Features
Overview
Experience the ultimate wildlife photography adventure across Sri Lanka, a paradise of breathtaking biodiversity and scenic diversity. From golden beaches and misty mountains to dense rainforests and open savannahs, this 23-day journey takes you through eight iconic national parks teeming with endemic birds, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more. Capture unforgettable moments in their natural habitats, including whale photography expeditions in the waters of Mirissa. Perfect for professional photographers and nature enthusiasts, this tour promises an immersive experience filled with adventure, discovery, and the raw beauty of Sri Lanka’s wilderness.
Best Season: November to April
Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days
Important Notes
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Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed due to the natural behavior of animals.
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Whale watching tours may be canceled due to adverse sea conditions.
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PCR test arrangements for return travel can be organized upon request.
What's Included
- Beverages, drinking water, morning tea
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
Itinerary information
Day 01 – Arrival in Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Negombo
Meals: Dinner
Day 02 – Muthurajawela Wetland / Dutch Canal Boat Ride
Explore the Muthurajawela wetlands or enjoy a scenic Dutch Canal boat ride rich with birdlife and mangroves.
Overnight: Negombo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 03–04 – Wilpattu National Park
Travel to Wilpattu for two nights. Enjoy full-day safaris in Sri Lanka’s largest national park, famous for leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and endemic birds such as the Ceylon Junglefowl and Black-capped Bulbul.
Overnight: Wilpattu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 05–06 – Sigiriya and Minneriya
Journey to Sigiriya. Visit Minneriya National Park to photograph “The Gathering” of Asian Elephants and endemic birds. Take part in a night safari to spot the elusive Gray Loris.
Overnight: Sigiriya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 07 – Wasgamuwa National Park
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in Wasgamuwa National Park, home to wild elephants, buffalo, spotted deer, crocodiles, and, with luck, leopards.
Overnight: Wasgamuwa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 08–09 – Gal Oya National Park
Head to Gal Oya for two nights. Experience the rare sight of elephants swimming across lakes during your full-day safari.
Overnight: Gal Oya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 – Kandy and Udawattakele Forest
Travel to Kandy and explore Udawattakele Forest Reserve, a sanctuary filled with endemic flora and bird species.
Overnight: Kandy
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11–13 – Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains
Enjoy a scenic train ride from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya. Visit Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to photograph cloud forests, rare lizards, and highland birds. Explore Hakgala Botanical Garden for more bird photography.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14–15 – Kumana National Park
Travel to Kumana National Park for two days of safaris. Capture photographs of leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and waterbirds in this coastal wilderness.
Overnight: Kumana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 16–18 – Yala and Bundala National Parks
Spend three days exploring Yala, Sri Lanka’s most famous national park, known for its dense leopard population. Visit Bundala National Park to photograph flamingos and migratory birds in Sri Lanka’s only Ramsar wetland.
Overnight: Tissamaharama
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19–20 – Sinharaja Rainforest
Continue to Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to endemic birds like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and mammals such as the Purple-faced Leaf Monkey.
Overnight: Sinharaja
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 21–22 – Mirissa and Galle
Head to Mirissa for your final photography adventure. Explore the Galle Dutch Fortress, then embark on a whale-watching tour to photograph Blue Whales and Sperm Whales.
Overnight: Mirissa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 23 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
