Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari - Golden hours in real life: morning, afternoon, and the day’s rhythm

1.Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · from $18Our pick

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”

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Bentota River Safari with Mangrove and Wildlife Encounter

Bentota River Safari with Mangrove and Wildlife Encounter - The boat time that makes the difference: 2 hours on the water

2.Bentota River Safari with Mangrove and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Bentota River boat safari through mangroves to spot crocodiles, monitors, monkeys, and birds, with easy hotel pickup and 2 hours on the water.

“Such an amazing experience and would definitely recommend! Our guide Harindra was brilliant and even brought coconuts and pineapple for us to have. He was able to spot the most amazing animals. We saw crocodiles, lizards, woodpeckers, river snakes, kingfishers, chameleon and got to feed some monkeys. Thank you so much Harindra for making our trip so good.”

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Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) - Bentota River Safari on the water: what the 2-hour ride is really like

3.Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $32Top rated

A 2-hour private mangrove and wildlife cruise on Bentota River with hotel pickup, local guidance, and real bird and reptile spotting.

“We loved this! Never seen a mangrove forest up close and it felt like an unanticipated bucket-list experience. Our guide Hari was a lovely guy, very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and with a genuine passion for nature. We saw a chameRead more”

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Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours - Inside the main stop: Udawalawe wildlife time on a jeep

Bentota River Safari: Discover Wildlife & Mangroves by Boat

Bentota River Safari: Discover Wildlife & Mangroves by Boat - From Pier88 to the mangroves: the ride’s rhythm

5.Bentota River Safari: Discover Wildlife & Mangroves by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Bentota River Safari by boat through mangroves with wildlife spotting, expert local guides, and free hotel pickup. Two hours in Sri Lanka.

“Our guide Nicholas is knowledgeable and knows everything about the river and mangrove. We were able to spot a variety of birds, snakes and even three crocodiles. We had a great time during this safari trip.”

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