wildlife across two of Sri Lanka's best parks — Yala, with the highest leopard density on earth, and Udawalawe, reliable for large elephant herds year-round.
Four open-jeep safari sessions timed for dawn and dusk give the best odds of sightings, with a comfortable safari-lodge stay in between.
In Pictures
Day By Day
Day 1 of 3
Drive south to Yala National Park. Check into your safari lodge, then head straight out for an afternoon jeep safari as the park cools down.
Day 2 of 3
Early wake-up for a dawn safari — the best window for leopard sightings — then drive to Udawalawe for an afternoon safari among the park's large elephant herds.
Day 3 of 3
One last optional sunrise safari at Udawalawe before the drive back to Colombo for your onward flight.
The Fine Print
Good To Know
No wildlife sighting can be guaranteed, but Yala consistently ranks among the best places on earth for leopard encounters, and four safari sessions maximize your odds.
We cap each jeep at 6 travelers so everyone gets a window seat and an unobstructed view.
Block 1 closes for about a month each year (usually September) for maintenance — we'll route you to an open area or Udawalawe if your dates overlap.
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