Why a Sri Lankan Safari Should Be on Every Wildlife Lover’s Bucket List- A Wonderfully Wild Ride 

With over 27 stunning national parks, eco-friendly resorts, bespoke adventure packages, and meaningful interactions with local wildlife and communities, Sri Lanka is a bucket-list-worthy safari destination.

A Variety of Wildernesses 

From lush cloud forests, rugged cliffs, and savannah-like plains to crumbling dunes, swampy wetlands, and mangrove jungles, Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes are the perfect places for playing hide-and-seek with exotic creatures.

Fascinating Endemic Species 

With its unparalleled concentration of wildlife and resourceful ecosystems, you can expect to be blown away by beautiful and bizarre native species like the purple-faced langur, golden palm civet, and Ceylon junglefowl.

Sri Lankan Big Game 

This postcard-perfect island is home to some mighty animals, with the world’s greatest concentration of leopards, a high percentage of sloth bears, as well as a sizeable population of the largest land and marine mammals, the Asian elephant and blue whale. Embark on a thrilling Sri Lanka wildlife safari and get acquainted with the island’s varied allurements with the likes of Walkers Tours

Unique Wildlife Immersions 

Each of Sri Lanka’s nature-kissed sanctuaries presents spellbinding opportunities to view different animals in their element. From locking eyes with a majestic leopard in Yala and watching crocs bathe in its jewel-toned lagoons to witnessing the Elephant Gathering in Minneriya and the animal assemblies around Wilpattu’s lakes and grasslands, there’s much to see!

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Accessibility and Convenience 

From wild cats, buffalo, and gentle giants to peacocks, flamingos, and red slender loris, Sri Lanka’s diminutive size makes it easy to travel between the parks dotted across the country in less than four hours.