Yala Elephant & Leopard Safari Loop
The Journey Vibe
“A 5-Day Wildlife Expedition Through National Parks and Elephant Corridors with Yala 4x4 game drives, Bundala birding, and Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home visits.”
Timeline Diary
Transfer to Yala Wilderness
Morning: Scenic drive from Colombo or the central hills toward Sri Lanka’s wild southeast. Afternoon: Check-in to a luxury tented safari camp nestled near Yala National Park. Evening: Evening briefing around the campfire with expert naturalist trackers.
Full-Day Yala National Park Game Drive
Morning: Early morning 4x4 Jeep safari into Yala Block 1 to track leopards, sloth bears, and wild elephants. Afternoon: Picnic lunch inside the park followed by tracking water buffalo and exotic bird species. Evening: Return to camp for a barbecue dinner under the stars.
Bundala Bird Sanctuary & Coastal Drive
Morning: Morning safari at Bundala National Park, a premier wetland sanctuary for migratory flamingos and waterbirds. Afternoon: Relax at camp or visit nearby coastal salt pans. Evening: Stargazing and wildlife documentary screening at the camp lounge.
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
Morning: Transfer north toward Udawalawe; visit the Elephant Transit Home to watch baby elephants being fed. Afternoon: Afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park known for large wild elephant herds. Evening: Celebration dinner celebrating a successful wildlife expedition.
Morning Nature Walk & Departure
Morning: Guided bird-watching nature walk around the camp perimeter. Afternoon: Check-out and private transfer back to Colombo or airport.
Pin Local Experiences (Soul Stops)
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Ceylon Tea Estate Sommelier
Taste rare golden and white tea brews inside a 100-year-old mountain factory.
Weligama Beach Surf session
Learn to catch soft peeling sand-bottom waves with an experienced local guide.
Included in this Journey
- •Luxury tented safari camp stay near Yala National Park
- •4x4 Jeep game drive in Yala Block 1 to track leopards & sloth bears
- •Bundala wetland migratory bird sanctuary safari
- •Udawalawe National Park safari & Elephant Transit Home visit