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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.
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Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.
“Our guide showed up on time but didn’t know what he was doing. Did not have water bottles as advertised and wasn’t even planning on returning us to our hotel! Guide blamed his friend that asked him to cover for him the night before. I would not use this tour operator.”
All-inclusive Wilpattu National Park jeep safari from Negombo/Waikkal with early pickup, park fees, meals, and guided wildlife spotting.
“We had an amazing day in Wilpattu Park! We had arranged pickup from Sigiriya which went super smoothly and our driver was very friendly and had a calm driving style.”
Private tuk tuk safari in Colombo with Blaze: temples, Pettah markets, lighthouse views, and ocean parks. Pickup, mostly free sights. $33 pp.
“Fantastic trip with Blaze enjoyed every minute. Really great guide so proud of Sri Lanka and full of knowledge on history and culture. Here with a mate for cricket we loved the tour highly recommend Blaze😊”
Private Yala safari with hotel pickup, a 4-hour jeep game drive, and lunch included, plus entry fees. Morning or evening options.
A 7-day private tour through Sri Lanka’s classics: Negombo, Sigiriya, Minneriya safari, Kandy, tea country, Galle Fort, and Colombo.
“Thank you so much Mr Madhu! The service provided by you was excellent quality and you were fantastic in responding promptly to all our questions. Madhu is very professional, friendly, courteous and his English were very clear and responsiRead more”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe. Lion Rock, tea stops, falls, and an elephant safari.
“This was an amazing 3 day tour from the moment we were picked up at our hotel to the time we were dropped back 3 days later. Primarily, what made it a wonderful experience from start to the finish was the efforts of our tour guide, RukshRead more”
Guided Wilpattu safari from Negombo with jeep hire and an English guide, plus a lunch stop. Park entry and food are extra.
One-day Yala Jeep safari from Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla. Hunt for leopards, elephants, birds, and more with hotel transfers.
Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port with elephant sightings, great birdlife, and an Elephant Transit Home stop, plus easy pickup.
Full-day tour from Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Caves, with spice garden, village lunch, and wild jeep safari.
Wilpattu safari with Tiger Safaris: 4 hours in the park, pickup included, 4x4 jeeps, binoculars, and real leopard odds.
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with a 4WD game drive, wildlife spotting at willus water basins, and a local lunch stop.
Private Udawalawe safari day trip with A/C transfers, 3-hour jeep game drive, English guide, and park entry fees included for about $83.
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.
