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Top 15 National Park Safaris from Colombo

17 tours

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide - Grasslands first: where elephant herds show up

1.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30Our pick

Private Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a 4x4 jeep. See elephant herds, crocodiles, deer, and Sri Lankan birds.

“We had an excellent time with our guide Gimhana. Compared to another safari we did in Wilpattu, our experience was so much more relaxed. We did the four hour safari and Gimhana was excellent at pointing out different animal species, and getting into good positions for photos while being respectful of the animals’ space. We found him very considerate; making sure we were ready to move on from a stop before going etc. We also saw lots and lots of elephants, which all seemed very happy to get close up to the jeep!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Sigiriya Lion Rock: A Massive Climb, Best Done Early

2.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $68

Private full-day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya, with hotel pickup and an elephant safari. Entrance fees extra.

“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.”

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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive) - Negombo pickup at 4:00 AM, and the real meaning of a “full day”

3.Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $152Top rated

All-inclusive Wilpattu Jeep safari from Negombo with early pickup, breakfast, lunch, park fees, and a private jeep for wildlife.

“A very long day from Negombo. Joseph the driver was brilliant but we felt the actual Wilpattu safari was disappointing (considering we spent £550 for 4 of us). Didn’t see much - one elephant in the distance, a few peacocks, deer and a water buffalo - all over 10 hours in a bumpy jeep. 5 hours would have been enough to see nothing.”

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From Negombo: Wilpattu National Park Safari Guided Day Tour

From Negombo: Wilpattu National Park Safari Guided Day Tour - Your Day at a Glance: Timing, Driving, and Safari Window

Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo - Entering Wilpattu: willus basins and wildlife you can actually track

5.Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $105

Wilpattu safari from Colombo with a 4WD jeep, 3-hour game drive, English guide, and a chance to spot leopards and elephants on a 12-hour day.

“The driver on our trip was a true driving professional. He handled additional challenges on the road perfectly and drove us safely. The safari was definitely worth experiencing - we saw many wild animals and beautiful nature.”

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Wilpattu National Park: Morning or Afternoon Safari

Wilpattu National Park: Morning or Afternoon Safari - Pickup, timing, and the 4x4 jeep comfort factor

6.Wilpattu National Park: Morning or Afternoon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $35

Wilpattu National Park safari with hotel pickup, 4x4 jeep and binoculars. 4-hour wildlife drive, leopard chance, from $35 plus entry.

“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. - Regarding the guide, it would be better to count on someone with better English.”

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Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour - Getting There in Comfort: Private Transfers from Colombo, Ella, and Wellawaya

7.Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $83

Private Udawalawe National Park safari with hotel pickup, an English guide, and a 3-hour jeep game drive. Entry fees and tolls included.

“Nice experience with our guide Patum! We got very close to elephants, and we saw many other animals like mangoose, rabbit, crocodile, chacal, eagle, marabout, peacock, water buffalo and Bambi :)”

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Safari at Wilpattu National Park from Negombo (All inclusive day tour)

Safari at Wilpattu National Park from Negombo (All inclusive day tour) - Inside Wilpattu National Park: What Your 5 Hours Are Built Around

Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo - Inside Yala for about 4 hours: what “private” really changes

9.Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $250

Private Yala jeep safari with Colombo pickup, tracker, binoculars, lunch and snacks, plus a scenic drive to spot elephants and more.

“Phenomenal trip to Yala! Glen was a great driver and got us to the park in plenty of time. We were fortunate enough to see elephants (including a baby elephant!), cheetahs, iguanas, and crocodiles. The safari car itself was comfortable and had big seats and a cover to protect from the sun.”

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Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo - Colombo or Negombo pickup, and why the day can run long

10.Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $78

Private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo/Negombo with pickup, park lunch, and a quieter wildlife day to spot big cats.

“The trip was a great time. Both the driver who took me to the park and the 4WD driver within the park were excellent. It was, of course, a very long day, about 13 hours door to door, of which about 4 were spent on the safari. The 4WD driver Read more”

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All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo

All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo - Inside the park: your 3 hours of safari and how to use them

11.All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $335

Private Udawalawe safari from Colombo or Negombo: 3-hour 4x4 jeep, elephant herds, hotel pickup, admission, water, and guide narration.

“Whole trip was planned perfectly and according to our wishes. The Guide and the Jeep Driver were so experienced and proffesional, a real nature lovers. We took so many photos, spotted more than 30 elephants, no to mention other specieRead more”

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All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo

All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo - Colombo to Udawalawa: the long drive you have to plan for

Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo

Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo - Morning run: pickup plus Galle Dutch Fort and Weligama stilt fishermen

13.Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $180

Private door-to-door trip from Colombo to Galle Fort and Weligama stilt fishermen, then a 4x4 Yala safari with fees and dinner included.

“We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a truly unforgettable day trip from Colombo to Galle, culminating in an evening safari in Yala National Park-and we can’t recommend it highly enough. As two coworkers looking for a unique wRead more”

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All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo

All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo - Lunch break in a long wildlife day: Sri Lankan rice and curry matters

14.All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $275

Udawalawe from Negombo by private air-conditioned car, with an English-speaking chauffeur, jeep safari, and Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch.

“A very long day but well worth it . Collected from hotel and we had our own driver for the whole day. Drove through some amazing countryside . The park was incredible, saw lots of elephant and birds . Great food in an amazing restaurant before home .”

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Day Tour to Wilpattu National Park from Colombo

Day Tour to Wilpattu National Park from Colombo - Wilpattu National Park, Where the Lakes Shape the Wildlife

15.Day Tour to Wilpattu National Park from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $150

Private Jeep safari to Wilpattu from Colombo with round-trip pickup, a dedicated guide, WiFi onboard, and real wildlife viewing time.

“It was a great experience. The drive was long, about 4 hours each way and 4 hours in the park. Our driver was excellent, and his knowledge of the road was outstanding. The park ranger did a great job in pointing out animals to us. I would do it again, but I would bring a lunch/dinner. There were very few western restaurants.”

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