Sri Lanka: The Untamed Wilderness

Sri Lanka is renowned for its biodiversity, and is one of the finest wildlife watching destinations outside of Africa. The country’s wet lowland rainforests, high-altitude grasslands, dry scrublands and the rich coastal habitats provide shelter to an astonishing variety of wildlife including: wild elephant, leopard, sloth bear, crocodile, barking deer and nearly 400 colourful bird species. Off-shore, blue whale - the largest mammal to inhabit our planet, turtle, and dolphin pods can also be found. This private tour is designed to reveal Sri Lanka’s captivating wildlife and is accompanied by a professional naturalist guide. Start your journey at the Talangama wetlands, an oasis that is home to nearly 100 species of birds including many migrant species; then enjoy guided walking safaris inside Sinharaja’s virgin rainforests teeming with endemic birds and butterflies. Continue to Uda Walawe, where elephant sightings in the wild are virtually guaranteed, before arriving in Gal Oya National Park – one of Sri Lanka’s well-kept secrets. At Gal Oya, take private jeep and boat safaris to track the Asian elephant swimming in its natural habitat and enjoy a nature walk that offers the chance to meet with Veddas, Sri Lanka’s aboriginal people. Next, proceed to Yala National Park – a reserve that is particularly noted for its high density of leopard population – for a two night stay. Visit the wetland sanctuary of Bundala National Park with its migrant flamingos, before concluding your Sri Lanka: Untamed Wilderness tour with 3 nights on Sri Lanka’s scenic south coast, where you will search for blue whale and unwind before boarding your flight home.