Price: £3295/$3995 per person
WILD SRI LANKA PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI
TOUR SUMMARY
This is our iconic wildlife photography holiday in Sri Lanka. This is a small guided group holiday (5 participants maximum), led by Sri Lankan wildlife Photographer Mevan Piyasena. The holiday focuses on key National Parks to maximise our chances to photograph Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears and birds. We will do half day and full day safaris and use safari vehicles that allows you to get to eye level and maximise the photography experience.
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo
Upon your arrival in Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, get ready for an exciting wildlife photography holiday. Your taxi will take you to the city centre, where you’ll spend the night, setting the stage for the adventures ahead. Tomorrow, we head to the heart of the rainforest.
Overnight in Colombo.
Meals included: None
Day 2: Journey to Yala National Park
After a delightful breakfast, we begin our four-hour journey to Yala National Park. We will go out for our first safari in the afternoon looking for the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard.
Overnight near Yala National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – 4: Wildlife safaris in Yala National Park
Over the next two days, dive deeper into the wonders of Yala National Park through two half-day safaris each day. There will be plenty of wildlife photography opportunities. We will search for Asiatic elephants, leopards, sloth bears and many more.
Overnight near Yala National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Travel to Kumana National Park
Saying goodbye to Yala, we embark on a four-hour journey to Kumana National Park. This wildlife photographer’s paradise will offer some great chances with the majestic Asiatic leopards in their natural habitat. On the other side Kumana is a lesser visited park and it offers a wide range of habitats. Enjoy our first safari in the afternoon.
Overnight in Arugam Bay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6-7: Wildlife Safaris at Kumana National Park
The next two days will be spent by 2x full-day wildlife photography safaris. We will be driving around the National Park at look for mammals and exotic bird species.
Overnight in Arungam Bay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Travel to Dambulla – Meet the Red Slender Loris
Today, we leave the Southeast of Sri Lanka and travel towards Dambulla, a city renowned for its cultural heritage. After dinner, we will search for the elusive Red Slender Loris, a shy nocturnal mammal.
Overnight near Dambulla.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Photo Safari on a lake
The morning brings us to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, offering panoramic views and insights into Sri Lanka’s ancient history. In the afternoon, we travel to a village and embark on a boat ride to photograph pelicans and other water birds.
Overnight near Dambulla.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Travel to Wilpattu National Park
We leave Dambulla after breakfast and head towards the northwest of the island, to our next destination, Wilpattu National park. We will enjoy a half-day photo safari in the afternoon.
Overnight near Wilpattu National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – 12: Wildlife Photography Safaris in Wilpattu National Park
For the next two days, we will discover Wilpattu’s untamed wilderness, with good chances of seeing Sri Lankan leopards and sloth bears. There will be plenty of options to photograph the vast wildlife of the park. On one of the evenings we go for a night safari looking for Nocturnal cats in the buffer zone.
Overnight near Wilpattu National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Departure Day
As your wildlife photography holiday comes to an end, we head back to Colombo Airport where we say goodbye.
Meals included: Breakfast
Colombo
Radisson Hotel Colombo (Premium)
This is a modern, 4-star hotel ear the coast of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.
Kirinda (near Yala National Park)
Yala Chalets by Lalan Leisure (Classic)
Lalan Leisure offers comfortable accommodation on the South of Sri Lanka in the proximity of Yala National Park.
Arugam Bay (near Kumana National Park)
Bay Vista Hotel (Classic)
The Bay Vista Hotel is a simple, yet comfortable hotel in Arugam Bay. It is located by the beach on the southeast of Sri Lanka. It will be a great base to discover Kumana National Park.
Dambulla
Back of Beyond Tree House (Classic)
The back and Beyon Tree house is an eco lodge near Dambulla. It is interesting concept that hides in the forest at the base of Pidurangala rock.
Wilpattu National Park
Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu (Superior)
Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu is a new, modern hotel outside the National Park. It offers clean, comfortable rooms and an outdoor pool.
Prices & Inclusions
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Date: 1st to 13th September 2025 |
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Holiday Price: |
£3295/person |
min. 2, max. 5 participants |
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$3995/person | |
| Single Supplement | £800/person | |
| $1000/person | ||
Inclusions
- Accommodation in simple hotels for 12 nights on a twin share basis
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Private Transportation throughout the itinerary
- One Local Wildlife Photography Guide throughout the holiday
- 5 half-day safaris in Yala National Park
- 2 full-day and 1 half-day safaris in Kumana National Park
- An optional Night walk near Dambulla looking for loris
- Visit of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- 2 full-day and 1 half-day safaris in Wilpattu National Park
- 1 night safari in the buffer zone of Wilpattu National Park looking for nocturnal cats
- Full financial protection by Protected Trust Service
Exclusions
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Visa Fees
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
Sri Lanka, previously known as Ceylon, is an island country south of the Indian Subcontinent. The Island is in the India Ocean, and it offers a wide range of cultural landmarks, outstanding cuisine, lush tea plantations, exciting national parks and beautiful golden sand beaches. This relatively small country has 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Island’s tropical climate makes it a year-round destination.
It is one of the best places to observe Sri Lankan Elephants and the Sri Lankan leopards in the wild and its Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a birding hotspot. The South Coast is the best place to watch whales between November and April.
Sri Lanka offers a great variety of cultural and natural sights, wildlife watching and some excellent spots for relaxation at the end of your holiday.
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