Itineraries

Sri Lanka Wildlife Expedition

Wilderness & Wildlife Encounters - 5 Day Itinerary

Sri Lanka Wildlife
5-Day Safari

Wilderness Adventures & Animal Encounters

Experience Sri Lanka's incredible biodiversity with jeep safaris, nature walks, and close encounters with leopards, elephants, and exotic birdlife.

Welcome Package Safari Equipment Wildlife Photography Park Entrance Fees Lodge Accommodation Safari Jeep
Book This Safari Expert wildlife guides included

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Airport → Negombo

Activities & Wildlife
  • Arrival to airport and Welcome by Wildlife Guide
  • Receive complimentary safari hat and welcome kit
  • Muthurajawela Wetlands boat safari
  • Birdwatching - Spot kingfishers, eagles, water birds
  • Crocodile and monitor lizard sightings
  • Evening leisure at Negombo beach
Inclusions
Welcome Package Boat Safari Binoculars Hotel Accommodation
Wildlife Focus

Wetland birds, reptiles, and aquatic life

Day 2: Negombo → Wilpattu

Activities & Wildlife
  • Breakfast & Check-out from Negombo Hotel
  • Travel to Wilpattu National Park
  • Afternoon jeep safari (3-4 hours)
  • Leopard spotting in natural habitat
  • Elephant herds observation
  • Sloth bear habitat exploration
  • Spotted deer and sambar deer
  • Natural lake systems (villus) visit
Inclusions
Breakfast Transportation Jeep Safari Park Fees Lodge Accommodation
Safari Timing

Afternoon safari for optimal wildlife activity

Day 3: Wilpattu → Minneriya

Activities & Wildlife
  • Early morning safari in Wilpattu
  • Breakfast & Check-out from Wilpattu lodge
  • Travel to Minneriya/Kaudulla area
  • Evening jeep safari for Elephant Gathering
  • Witness 200+ elephants gathering
  • Elephant behavior observation
  • Bird species around the tank
  • Sunset photography with elephants
Inclusions
Morning Safari Breakfast Transportation Evening Safari Lodge Accommodation
Seasonal Note

Elephant Gathering peaks from July to October

Day 4: Minneriya → Kandy

Activities & Wildlife
  • Breakfast & Check-out from Minneriya lodge
  • Travel to Kandy through scenic routes
  • Dambulla Cave Temple visit
  • Udawattekele Forest Reserve nature walk
  • Birdwatching in forest reserve
  • Monkey troops observation
  • Evening cultural show in Kandy
Inclusions
Breakfast Transportation Nature Walk Temple Entrance Hotel Accommodation
Bird Species

Spot endemic birds like Layard's parakeet and Sri Lanka hanging parrot

Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Airport

Activities & Wildlife
  • Early breakfast & Check-out from Kandy hotel
  • Travel to Horton Plains National Park
  • Trek to World's End viewpoint
  • Baker's Falls visit
  • Highland wildlife spotting
  • Sambar deer and purple-faced langur
  • Endemic bird species in cloud forest
  • Travel to airport for departure
Inclusions
Breakfast Transportation Park Entrance Nature Trek
Highland Wildlife

Unique montane species and breathtaking landscapes

Leopard Spotting

Wilpattu National Park

Elephant Gathering

Minneriya/Kaudulla

Birdwatching

Endemic species

Wetland Safari

Muthurajawela

Nature Walks

Forest reserves

Wildlife Photography

Professional guidance

Highland Trekking

Horton Plains

Safari Equipment

Provided

Wildlife You'll Encounter

Leopards
Wilpattu
Elephants
Minneriya
Sloth Bears
Wilpattu
Endemic Birds
Various Parks
Sambar Deer
All Parks
Monkeys
Forest Areas

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At Asian Island, we connect travelers with the heart and heritage of Sri Lanka, offering experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From timeless traditions to warm local connections, every journey is crafted to reveal the island’s true spirit.

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