Sri Lanka · SAFARI
116 reviewed
Good safaris fill up in season here and the best ones fill up first. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Colombo day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla with village lunch and optional safari. Golden caves, epic views, wildlife time.
“It was a long tour that lasted from morning to night, but it was a very fulfilling and wonderful trip!”
Yala National Park safari with smooth jeep rides, breakfast and optional lunch, plus expert spotting for leopards, elephants, and birds in Sri Lanka.
“Excellent safari. Driver was able to get us views of Leopards, elephants and lots of interesting birds. very good knowledge and driver.”
Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a vast Sri Lanka reserve, plus crocodiles, jackals, birds, and flexible tour lengths.
“We had an excellent time with our guide Gimhana. Compared to another safari we did in Wilpattu, our experience was so much more relaxed. We did the four hour safari and Gimhana was excellent at pointing out different animal species, and getting into good positions for photos while being respectful of the animals’ space. We found him very considerate; making sure we were ready to move on from a stop before going etc. We also saw lots and lots of elephants, which all seemed very happy to get close up to the jeep!”
Full-day Yala Safari with early 4:30 pickup, luxury jeep, breakfast and lunch, and a serious leopard hunt with expert guides.
“Once in a lifetime experience! Su did an amazing job making sure we saw every animal including leopards and the bear! Highly recommended doing the full day 12 hours as it can take awhile to find the animals (they don’t have trackers). We wRead more”
Yala safari by 4WD jeep with expert guides, golden-hour leopard chances, and meal stops, plus birdwatching in Sri Lanka’s wildest park.
“Dilan was a great guide and we saw everything we wanted”
Private jeep safari from Sigiriya or Habarana to Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu for wild elephants, birds, and more.
“Fantastic trip to Minneriya. Saw lots of elephants but also wonderful birds and other wildlife. It was a highlight of our trip,”
Half-day jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya, built for big elephant herds, strong guiding, and photo-friendly wildlife sightings.
“Great activity! The company actually recommended a change of parks to give us better elephant sightings which paid off. We had a great experience… seeing a family of elephants with a 2.5 months calf was the highlight!”
Yala National Park safari with Ajith Safari, small jeeps, golden-hour timing, and Big Three odds, plus Sri Lankan lunch on full days.
“The safari experience was ok but little advantage in doing the whole day safari as you do not get the full golden hours experience late in the afternoon. The experience is as per other reviews ie jeeps queuing and taking it in turns to glance at the animals. If you have been on previous safaris in other countries you might wish to consider giving this a miss. Expensive for activity in Sri Lanka”
Private jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park for close, respectful elephant viewing, with weather-based park options.
“Loved this tour. My wife and I had two young guides that never seemed in a rush or exploitative of the wildlife. We saw a lot of animals - elephants, birds, lizards, and jackals. Both guides were polite and did well to spot animals. Despite knowing elephants were up ahead, they took their time and pointed out other animals to see along the way. This was very much appreciated because they weren't scaring animals or racing to see the elephants. It never felt intrusive. The driver did well to stop when asked and reposition for better viewing. They were early to pick us up, got us back in time, and…”
Air-conditioned transfer from Ella to Yala with a 3-hour open-jeep safari, door-to-door dropoff to Mirissa, Tangalle, Hiriketiya and beyond.
“your was nice. got to see some elephants, small peek of a leopard and other animals. Our tour guide sasanka was knowledge and was able to spot animals for us”
Half-day jeep safari from Sigiriya, with hotel transfer options, bottled water, and a real shot at elephant herds at Minneriya or Kaudulla.
“Excellent Safari. Our guide did the best to ensure we see as many elephants as possible. He was also respectful of the animals so as to not cause too much nuisance.”
A timed leopard-focused safari in Yala National Park with hotel pickup, small jeeps, and flexible full-day options with food add-ons.
“Absolutely loved this tour! Was amazing and we had a great driver that found some leopards and tons of elephants. The park was beautiful and the driver was friendly and timely. Highly recommend!!!”
Air-conditioned pickup, a 3-hour Jeep safari in Yala, and a pro English-speaking guide. Spot leopards, elephants, birds, and more.
“It was amazing! Our driver Tikiri, tried everything to make sure we saw all the animals, but sadly they were a bit scarce as it had rained a lot the night before. It is a truly amazing experience and highly recommended!”
Door-to-door transfer to Ella with a 3-hour Yala safari, open jeep wildlife spotting, and air-conditioned comfort from the coast.
“Dilshan/Shanuka was excellent and cooperative. Didn't leave a stone unturned and was always prompt.”
Ella to Yala safari, then straight to Tangalle, Mirissa, or Galle. 4x4 game drive, leopard chances, and easy south coast drop-off.
“Great day started early in Ella and was in Mirissa by 1pm. A great safari tour as well with a fun game drive that lasted a good few hours managed to see plenty of wildlife.”
