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Highlights
Wild elephants of Uda Walawe
Leopards, sloth bears & more in Yala National Park
Whale watching from Mirissa:
Best for blue whales, sperm whales and other cetaceans
Introduction
A short wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka whale watching and safaris. Enjoy a week on the lush tropical island of Sri Lanka where great food combines with terrific wildlife watching opportunities. You will observe wild elephants in Uda Walawe, seek out leopards in famous Yala National Park and go whale watching from Mirissa for whales and dolphins including the blue whale. We've also added in some of the island's other wildlife gems too.
Outline Itinerary
1. Depart UK.
2. Arrive Colombo. To Uda Walawe. Afternoon game drive.
3. Morning game drive. Visit Elephant Transit home. Afternoon game drive in Lunugamvehera National Park.
4. To Yala. Afternoon game drive.
5. Morning and afternoon game drives.
6. Morning game drive. Afternoon in Veheragala National Park.
7. Morning game drive in Yala. To Mirissa. Evening crocodile safari.
8. Morning whale watching excursion. Afternoon at leisure.
9. To Negombo and depart Sri Lanka.
Cost
Please contact us for prices.
Departure Dates
November to April. Any day to your requirements.
Description
Get to see the best on this short wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka. This nature holiday concentrates on the south of the island. You will encounter elephants in Uda Walawe and visit the Elephant Transit Home as well as encounters in the wilderness of less visited Lunugamvehera National Park.
Onwards you reached Yala National Park, fabled dry zone holding the densest population of leopards in the world. Sloth bears and a rich bird life also complement your safaris here. Whilst time out of the park can be enjoyed resting and indulging in the delicious food in camp.
Finally, you return along the coast to the fishing town of Mirissa with its colourful harbour full of brightly painted fishing vessels. From here you sail out in search of leviathans. Blue whales along with sperm whales and other cetaceans feed in the rich waters just off the coastline where the Continental Shelf drops away steeply. The waters here are particularly rich and during the season from November to April are a busy feeding ground for whales and dolphins.
This is just an example of possibilities available for holidays to Sri Lanka. Price is dependant on season, style of accommodation and length of stay. Please contact us for further details or to create your tailor made your holiday.
