5 Days - Private Wildlife Photography Tour with Unique Accommodation options

5.0 (1 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Wildlife photography is one of the most challenging forms of photography that gives an opportunity to collect lifetime memories. This tour includes four different wildlife sanctuaries including one rain forest and three national parks that are famous for different wildlife habitats.  You will have the opportunity to photograph the nature wonders at Sinharaja Rainforest, leopards in Yala National Park, Elephants in Udawalawe National Park and birds in Bundala National Park whilst enjoying the luxury comfort at the best wildlife accommodation options.

What's included

  • All government taxes
  • Lunch
  • Lunch at Grand Udawalawe on Day 2
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Mineral water bottles during the tour and safaris
  • Cost of jeep hires for Game drives
  • All meals at Campsite from Dinner on Day 2 to Breakfast on Day 5
  • Transportation by an Air conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner and Breakfast at Rainforest Eco Lodge
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Service of an English speaking driver throughout the tour
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Pick up - Sinharaja
  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    You will be Picked up from Colombo or any other beach destination in south west coast of Sri Lanka and driven to Sinharaja (approx. 3 hours’ drive)

    On arrival at the Sinharaja, you will check in to the Rainforest eco lodge.
  2. Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Late afternoon, your nature guide will take you on a memorable trekking tour in the Sinharaja rainforest which is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage sites available in Sri Lanka. With so many species of endemic flora and fauna, Sinharaja will create a big opportunity to photograph some wonders nature creations.
Day 2: Sinharaja - Udawalawa - Yala
  1. Udawalawe National Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After Breakfast, you will be driven to Udawalawe (approx. 3 hours drive) where you will start a game drive at Udawalawe National Park which is one of the best homes for Asian Elephants. This will be another great photographic opportunity that is totally different to Sinharaja.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    On completion of the Safari, You will enjoy your lunch at Grand Udawalawe Hotel and then drive to Yala National Park.
Day 3: Yala - Bundala - Yala
  1. Yala National Park
    3h
    Wake up at dawn around 5:00 am to freshly brewed Ceylon tea or coffee. Then leave on morning game drive at 5:30 am with your camera to photograph the thrilling adventure of Yala National park including roaming elephants and more leopards per area than anywhere else on the planet!
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Return from morning game drive at 9-10am to freshly squeezed juices from seasonal fruits followed by breakfast.

    After breakfast, you can relax and unwind by taking a nap in the hammock or checking books about wildlife in the library.
  3. Kamal Safari Bundala Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After Lunch at the campsite, you will be taken to Bundala National Park which is an excellent choice for Bird watching and photography.
Day 4: Yala - Yala
  1. 2h
    Wake up around 5:00 am to freshly brewed Ceylon tea or coffee. Start to trek through thick bushes with a pathway access to a wonderful lake which offers breath-taking views and bird watching opportunities. This will lead you another photographic opportunity. If you are fortunate enough, you will encounter wildlife like elephants; Deers; palm squirrels; wild boars; etc. Also, you will confront both endemic and migratory birds; butterflies and lizards and land monitors slithering around the lake. Capture the splendid views of wildlife and nature to take back home. Don’t forget to ask your naturalist to share his adventures in the wild during the trek. Enjoy breakfast at a private location by a lake whilst listening to the singing of birds and feeling the fresh breeze.
  2. Palatupana
    2h
    After breakfast, you can explore the village and experience the village life in the surrounding area and arrive at the campsite for Lunch.
  3. Yala National Park
    2h
    In the afternoon, you will start your game drive at Yala National Park to have another chance of photographing the Leopards.
Day 5: Yala - Colombo
  1. Colombo Fort
    15m
    After breakfast, you will be driven back to Colombo or your beach hotel situated in southwest coast.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from Airport, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo and all other beach hotels in south-west coast.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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