Sri Lanka Safari

Unearth a region of wild delights and rich biodiversity through the depths of Sri Lanka’s forests and national parks. With safaris on land, water, and by foot, you’ll have the best chance of spotting some of Sri Lanka's iconic wildlife, including herds of native elephants in their natural habitat, leopards, thousands of birds, slender lorises, monkeys, crocodiles, buffalo, deer and jackals. You’ll also see the epic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya, exploring the ruined fortress. Couple these experiences with a cruise on a natural lake, some delicious local food and a night spent in an eco-lodge among the sounds of the forest, and you’ll delight on a wildlife-focused and nature-filled itinerary in one of Asia’s best selections of jungle and forest.

Activities

• Wilpattu National Park - Evening 4x4 Safari
• Anawilundawa - Bird Sanctuary
• Anuradhapura - Vessagiriya Complex Guided Tour
• Minneriya National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Safari
• Popem’s Arboretum - Evening Nature Walk
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit
• Habarana - Cooking Demo & Home Cooked Meal
• Gal Oya National Park - Boat Safari
• Gal Oya National Park - Morning 4x4 Safari
• Kumana National Park - Morning 4x4 Safari
• Yala National Park - Morning 4x4 Safari
• Yala National Park - Evening 4x4 Safari
• Sinharaja Rainforest - Evening Nature Walk
• Rekawa - Turtle Nesting Observation
• Sinharaja Rainforest - Bird & Butterfly Trail Walk
• Galle - Galle Fort Walk

Highlights

• Head out on multiple safaris in 4WDs through Wilpattu, Minneriya, Gal Oya, Kumuna and Yala National Parks, looking out for herds of native elephants, leopards, buffalo, deer, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds and more.
• Don infrared night goggles and witness sea turtles coming ashore at Rekawa beach to lay their eggs while hatchlings dash down to the water to start their new life.
• Visit Singharaja Forest Reserve – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and spend the night in a nearby lodge in the misty rainforest. Head out on nature walks here, looking out for butterflies, jackals, big cats, wild boars and toque monkeys.
• Explore the biodiverse Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, unique due to its three vastly different ecosystems – the coast, the mangroves and the freshwater tanks.
• See the incredible site of Sigiriya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ruined fortress is one of Sri Lanka's most famous spots. Discover the ruins among thousands of birds, who thrive in the surrounding forests.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Zero Plastic. Donations help them educate Sri Lankan communities about the impact of plastic on the environment and reduce plastic pollution in the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.