Yala and Udawalawe National Park Safari Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that offers unparalleled encounters with leopards, elephants, and a myriad of exotic wildlife, all in one day

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What Awaits You In The Wild?

Yala National Park (5 Hours) – Admission Excluded

Sri Lanka’s most famous national park, Yala is known for its high density of leopards but it’s more than just leopards. With its diverse landscapes of dense forests, grasslands, lagoons, and beaches, it’s a paradise for a wide variety of wildlife.

Tour highlights

Udawalawe National Park (3 Hours) – Admission Excluded

Udawalawe is Sri Lanka’s ultimate elephant haven. The open grasslands and reservoir here create the perfect environment for large herds of wild elephants.

Elephant Transit Home (30 Minutes) – Admission Excluded

Witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants. Unlike regular elephant orphanages, this center focuses on reintroducing elephants back into the wild.

Wildlife Encounters

• Leopards – The undisputed kings of Yala, known for their stealth and striking beauty.

• Asian Elephants – Majestic giants roaming the open plains.

• Mugger Crocodiles – Lurking in the park’s many waterholes.

• 200+ Bird Species – Including vibrant peacocks, hornbills, and eagles.

Wildlife Encounters

• Elephants – Udawalawe is home to 600+ elephants.

• Water Buffalo & Spotted Deer – Graceful grazers of the park.

• Crocodiles – Frequently seen basking near the water’s edge.

• Birdwatcher’s Paradise – Spot hawk eagles, kingfishers, and painted storks.

Did You Know?

Yala’s leopards have adapted to a diurnal lifestyle, meaning they are more active during the day than most other leopard species, increasing your chances of spotting them.

Did You Know?

The elephants of Udawalawe are known for their strong family bonds. You’ll often see calves walking closely with their mothers and playing with their siblings.

You’ll Witness:

• Baby elephants bottle-fed by caretakers.

• Playful interactions among young elephants.

• Insights into Sri Lanka’s elephant conservation efforts.

Did You Know?

Most elephants released from the Transit Home are successfully reintegrated into wild herds, making this one of the most effective conservation projects in Sri Lanka.