Wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka
Tours & holidays in 2020 & 2021

The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the leopards in Yala national park and the elephants in Udawalawa NP. (more)Jo Bennett

The daily hikes to rock pools for swimming, the early morning hikes to watch the sun rise, the fantastic food, the breathtaking scenery and our impromptu tuk-tuk and boat safari close to Sigiriya were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Cecilie Gianneri

We all really enjoyed our visit to Sri Lanka and I would love to return to see more. The places you chose for us to stay were really great. They were well spaced and considered our request for some down time as well as culture. (more)Caroline Tower

The most memorable part of the holiday was learning about the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We also loved the snorkelling in Nevali. (more)Chiara Zuccon

Best holiday ever! (more)Melanie Frankel

The holiday was well planned not only due to our research but informed discussion with the tour operators who adapted to suit our needs. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend it to others. (more)Jill Gethin

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with beautiful people. We enjoyed the mix of the cultural triangle, hill country and beach which was ideal for a small group of friends with slightly varying preferences. There was something for everyone. (more)Angela Whyte

The most memorable moments were was the beautiful scenery, the exciting wildlife, the friendly people and delicious food. Absolutely fantastic! Everything was perfect from the initial booking with our tour operator, the superb accommodation and the planned activities and safaris. (more)Catherine Huzzey

Whale Watching and Wildlife Safari was the most memorable part of this trip (more)Phil Miller

All the parts of the holiday were good. Excellent trip. (more)Lucy Hadfield

It was all exciting really from the beautiful beachside hotels to the wildlife parks. At Palagama beach the food was amazing especially when I was shown their own vegetable garden and we picked fresh vegetables that were cooked as individual curries for my dinner that evening. I felt as if I had been away for at least a month - I had seen and done so much in that two weeks. (more)Susie Barrett

Excellent trip (more)Melanie Michel

An absolutely fantastic experience. Sri Lanka is an amazing place with wonderful views, incredible wildlife, interesting temples and friendly people. (more)Hilary Downing

An absolutely fantastic experience. Sri Lanka is an amazing place with wonderful views, incredible wildlife, interesting temples and friendly people. (more)Hilary Downing

The most memorable part of the holiday was the wildlife and culture. (more)Richard Houghton

If I had to name one (memorable) part it would be seeing "the gathering" - 150+ elephants in one place was awe inspiring. Or perhaps seeing three leopards in one day or the sloth bears. Then there is the food.....wow (more)Stuart Gadd

The country, scenery, wildlife and locals are amazing and our guide was particularly fantastic. (more)Christina Dodkin

There were lots of memorable moments, here's the top few in terms of wildlife: Kaudulla National Park Safari (~200 elephants on grasslands by lake). Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Sea Safari (7 Blue Whales & a pod of ~100 Spinner Dolphins)... (more)Andy Tanner

Memorable parts? The whole 3 weeks were memorable and exciting. Very varied itinerary with everything from local colour, living temples and wildlife. Tips? Take UV umbrella Local benefits? Certainly benefitted local people as we stopped at many cottage industries and rewarded them for showing us their work. South India and Kerala in particular is surprisingly, for me, very environmentally aware. Overall rating? Fantastic, a roller coaster 3 weeks of wonderful experiences. (more)Susan Riley

Memorable parts? BBQ under the stars at a tented camp with paths lit by flaming lanterns near Yala NP. Amazing number of birds at Bundala, viewed early morning. Snakes, butterflies, lizards as well as birds at Sinharaja rainforest NP. Staying in an old tea plantation house. Watching fruit bats fly over the lake at Kandy. Tips? Be prepared for very early morning starts. Work out a tipping strategy, and allow funds for tips. They are very flexible, so request any changes to the... (more)Wendy English

Memorable parts? Safaris without the hint of a doubt Tips? Get yourselves a mask because during the dry season you'll breath and eat a lot of dust. Dry season is better because there are almost no mosquitoes. Be generous to the people and they'll give back to you a hundred fold. Local benefits? We did not support conventional industrial touristic operators, we know we did not, nature was respected so it gave me the feeling that we reduced our footprint. Safaris on the contrary... (more)Damien Solerte

Memorable parts? We were bold over by the quality of the hotels. Tips? The holiday is ideal for those wishing to relax and take things at a leisurely pace. Be aware most of the hotels are located in fairly remote locations so not ideal for sightseeing or activities but our driver was very good at suggesting an itinerary that suited us and fitted plenty of things on our travel days maximising our time. Local benefits? Not directly but we did visit and support some environmental... (more)Stuart McFarlane

Memorable parts? The hike up Ella Rock Tips? Don’t waste any time in Colombo. Book hotels based upon recommendations if possible. There is a huge variety of quality at apparently the same standard. Old colonial is no longer necessarily the best. Local benefits? A mixture of all Overall rating? Brilliant! (more)Darren Cartlidge

Memorable parts? Spotting all the birds at 98 Acres, especially the scarlet minivet who came to our lodge every day. Looking out onto the Castlereagh Reservoir at Camellia Hills tea bungalow and walking the land surrounding the reservoir. Tips? Tinker with it to get it to your own requirements, as we did, then just do it. We asked to add 98 Acres Resort in. The whole trip was fabulous! Local benefits? The tea bungalows and 98 Acres were employing local people and giving them... (more)Anne Carlill

The most memorable part of the holiday was photographing and seeing a wild Leopard about 20" away. (more)Ian Keel

The most memorable part of the holiday was Yala National Park and Polwaththa Eco-Lodge. (more)Andrew Abbott

It was all amazing. I couldn’t choose one thing. The main things were seeing leopard and also hundreds of nesting painted storks on a lake in Yala, the elephants and their young at Minneriya and seeing turtles and sharks when snorkelling. (more)Catharine Fitzgerald

We were amazed by the variety and depth of what we were able to see during our time in Sri Lanka (more)James Haverty Smith ( wife Mary Anne Walser)

The highlight was diversity of experiences and geography. (more)Lynley Wicks

It was all great. The diversity of bird life is astonishing - we saw 85 different types of bird - Sri Lanka is wonderful for anyone who likes bird watching... the food was good, the people friendly and it was a relaxing experience. (more)Catherine Stothart

Not a good trip but good birds. (more)Martyn Todd

finally seeing a Leopard in the wild, it was not without its stress as there were too many jeeps trying to populate a very small space but eventually we were lucky and had wonderful views as an adult female came down to drink at a waterhole. (more)Chris Rose

Memorable parts? Every single minute of my stay, from the warm welcome by manager Kamal and his jungle team, until I reluctantly departed 4 days later. I enjoyed two safaris in Yala National Park guided by Kamal in his naturalist capacity and an excellent, experienced, eagle-eyed safari driver, we saw glimpses of 2 leopards - one in a tree and one hiding in the bushes - as well as elephants, water buffalo, languars, wild boar, golden jackal and spotted deer. I really enjoyed the morning... (more)Gillian Risbridger

Memorable parts? The wildlife, we had a big 5 list and saw 4 of the list! breath-taking and amazing. Tips? Book it! we had the most fantastic holiday from start to finish Local benefits? Yes, locally grown food, local workers. Overall rating? Amazing, one of our holidays of a life time. so many wonderful memories (and pictures!!) (more)Peter Hewitt

Memorable parts? Seeing leopards drinking at the waterside and sloth bears at Wilpattu National Park. Tips? We went on a wildlife tour of Sri Lanka and suggest you give yourselves a few rest days between safaris to recuperate as well as giving you more time to enjoy the resorts where you are staying. Local benefits? Safari guides and drivers were employed from the local community as were hotel staff. The hotels where we stayed were environmentally aware. The National Parks... (more)Kim Plumb

Seeing a sloth bear whilst on safari in Yale was my highlight. The holidays with your guidance was a total success. Saw many things and will take home lots of good memories. Saw many things and will take home lots of good memories. (more)Steve Daish

The most memorable was the whale watching. To see the largest creatures on earth from maybe 20 or 30 metres away is a real privilege and to see them do the deep dive with the tail in the air is a iconic image. Also seeing leopards in the wild was a memorable moment. (more)Nick Baker

The highlight was seeing a leopard walk by, less than 10 meters away at Yala National Park. Our holiday exceeded our expectations. Due to the knowledge of our guide we saw so many species of animals and birds, giving my husband many opportunities to practice his photography. (more)Tania Mills

Safari at Uda Walawe National Park was the most memorable moment. (more)Eleni Josephides

Memorable parts? The glories of Sri Lanka, from the Dambulla caves to Horton Plains to the southern ocean. This was a fabulous itinerary, leaving us with rich memories that will endure. Our guide, Srinath, was particularly knowledgeable and passionate about the archaeology, history, and Buddhist religion, helping make the ancient cities the most enjoyable and memorable part of the trip for us. The van was comfortable and Indica was a careful and safe driver. Tips? Lodging: Half... (more)Nigel Twose

Our holiday was a lifetime experience in a lot of ways. We had so many great moments and would not have managed to do so much without the opportunity of our own chaffeur guide. Ash was a star! (more)David Carter

It was really wonderful. We still have a million things that we would like to do next time we go to Sri Lanka :)It was relaxing to have it all reserved and taken care of in advance. (more)Oana Timofte

It was excellent thanks to the organizational skills of the tour company, and to lovely people of Sri Lanka, who always had a smile and a greeting for us. (more)Sandy Easterbrook

Memorable parts? Too many to mention - getting to go to the North - Jaffna and Delft, the Ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnuaruwa. the peaceful and beautiful beaches on the East and South coasts. The amazing temples and quirky workshops - paper products from elephant dung and a whole array of products from coconut husks. The safari parks and all the drivers and guides. Especially my main guide and driver - Harry. Tips? Go with an open mind and be flexible. It is a beautiful... (more)Fiona Bardsley

Memorable parts? Rainforest, elephants and monkeys Tips? Avoid kandy for any more than one night. Stay longer at the rainforest. Don't stay at the citrus...alledgelly a superior room. Not! Take your paperwork with you so you can prove what you have booked as this happened 4 times. Be firm with your driver and not to be taken to mates places! Also avoid spice plantation...rip off Local benefits? Not really. The amount of miles we did in the car was underestimated by the... (more)banali @hotmail.co.uk