The Ultimate Sri Lanka Wildlife Escape: 14-Day Leopards, Whales & Rainforest Expedition

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where your private wildlife guide awaits. Bypass the busy cities and transfer straight to the coastal town of Negombo. Settle into your hotel and recover from your flight by the sea.

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Negombo

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Bed & breakfast

Begin your wildlife journey with a morning birdwatching tour through the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary. Travel north to the ancient forests of Wilpattu National Park for an exhilarating afternoon leopard safari. Spend the night camping under a canopy of stars right on the edge of the wilderness.

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Wilpattu National Park

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Bed & breakfast

Wake up to the sounds of the jungle for an early morning safari in Wilpattu to catch predators on the move. Next, ascend into the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range, ending the day with a peaceful, guided evening forest walk.

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Knuckles Range

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Bed & breakfast

Venture deep into the Knuckles Range to the incredibly remote, traditional village of Meemure. Embark on a guided village walk and an adventurous trek to discover pristine, hidden waterfalls far from the tourist trail.

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Knuckles Range

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Bed & breakfast

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Meemure

Spend the morning trekking through rural villages and discovering more hidden highland waterfalls. In the afternoon, descend from the mountains and travel eastward to your relaxing nature base in Mahiyanganaya.

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Mahiyanganaya

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Bed & breakfast

Wake up early for a magical, peaceful sunrise catamaran ride across the glassy waters of Sorabora Wewa. As the day cools down, enjoy an afternoon jeep safari in the rugged, off-the-beaten-path terrains of Maduru Oya National Park.

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Mahiyanganaya

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Bed & breakfast

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Maduru Oya

Transfer to the untouched eastern wilderness of Gal Oya National Park. Experience Sri Lanka's unique water-based boat safari on the Senanayake Samudra reservoir to spot elephants swimming between islands, followed by an immersive evening jeep safari in the dense forest.

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Gal Oya National Park

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Bed & breakfast

Leave the eastern frontier behind as you travel south to the arid, African-style plains of Yala National Park. Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive to track leopards, celebrating your sightings with a magnificent BBQ dinner in the wild.

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Yala National Park

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Bed & breakfast

Dedicate your morning to a final, intensive tracking safari in Yala, which boasts the world's highest density of leopards. In the afternoon, shift your focus to the serene wetlands of Bundala National Park, a Ramsar-recognized haven for migratory birds and vibrant pink flamingos.

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Yala National Park

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Bed & breakfast

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Bundala National Park

Travel to the open plains of Udawalawe National Park. Enjoy an afternoon open-top jeep safari across sweeping savannahs renowned for their massive, free-roaming herds of Asian elephants.

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Udawalawe National Park

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Bed & breakfast

Travel into the wet zone to the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Enjoy an evening guided trek beneath the canopy, focusing on the incredibly high density of rare, endemic flora and fauna.

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Sinharaja Rainforest

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Bed & breakfast

Take one final, misty morning rainforest walk in Sinharaja before heading south. Arrive at the palm-fringed beaches of Mirissa, where you can spend the afternoon enjoying some well-deserved relaxation by the Indian Ocean.

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Mirissa

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Bed & breakfast

Wake up early for an unforgettable morning cruise off Mirissa's coast into the deep waters of the Indian Ocean. Keep your cameras ready as you track majestic blue whales, sperm whales, and acrobatic pods of spinner dolphins.

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Mirissa

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Bed & breakfast

Enjoy a final tropical breakfast before a comfortable, seamless transfer to Katunayake Airport for your flight home, carrying memories of Sri Lanka's most incredible ecosystems.

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Bed & breakfast