Sri Lanka safari landscape with wildlife for a guided safari tour

Safari Focus

An open safari jeep on a dusty track at sunrise in a Sri Lankan national park

A peacock displaying its iridescent tail fan in dry-zone jungle, Sri Lanka

5-Day Wildlife Safari Circuit

UdawalaweTissamaharamaYalaTangalle

Safari-focused planning with private ground support.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Stops: 4
pace: Early starts
Group size: 1–8
Guide languages: 13

Day-by-day itinerary

Every day is visible upfront, so the rhythm and the main experiences are clear before you ask for a quote.

Day1

Transfer to Udawalawe

South interior route start

The trip starts by moving directly toward the wildlife belt, preserving time for better park pacing later in the itinerary.

Day2

Udawalawe safari

Elephant-focused game drive

A full wildlife day built around one of Sri Lanka’s most accessible and rewarding safari environments.

Day3

Transfer toward Yala

Safari-region repositioning

The middle day keeps the route efficient, moving south and east toward the Yala zone without turning the trip into pure transfer time.

Day4

Yala safari

Early drive and wildlife emphasis

The strongest safari window is protected with an early departure and a day focused around sightings rather than extra sightseeing clutter.

Day5

Tangalle coast or onward departure

Wildlife route finish

The route finishes either with a short coastal reset or a direct departure depending on the wider trip plan.

What's included

Know exactly what's included in your tour.

Included

Experienced Chauffeur Guide — English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
Private A/C Vehicle & Fuel — Comfortable sedan with all fuel costs included.
Daily Water — Two bottles per person, per day.
Traditional Lunch & Cooking Demo — One Sri Lankan lunch with a cooking demonstration.
Road & Parking Fees — Highway tolls, parking and vehicle-related charges.
Airport Pick-up & Drop-off
WhatsApp Support — Assistance throughout your tour.
Park-entry coordination and early-start planning
Personal AI Travel Assistant — A private AI assistant customized for your tour, with voice and chat support for your itinerary, destinations, and travel questions.

Not included

Accommodation — Hotel stays are not included.
Meals — Breakfast, dinner and other lunches are not included.
Entrance & Train Tickets — Admission fees and train tickets are paid separately.
International Flights
Sri Lanka Visa Fees
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Tips & Gratuities — Optional.
Safari jeep hire
Specialist photography equipment support

Route insight

Why travellers choose this route

Safari-focused planning with private ground support.
Private routing through Udawalawe, Tissamaharama, Yala, Tangalle with cleaner travel days.
Hotel level, dates, and daily pace can be refined before you confirm.
A driver-guide keeps transfers, timing, and local context handled.
Breakfast-led stays and the essential logistics are already built in.
You review the quote first. No payment is required to start planning.

Before you request a quote

Can I customise a package?

Yes. You can change dates, hotels, vehicle, guide language, and route before confirming.

Do I pay when requesting a quote?

No. Payment is only discussed after you review and approve the proposed plan.

Can you arrange hotels?

Yes. You can request a hotel level, or tell us if you already have your own hotels.

Can I request a guide language?

Yes. You can request a preferred guide language, depending on availability for your dates.

FromUS$620

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