Sri Lanka Best of Leopards Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo / Transfer to Kumana

Colombo to Kumana (7 - 8 Hours)

• Meet and greet upon arrival at Colombo International Airport
• Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Kumana National Park
• Enjoy a scenic journey through Sri Lanka's southern and eastern coastal regions
• Check in at a carefully selected safari lodge near Kumana
• Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Leopard Safari at Kumana National Park

• Early breakfast at the lodge
• Embark on a full-day private safari in Kumana National Park
• Excellent opportunities to observe leopards, elephants, crocodiles, jackals, and rare and endemic birdlife
• Picnic lunch served inside the park
• Return to the lodge in the evening
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Leopard Safari at Kumana National Park

• Enjoy a second full-day safari in the remote wilderness of Kumana
• Explore lesser-visited areas known for leopard activity
• Ideal opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching
• Overnight stay at the safari lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Leopard Safari at Kumana National Park

• Third full-day safari experience at Kumana National Park
• Continue searching for elusive leopards and other wildlife across diverse ecosystems
• Return to the lodge for overnight stay
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Yala / Afternoon Leopard Safari

Kumana to Yala (3 - 4 Hours)

• Breakfast at the lodge
• Proceed to Yala National Park
• Check in at a luxury safari lodge near Yala
• Afternoon private jeep safari in Yala National Park
• Yala is renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Morning & Evening Leopard Safaris at Yala National Park

• Early morning safari in Yala National Park
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure time
• Afternoon safari in a different zone of the park
• Excellent opportunities to encounter leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, peacocks and birds of prey
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Full Day Leopard Safari at Yala National Park

• Full-day safari experience exploring different sectors of Yala National Park
• Increased chances of leopard sightings in varying habitats
• Picnic lunch served inside the park
• Return to the lodge in the evening
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Galle via Sinharaja Rainforest

Yala to Sinharaja / Galle (4 - 5 Hours)

• Breakfast and departure from Yala
• Visit the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Guided rainforest walk through Sri Lanka's last remaining tropical rainforest
• Continue to the historic coastal city of Galle for overnight stay
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Leisure Day in Galle

• Relax and unwind in the charming city of Galle
• Optional sightseeing and photography opportunities within the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
• Enjoy the coastal atmosphere and boutique cafés
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Transfer to Colombo

Galle to Colombo (2.5 - 3 Hours)

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer back to Colombo by private vehicle
• Evening at leisure for shopping or relaxation
• Overnight stay in Colombo
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Departure Transfer

Colombo to Airport (45 Minutes - 1 Hour)

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight
• Meal Plan: Breakfast