COLOMBO
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 15 sri lanka wildlife safaris tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
Private Udawalawe elephant safari in a 4x4 with an expert guide. See herds, crocodiles, and endemic birds plus hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Our guide Gimhana was very kind snd helpful from the very start. We enjoyed the safari very much! Gimhana showed us not only the elephants and beautiful birds but we were also lucky enough to spot four jackals! We recommend our guide 100%!”
Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.
“I did not go to the trip because I was unsatisfied with the ticket price of the safari. The agrnt told me they will do full refund and cancel it. But I HAVENT RECEIVED ANY FEEDBACK after that. Please refund me”
All-inclusive Wilpattu National Park jeep safari from Negombo/Waikkal with early pickup, park fees, meals, and guided wildlife spotting.
“Wondrous Tours provided excellent communication and service. We were picked-up promptly at 0400 and taken to Wilpattu National Park. We were fortunate to see a sloth bear up-close and watched him forage for termites. The sound Read more”
Private tuk tuk safari in Colombo with Blaze: temples, Pettah markets, lighthouse views, and ocean parks. Pickup, mostly free sights. $33 pp.
“TripAdvisor apparently has some technical difficulties. I gave you a five star and this is what I said, but I’m not sure it registered Blaze gave us a great tour of Colombo seeing a great number of the highlights of this busy city that’s changeRead more”
Private Yala safari with hotel pickup, a 4-hour jeep game drive, and lunch included, plus entry fees. Morning or evening options.
“We had an amazing time on our private safari at Yala National Park! The entire experience was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky enough to see a wide variety of animals, including elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, buffalo, and even a leopard! The natural beauty of the park was breathtaking, and the…”
A 7-day private tour through Sri Lanka’s classics: Negombo, Sigiriya, Minneriya safari, Kandy, tea country, Galle Fort, and Colombo.
“We recently visited Sri Lanka with Go Ceylon Tours and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our tour leader Thisath was truly outstanding — kind, professional, and incredibly attentive. He made us feel not like guests. But liRead more”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe. Lion Rock, tea stops, falls, and an elephant safari.
“I had a great time on this trip the guide was excellent and friendly. I got to see everything that I wanted to.”
Guided Wilpattu safari from Negombo with jeep hire and an English guide, plus a lunch stop. Park entry and food are extra.
“Nice. Got back very late though.”
One-day Yala Jeep safari from Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla. Hunt for leopards, elephants, birds, and more with hotel transfers.
“The activity was fantastic, our guide was very knowledgable and he was desperate to help us see every animal we could.”
Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port with elephant sightings, great birdlife, and an Elephant Transit Home stop, plus easy pickup.
“trip went smoothly. snacks were not included as mentioned in description”
Full-day tour from Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Caves, with spice garden, village lunch, and wild jeep safari.
“We booked the standard tour and decided in Sri Lanka to book the options. The schedule change was no problem, and extended the tour to 17 hours. But not the whole tour itself was great, our driver Malintha created this tour into a wonderful day !! Malintha is incredibly warm, polite and courteous. With his…”
Wilpattu safari with Tiger Safaris: 4 hours in the park, pickup included, 4x4 jeeps, binoculars, and real leopard odds.
“For a full day Safari, we saw one elephant, one crocodile and many deer, peacock and monkeys... and the winner was: a female leopard!!! In our personal point of view: - We were lucky with the owner. He was flexible on changing our safari dates. - There were many jeeps around for a low season.…”
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with a 4WD game drive, wildlife spotting at willus water basins, and a local lunch stop.
“It was an amazing experience . Our driver was perfect from the beginning to the end . An unforgettable day inside the park !!!! We are so lucky to see 3 leopard and more animals Thanks for all”
Private Udawalawe safari day trip with A/C transfers, 3-hour jeep game drive, English guide, and park entry fees included for about $83.
“Such a wonderful experience! Parthan was a great guide and helped spot so many different animals! Lots of elephants, varieties of births, monitor lizard, crocodiles… highly recommend.”
Private Sri Lanka transfers and safari jeep adventures in Colombo with airport pickup, flexible cars, and wildlife chances for up to three.
“This 4 hour Colombo airport layover was booked and a local sightseeing tour requested, but there was some miscommunication between their office and the driver and he just wanted to do a one way transfer airport to hotel which was NOT what was booked. Very disappointing.”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
