Birding Sanctuary & Wild Safari Tour

Accomodation

04 Star Hotels
Pickup

CMB Airport
Dropoff

CMB Airport
Best Season

All Year
Guide

Guided
Language

English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Russian, Polish, Hindi, Tamil, Portuguese, Hebrew, Dutch, Arabic
Meals

Breakfast, Dinner
Tour Availability

Available
Transportation

Car or Van
Travel Duraton

5-6 Hours
Minimum Age

8
Maximum Age

99
Group Size

1 - 20
Destinations

Sinharaja, Yala, Udawalawa, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Gal Oya
Activities

Bird watching, Jeep Safari, Water Rafting, Trekking
Trip Type

Wildlife, Birdwatching, Adventure, Nature

Overview

Discover the unparalleled diversity of Sri Lanka’s avian and wildlife species on this 36-day Birding Sanctuary & Wild Safari Tour. Designed for passionate birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, this comprehensive tour takes you to the most significant bird sanctuaries and national parks across Sri Lanka. With expert naturalist guides, you’ll immerse yourself in the serene beauty of wetlands, forests, and jungles, observing rare birds, endemic species, and an abundance of other wildlife. With expert guidance and specially planned routes, this 36-day Birding Sanctuary & Wild Safari Tour offers a rare opportunity to connect with Sri Lanka’s wildlife, pristine landscapes, and cultural heritage. This experience is crafted to be immersive, providing ample time for exploration, birdwatching, and the chance to witness Sri Lanka’s remarkable biodiversity up close.

Trip Highlights

Muthurajawela Marsh: Begin your journey at the Muthurajawela Marsh, a vast wetland teeming with migratory and endemic bird species. Known as “The Swamp of Royal Treasure,” it offers an ideal start with sightings of herons, kingfishers, and cormorants in their natural habitat.
Bundala National Park: Explore Bundala, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famed for its vibrant wetlands, which host migratory species like flamingos, egrets, and pelicans. This is a prime location to see saltwater crocodiles and elephants amidst breathtaking lagoons and mangroves.
Kumana National Park: A paradise for bird lovers, Kumana is home to a wide variety of resident and migratory birds, including the rare black-necked stork. Navigate through lagoons and forests, where you’ll spot eagles, storks, and waterfowl during guided safari tours.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve: The only primary tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka, Sinharaja offers birdwatchers an intimate look at endemic species like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and the Green-billed Coucal. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its dense biodiversity.
Gal Oya National Park: Known for boat safaris on the Senanayake Samudraya reservoir, Gal Oya provides unique perspectives on birdlife and wildlife. Witness birds such as painted storks and pelicans in serene surroundings and observe elephants swimming across the reservoir.
Horton Plains National Park: Home to the beautiful cloud forests, Horton Plains provides unique birding opportunities, with species like the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and the Dull-blue Flycatcher. The sweeping vistas and misty landscapes add a surreal ambiance to your birding experience.
Yala National Park: Famous for leopards, Yala also has a rich variety of bird species, including crested hawk-eagles and junglefowl. Combine birdwatching with chances to see elephants, sloth bears, and a variety of reptiles in Sri Lanka’s most visited wildlife park.
Wilpattu National Park: Known for its unique “willus” or natural lakes, Wilpattu offers a peaceful birdwatching environment with sightings of painted storks, openbill storks, and a range of waterfowl. Safaris through the dense forest provide memorable views of both birdlife and larger mammals.
Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary: A Ramsar wetland site, Anawilundawa provides a serene backdrop for spotting both migratory and resident birds, including spot-billed pelicans and little cormorants. This sanctuary, nestled between three eco-systems, is an idyllic site for avid birders.

Day 1 :

Airport - Sri Jayawardanapura Sanctuary - Colombo

Upon arrival, Our Naturalist and team will meet and greet you at Bandaranayake International Airport. We will proceed you to Sri Jayawardanapura Sanctuary to observed birds in Sanctuary. Thereafter, check in to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2 :

Half-Day Birding Safaris in Bellanvila - Attidiya Sanctuary - Thalangama Tank & Salagala Forest

Rise in the morning and leave at 0600hrs toBellanvila, Attidiya, Thalangama tank & Salagalal Sanctuaries half-day safaris. You will be served a packet of breakfast, lunch soft drinks during the safari.

Day 3 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Meethrigala Forest Reserve - Labugamuwa Kalathuwewa - Sinharaja

Wake up early and depart to another birding half-day safaris in Meethrigala and Labugamuwa Forests for a chance to enjoy half-day safaris. Take a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari. We will drive you to Sinharaja and check in to the hotel for the overnight.

Day 4 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Sinharaja Rain Forest

After breakfast, we will begin our birding safari to the Sinharaja Rain Forest. A knowledgeable bird-watching naturalist leads this tour. Thereafter we will back to the hotel.

Day 5 :

Sinharaja - Kanneliya Forest Reserve and Back to Sinharaja

Wake up early and leave from the hotel to heading to Kanneliya Forest to observed the beautiful birds. You will be served a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari in the evening for a game drive. On completion, you will return to the hotel.

Day 6 :

Sinharaja - Ruhunu National Park - Yala

After a relaxed morning and breakfast, we leave you to Yala and check in to the hotel. In the evening visit Ruhunu National park for the evening safari.After you will be back to Yala for your overnight.

Day 7 :

Full-Day Safari in Yala National Park

Rise in early and depart from the hotel around 0600hrs to Yala National park for the full day safari. A packet of breakfast and lunch will be provided during the safari. Afterward back to the hotel and spend at leisure in the hotel.

Day 8 :

Sinharaja - Ruhunu National Park

Wake up early and we will visit the famous National parks. Leave from the hotel to Kumana & Bundala Nps for the half-day safari with a packet of breakfast and lunch. The safari will be conducted by a birding expert.

Day 9 :

Yala - Lunugamwehera National Park back to Yala

Today you will rise in early and proceed to Lunugamwehera National Park to start your full-day safari and you will bring a packet of breakfast and lunch. Thereafter heading to Yala for your overnight.

Day 10 :

Yala - Kalamatiya Sanctuary Park - Udawalawe

Today you will have breakfast then leave for the hotel to Kalamatiya Sanctuary Park for the day safari. Afterward, you will proceed to Udawalawe to ready for another safari for the next day. Check in to the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Udawalawe National Park

Rise early and you make your way into the Udawalawe National Park for the full-day safari with a packet of meals. You explore all that it has to offer. After you come back to the hotel overnight.

Day 12 :

Udawalawe – Kithulagala

You will have breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant and you enjoy your breakfast before arriving in Kithulagala. Check out from the hotel transfer to Kithulgala and check in to the hotel in Kithulagala thereafter enjoy your dinner.

Day 13 :

Full-Day Safari in Kelani Valley Forest Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and your head out and enter the Kelani Valley Reserve to start a full-day safari. Afterward, you come back to the hotel for a relaxed and overnight.

Day 14 :

Kithulagala - Peak Wildness Sanctuary - Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, you will drive to the hill country of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya en-route visit to Peak Wildness Sanctuary to observe the birds. Afterward, you proceed to Nuwara - Eliya and check in to the hotel in the Nuwara Eliya. You enjoy a cup of tea in the respite evening.

Day 15 :

Full-Day Safari in Horton Plains National Park

Wake up early and you leave around 0600hrs from the hotel and enter the Horton Plains National Park for the exiting safari. You will be served a packet of breakfast and lunch during safari time. After you return to the hotel and warming your body before the delicious dinner.

Day 16 :

Half-Day Safari in Galway's Land National Park & Sanctuary - Kandy

Late breakfast at the hotel and you will visit Galway's Land National Park and Sanctuary to explore the bird. Later you drive to Kandy to start an amazing safari experience in your safari collection.

Day 17 :

Kandy - Udawattekele Sanctuary

You will have breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant and leave towards Udawattekele Sanctuary for the walking safari. Afterward, you explore the world heritage city of Kandy. In the evening you return to the hotel for your dinner and overnight. Before dinner, our bird expert will give safety instructions for the next day's journey.

Day 18 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Knuckles Range

Rise early and you leave around 0600hrs from the hotel and heading out with a packet of meals and enter the world heritage UNESCO Knuckles Range to start another wonderful birding safari and completed the safari return to the hotel for your overnight.

Day 19 :

Kandy - Victoria, Randenigala & Rantambe Sanctuary - Mahiyanganaya

Enjoy breakfast before heading to Mahiyanganaya. Check out from the hotel and you depart to Mahiyanganaya and stop your journey to visit Victoria, Randenigala & Rantambe Sanctuary for an opportunity to explore the birds. Later you arrive in Mahiyanganaya and check in to the hotel. Relaxed and enjoy the evening.

Day 20 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Gal Oya National Park

Wake up early and head out a packet with meals and visit Gal Oya National Park for another exciting full-day safari. Completed your safari you will be back in the hotel.

Day 21 :

Full-Day Birding Safari in Wasgamuwa National Park

Today you are ready for an amazing safari in Wasgamuwa National Park. Rise early and you will proceed to Wasagamuwa then enter the National Park for the safari and enjoy a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari. Afterward, you will be back in the hotel for a relaxed and overnight.

Day 22 :

Mahiyanganaya - Habarana

You will have breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant and today you will proceed North area in the country for more birding views. Check out from the hotel and transfer to Habarana. Check in to the hotel for overnight and dinner. Before the overnight, you start a little walk around the hotel to an opportunity to see some birds of the night.

Day 23 :

Half-Day Safaris in Minneriya National Park & Girithale National Park

Rise early and leave around 0600hrs with a packet of meals from the hotel and enter the Mineriya National park to enjoy with birds. Later you visit Girithale National Park for exploring more birds. Afterward, you come back to the hotel.

Day 24 :

Half-Day Safari Kaudulla National Park - Arnuadhapura

Today you drive to another destination to search furthermore birds in the country. After breakfast, you visit Kadulla National Park for a half-day safari. Late afternoon you drive to Anuradhapura and check in to the hotel to relaxed for the next journey.

Day 25 :

Full-Day Safari in Ritigala Natural Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and later you proceed to Ritigala you have a full-day safari in Natural Reserve. Afterward, you come back to the hotel to spend a respite evening.

Day 26 :

Anuradhapura - Jaffna Peninsula

Today you will have breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant. Afterward, you will drive to the Jaffna Peninsula to start the beautiful safari in the northern province of the country. While you reach Jaffna and stop the Elephant pass for an opportunity to see an elephant. Upon arrival in Jaffna town and check in to the hotel.

Day 27 :

Full-Day Safari in Chundikulam Sanctuary Back to Jaffna

You will have breakfast and you will drive to Chundikulam to entering the Chundikulam Sanctuary. You will spend a full day on safari and you come back to the hotel for the relaxed and overnight.

Day 28 :

Jaffna - Mannar

Today you proceed to Manner to exploring the furthermore birds after your savory breakfast. Upon arrival in Mannar and check in to the hotel. Later you start a little walk in the evening.

Day 29 :

Full-Day Safari in Vankalali Sanctuary

Today you have a full-day safari in Vankalali Sanctuary and wake up early you leave around 0600hrs from the hotel with a packet of meals. You will visit Sanctuary to begin today's safari. Then you will be back at the hotel to start a long journey the next day morning.

Day 30 :

Mannar - Wilpattu

Today you will have breakfast and leave for Wilpattu to take a magnificent safari experience in Wilpattu. Check in to the campsite to experience where it is lit with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire.

Day 31 :

Full-Day Safari in Wilpattu National Park

Wake up early and make your way into the famous park for a full-day safari, allowing you to explore the wonderful surroundings and search for spectacular wildlife. Enjoy a packet of meals during the safari. After enjoying the safari come back to the hotel.

Day 32 :

Wilpattu - Chilaw

Today you will have a savory breakfast and proceed to Chilaw. Check in to the hotel and relaxed for a few hours and visit Chilaw beach to enjoying in the evening.

Day 33 :

Half-Day Safaris in Chilaw Sand Spits and Anawilundawa Sanctuary

Today you have half-day safaris after breakfast. Visit Chilaw Sand Spits and Anawilundawa Sanctuary to complete the safaris with our birding expert.

Day 34 :

Morning Safari in Nawadankulama Tank - Negombo

Enjoy your breakfast and leave for Negombo. Before you will depart for Negombo to take a morning safari experience in Nawadankulama Tank. Later you arrive in Negombo for your overnight.

Day 35 :

Full Day Leisure in Negombo

Breakfast at the hotel. The entire day is kept to relax by the beach or swimming pool. Today is your last night in Sri Lanka and you will arrange a special dinner to collect your remarkable memories on a bucket list.

Day 36 :

Negombo - Airport

After breakfast. We check out from the hotel and travel to the Bandaranaike International airport in time for your flight