Wildlife Photography Safari
Yala & Wilpattu leopards, Udawalawe elephants and endemic birdlife with expert guides.
Trip Highlights
What makes this journey special
Yala & Wilpattu leopards
Udawalawe wild elephant herds
Endemic birdlife with a naturalist
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your journey, unpacked
Destinations, stays, food and activities for every day of the trip. Every detail is customisable — chat with us on WhatsApp to fine-tune.
- Day 1
Airport → Wilpattu
Arrival & Wilpattu
Transfer straight to Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest and quietest national park.
Stay
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp, Wilpattu
Food
- • Bush dinner under the stars
Activities
- Airport meet & greet
- Evening wildlife orientation
- Day 2
Wilpattu
Wilpattu Safaris
Full-day safari tracking leopards around the park's iconic villus (natural lakes).
Stay
Mahoora Tented Camp
Food
- • Bush breakfast
- • Camp dinner
Activities
- Dawn jeep safari
- Afternoon safari
- Bird hides
Day 3Wilpattu → Udawalawe
Transfer to Udawalawe
Long scenic drive south to the elephant kingdom of Udawalawe.
Stay
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort
Food
- • Curry lunch en route
- • Lodge dinner
Activities
- Afternoon Udawalawe safari
- Elephant Transit Home
Day 4Udawalawe → Yala
Yala Leopards
Move to Yala for the highest leopard density on earth.
Stay
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Food
- • Lodge breakfast
- • BBQ dinner
Activities
- Afternoon Yala safari Block 1
- Day 5
Yala
Yala Full-Day Safari
Full dawn-to-dusk photographic safari with packed meals in the field.
Stay
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Food
- • Packed breakfast & lunch
- • Wildlife-lodge dinner
Activities
- Sunrise safari
- Sundowner safari
- Naturalist photo review
Day 6Yala → Airport
Departure
Transfer back to Colombo for your onward flight.
Stay
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Food
- • Farewell breakfast
Activities
- Private airport transfer
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