Sri Lanka
Experiences
From leopard safaris and ancient temples to beach escapes, hill-country hikes and Ayurvedic retreats – build your journey around what you love most.
Wildlife & Safari
Sri Lanka punches far above its size as a wildlife destination. Yala National Park holds the world's highest density of leopards, and sightings are frequent, not rare. Minneriya hosts the famous ‘Gathering’ one of Asia’s largest terrestrial wildlife spectacles when hundreds of wild elephants converge on a single tank.
Blue whales can be spotted off Mirissa, sperm whales and dolphins accompany them, and the island's birdlife over 230 resident species rewards even the most casual observer. Every one of these experiences can be woven into a private day tour or multi-day itinerary tailored around your dates.
BestLocations
The places in Sri Lanka where wildlife & safari experiences are at their most rewarding.
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Yala National Park
The world's most accessible big-cat park, with leopard sightings on nearly every game drive.
RelatedDestinations
The Sri Lanka destinations where wildlife & safari experiences are most concentrated.
Yala
Sri Lanka's most famous national park – leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles across a landscape of scrub, lagoons and beach.
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Mirissa
The south coast's whale-watching capital – blue whales and dolphins offshore, a crescent of golden sand and palm-topped Coconut Tree Hill.
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Kandy
The last royal capital and spiritual heart of the island – home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a serene lake and encircling green hills.
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