Nature & Wildlife Safari

🌄 7-Day Nature & Wildlife Safari

Explore Yala, Udawalawe, Sinharaja & Ella – The Wild Heart of Sri Lanka
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Ideal For: Wildlife photographers, nature lovers, eco-travelers, families
Transport: Private A/C vehicle + Safari jeeps + Optional scenic train
Best Time to Visit: December to April (dry season and best wildlife sightings)

📌 Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest

Meet & greet at Colombo Airport and drive to Sinharaja Rainforest (approx. 4–5 hrs) Evening walk or rest at eco-lodge in the Deniyaya/Kudawa area

Introduction to the rainforest

Highlights

Introduction to the rainforest

Higlights

Scenic drive through rural Sri Lanka

Highlights

Optional nature trail at dusk

🛏️ Overnight stay

Eco-lodge near Sinharaja Rainforest

📌 Day 2: Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest

  • Full-day or half-day guided trek into the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve

  • Discover rich biodiversity: rare birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, orchids

  • Cross forest streams, spot giant ferns, and listen to birdsong deep in the jungle

🔍 Optional:

  • Birdwatching focus trail

  • Visit small village for lunch

Overnight: Eco-lodge near Sinharaja

Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve

Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve

Full-day or half-day guided trek into the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve

Discover rich biodiversity

rare birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, orchids

Cross forest streams

Cross forest streams, spot giant ferns, and listen to birdsong deep in the jungle

🛏️ Overnight stay

Eco-lodge near Sinharaja

📌 Day 3: Sinharaja to Udawalawe National Park 🐘

  • Drive to Udawalawe (approx. 3–4 hrs)

  • Afternoon or sunset jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park

  • Visit the Elephant Transit Home (orphaned baby elephants)

🔍 Wildlife to Spot:

  • Elephants, jackals, deer, buffalo, crocodiles, eagles, storks, kingfishers

Overnight: Safari lodge or hotel near Udawalawe

Udawalawe

Udawalawe

Drive to Udawalawe (approx. 3–4 hrs)

jeep safari

Afternoon or sunset jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park

Elephant Transit Home

Visit the Elephant Transit Home (orphaned baby elephants)

🛏️ Overnight stay

Safari lodge or hotel near Udawalawe

📌 Day 4: Udawalawe to Yala National Park 🐆

  • Morning drive to Yala (2.5–3 hrs)

  • Afternoon safari in Yala National Park – the best place in Asia to spot leopards

  • Explore coastal dunes, wetlands, and rocky scrub jungle

🔍 Wildlife to Spot:

  • Leopards, sloth bears, elephants, wild boars, crocodiles, mongoose

Overnight: Safari camp or hotel near Yala / Tissamaharama

Yala

Yala

Morning drive to Yala (2.5–3 hrs)

Yala National Park

Afternoon safari in Yala National Park – the best place in Asia to spot leopards

Explore

Explore coastal dunes, wetlands, and rocky scrub jungle

🛏️ Overnight stay

Safari camp or hotel near Yala / Tissamaharama

Day 5: Yala to Ella – Hill Country Adventure Begins 🌄

  • Early breakfast and scenic drive to Ella (3.5 hrs)

  • Visit Ravana Falls, hike Little Adam’s Peak, or relax at a hilltop café

  • Optional massage or sunset dinner with mountain views

🔍 Optional Stops:

  • Diyaluma Falls en route

  • Tea factory visit

Overnight: Boutique guesthouse or hotel in Ella

Ella

Ella

Early breakfast and scenic drive to Ella (3.5 hrs)

Ravana Falls

Visit Ravana Falls, hike Little Adam’s Peak, or relax at a hilltop café

massage or sunset

Optional massage or sunset dinner with mountain views

🛏️ Overnight stay

Boutique guesthouse or hotel in Ella

Day 6: Explore Ella – Hiking, Views & Tea

📍 Day 6 – Explore Ella – Hiking, Views & Tea

  • Start the day with a hike to Ella Rock (moderate/difficult) or revisit Little Adam’s Peak

  • Visit the Nine Arches Bridge – iconic railway bridge surrounded by tea hills

  • Enjoy fresh local food or attend a cooking class

🔍 Relax Option:

  • Skip the hike and enjoy a full spa day or waterfall picnic

Overnight: Hotel in Ella

Ella Rock

Ella Rock

Start the day with a hike to Ella Rock (moderate/difficult) or revisit Little Adam’s Peak

Nine Arches Bridge

Visit the Nine Arches Bridge – iconic railway bridge surrounded by tea hills

Enjoy fresh local food

Enjoy fresh local food or attend a cooking class

🛏️ Overnight stay

Ella

Day 6: Scenic Train to Nanu Oya / Departure

📍 Day 7 – Scenic Train to Nanu Oya / Departure

  • Morning train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya (optional – one of the world’s most scenic routes)

  • Continue by car to Colombo or Airport (5–6 hrs by road)

🔍 Optional Add-ons if time permits:

  • Quick visit to Nuwara Eliya for tea tasting

  • Lake Gregory boat ride

End of Tour

train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya

train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya

Morning train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya (optional – one of the world’s most scenic routes)

Colombo or Airport

Continue by car to Colombo or Airport (5–6 hrs by road)

Quick visit to Nuwara Eliya

Quick visit to Nuwara Eliya for tea tasting

✅ Tour Inclusions

  • Private A/C vehicle + all transfers

  • Accommodation in 2–4 star eco-lodges and hotels

  • Daily breakfast

  • Park entry tickets for Yala, Udawalawe, Sinharaja

  • Jeep safaris with guides (Yala & Udawalawe)

  • Sinharaja nature guide

  • Bottled water during transfers

  • Government taxes

🔄 Optional Add-ons

  • All-inclusive upgrade (meals + entrance)

  • Nature photography guide

  • Luxury tented safari in Yala

  • Ella cooking class or spa day

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