Colombo/Bentota: Safari Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic
ID: GYG676989-1115211
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
11 days
Description
See incredible nature and wildlife on a private guided full-day jeep safari adventure to two national parks, Yala and Udawalawa. Enjoy a picnic lunch and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off.
Your experience begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Colombo/Bentota area. From there, relax on your drive to Yala National Park, home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Meet your private guide and climb into a sturdy 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy sunrise at the park — the ‘Golden Hours’ of the day — and explore the light forests, scrubs, grasslands, lagoons, and magnificent range of animals.
Following the safari, there will be a Picnic Lunch before the drive to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Next, stop at the Elephant Transit Home during feeding hours and take a closer look at hundreds of wild elephant babies.
After enjoying the Elephant Transit Home Arriving Udawalawe National Park in the afternoon allows you to explore from 3 PM until sunset when the park closes at 6 PM. Search for the world’s most concentrated number of elephants, spotted deer, jackals, wild boar, wild buffalo, crocodiles, and many other animals as your knowledgeable guide and driver expertly navigates the vast area and roads.
After the safari, journey back to your point of origin to be dropped off back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- See both Yala and Udawalawe National Parks in One day
- Experience sunrise and sunset surrounded by magnificent wildlife
- Spot leopards, elephants, water buffalo, jackals, leopards, and many other anima
- Stay cool and comfortable in an air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
