Voyage of Ceylon

Yala / Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour

A morning jeep safari through Yala or Wilpattu is one of Sri Lanka’s great wildlife experiences – and one that consistently surprises even well-travelled nature lovers. Yala offers the world’s highest concentration of leopards alongside elephants, bears, and a remarkable diversity of birds. Wilpattu – Sri Lanka’s largest national park – provides a quieter, more remote safari experience centred on its unique natural lake system. An experienced tracker and naturalist guide accompanies every safari, ensuring you make the most of every wildlife encounter.

Experiences Include

  • Track leopard movement with your naturalist through the bush
  • Observe elephants bathing at a waterhole at close range
  • Spot endemic and migratory birds at the park’s lagoon edges
  • Watch a wild crocodile basking along a river bank
  • Experience the bush at dawn before other jeeps enter the park

Tour Highlights

  • Leopard, elephant, sloth bear and crocodile sightings
  • Endemic birdlife across diverse safari habitats
  • Expert wildlife tracker and naturalist guide
  • Early morning safari for optimal wildlife activity

Inclusions

  • Private safari jeep
  • Expert wildlife tracker/naturalist
  • Park entrance fees
  • Packed breakfast or lunch

Exclusions

  • Personal photography equipment
  • Binoculars (available to hire)
  • Tips