01 · A wild tusker
National park safaris
Early-morning and late-afternoon game drives in Yala, Wilpattu, Udawalawe and beyond, when leopard and elephant are most active.
Wildlife tours
Sri Lankain the wild.
Leopard, elephants and mighty blue whales in a single day, on safaris that run from the forests and plains to the open ocean.
- On land
- Leopard & elephant
- At sea
- Whales & dolphins
- Led by
- Naturalist guides
A small island
of giants.
As one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka presents a tremendous opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts.
Our specialist wildlife guides and naturalists have designed a range of exceptionally rewarding trips. General safaris visit the national parks to track elephants, leopard and the island’s remarkable birdlife, then head out to sea for blue whales, spinner dolphins and other cetaceans.
For travellers with a particular passion, we also run specialised trips with a deeper focus on a single species or group of animals.
Where we go
- Yala
- Wilpattu
- Udawalawe
- Bundala
- Minneriya & Kaudulla
- Hurulu Eco Park
- Horton Plains
- Sinharaja
- Pigeon Island
What’s possible
Safaris on land
and at sea.
A few of the encounters we plan for. We will help you choose the ones that suit your group, your interests and your dates.
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Mirissa · Kalpitiya · Trincomalee
Blue whales & dolphins
Boat trips in search of the largest animal on earth, off the west coast or the east depending on the time of year.
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Minneriya National Park
The Elephant Gathering
Each year, herds of wild elephants come together on the grassland of the ancient Minneriya tank as its waters recede.
04 · With specialists
Species-focused expeditions
Crocodile conservation boat tours with research scientist Dinal Samarasinhe, or overnight stays at the Primate Research Center, the world’s oldest primate study.
Journey ideas
Three ways
to go wild.
Starting points, not set departures. Each one is reshaped around your dates, the season and the animals you most hope to see.
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The great parks
Wilpattu · Minneriya · Yala
Three national parks in one unhurried loop, from the lakes and forests of the north-west to the scrub and lagoons of the south-east.
- Leopard tracking in Wilpattu and Yala
- Minneriya in the Gathering season
- Time to return to the best sightings
- Birdlife in every park
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Leopards & whales
Udawalawe · Yala · Bundala · Mirissa
Land and sea in a week across the south, timed for the whale season off Mirissa from November to April.
- Elephants on Udawalawe’s grasslands
- Leopard country in Yala
- Waterbirds on Bundala’s lagoons
- Blue whales and dolphins off Mirissa
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One species, in depth
Shaped around your species
A trip built around the animal you care about most, with time to watch, wait and learn from specialists in the field.
- Leopard or blue whale expeditions
- Crocodiles with a research scientist
- A night at the Primate Research Center
- Unhurried days with our naturalists
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Plan this
Every journey is tailor-made. Parks and boat trips are chosen for the season you travel in.
Is it for you?
Planned around
the seasons.
- Who it suits
- Wildlife loversFirst-time safari-goers, families, photographers and naturalists with one animal in mind.
- Whales & dolphins
- Two coastsMirissa and Kalpitiya from November to April; Trincomalee from March to September.
- Elephant Gathering
- May to SeptemberAt Minneriya, close to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa.
- Support
- 24/7 on tourFirst-aid certified guides, safety checklists and round-the-clock customer care.
Who leads it
“Over the years I have had the privilege of leading trips for great wildlife photographers, including Paul Goldstein.”
Let’s plan
your safari.
Tell us which animals are top of your list, and when you can travel. That is where we start shaping your trip.