TOUR OVERVIEW

Tour Type: Private Round Tour
Duration: 02 Days / 01 Night
Destinations Covered: Udawalawe – Yala
Starting Locations:
Kosgoda | Ahungalla | Bentota | Induruwa

Ending Location: Same starting hotel or agreed drop-off point

This tour is designed for travelers who want maximum safari time with comfortable travel and overnight rest.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park
• Very high chance of spotting wild elephants
• Visit to Elephant Transit Home (subject to schedule)
• Jeep safari at Yala National Park
• Opportunity to spot Sri Lanka’s “Big Four” wildlife
• Overnight stay near Yala / Tissamaharama
• Scenic countryside drives

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 – SOUTH COAST → UDAWALAWE SAFARI → YALA

Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Bentota, or Induruwa. The drive inland takes you through rural villages, reservoirs, and dry-zone landscapes.

Udawalawe National Park Safari

Upon arrival near Udawalawe National Park, you will transfer to a 4×4 safari jeep accompanied by an experienced local tracker. Udawalawe’s open terrain makes it one of the best parks in Sri Lanka for wildlife viewing.

During the safari, you may see:

• Large herds of wild elephants
• Water buffalo and deer
• Crocodiles near water reservoirs
• Monitor lizards
• Eagles, peacocks, and other bird species

The safari usually lasts 3–4 hours, depending on wildlife activity.

Elephant Transit Home (Optional)

After the safari, you may visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned elephant calves are rehabilitated before being released back into the wild. Feeding times are fixed and subject to daily schedules.

Drive to Yala / Tissamaharama

In the afternoon, continue the journey towards Yala. The landscape gradually changes as you approach Sri Lanka’s southeastern wildlife region.

Overnight Stay near Yala

Check in to your hotel near Yala or Tissamaharama and enjoy a relaxed evening after an exciting safari day.

Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama area
Meal Plan: Dinner (if hotel plan selected)

DAY 2 – YALA SAFARI → RETURN TO SOUTH COAST

Early Morning Yala National Park Safari

Early morning is the best time to explore Yala National Park, as wildlife is most active during the cooler hours. After an early breakfast or packed breakfast, you will enter the park in a 4×4 safari jeep.

During the safari, you may encounter:

• Leopards resting on rocks or moving through the forest
• Elephants near waterholes
• Sloth bears (seasonal sightings)
• Wild buffalo, deer, and wild boar
• Crocodiles in lagoons
• A wide variety of birds

The safari typically lasts 3–4 hours, depending on park regulations and wildlife movement.

Lunch Break (Optional)

After the safari, stop for lunch at a local restaurant near Yala. Lunch is not included, allowing flexibility in food choice.

Return Journey to the South Coast

In the afternoon, begin the return journey to the southern coast. You will arrive back at your hotel in Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Bentota, or Induruwa by late evening.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 4×4 safari jeep at Udawalawe National Park
• 4×4 safari jeep at Yala National Park
• Experienced local driver
• Fuel, parking, and highway charges

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Entrance fees (Udawalawe, Yala, Elephant Transit Home)
• Accommodation charges (if not pre-selected)
• Lunch and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips (optional)

WHO IS THIS TOUR IDEAL FOR?

• Wildlife and safari enthusiasts
• Nature photographers
• Couples and families
• First-time visitors to Sri Lanka
• Travelers staying at beach resorts who want a deep safari experience

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This is a private tour only
• Early starts are required on both days
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
• Comfortable clothing and sun protection recommended
• Tour order may change due to weather or park regulations

HOTEL PICK-UP LOCATIONS

We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off from:

• Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
• Heritance Ahungalla
• RIU Sri Lanka Ahungalla
• Bentota beach hotels
• Induruwa beach resorts