Top 15 National Parks in Colombo

1.Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30Our pick

See Udawalawe’s elephants, crocodiles, jackals, and rare birds on a private 4x4 safari with an experienced local guide.

“Amazing experience, our guide Gimhana was amazing, he could drive safely over the bumps and also tell us where the animals were. He gave us information on the animals which we never knew and we loved, just a great experience would recommend with this guide. Very nice man, when we asked him how he knew so much he told us because he loved the animals, just great. Loved !!!”

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2.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $68

Review of a private Sri Lanka day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Minneriya safari, with costs, timing, guides, and practical advice.

“Safari tour seems expensive even they take me to eco park. Other places and tour driver were good!!!”

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3.Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $105

Spend 12 hours from Colombo searching for leopards, elephants, and other wildlife in Wilpattu National Park by 4WD safari jeep.

“Highly recommend this day tour. Be advised that it will be a long, hot and tiring day but it is such a wonderful beautiful experience seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. The safari guide was informative and did his best spotting different kinds of animals and helping with pictures. Tour guide Ranga ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout.”

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4.All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $83

See elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more on a private Udawalawe safari with transfers, entry fees, a guide, and a three-hour jeep ride.

“Today was absolutely amazing! Our guide Prasad was incredible- he made certain I got the photos I wanted of the elephants as I’m a photographer (& huge, huge lover of them!) literally did everything he could! My mum also has a bad back & hip but was desperate and determined to go & Prasad took the jeep through the National Park as gently as could. I’m so very thankful, you really did give us the best morning & memories that will last forever!”

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5.Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $250

Review of Yala National Park’s private jeep safari from Colombo or Negombo, with hotel pickup, wildlife viewing, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“It was a disaster, the driver who picked us up had too few seats in the vehicle, so we had to go to his house first so he could install another seat. Time lost 1 hour After that, three sat on two and the 4 hours. Lang. Booked was for 8 adults peRead moreAuto-translated”

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6.Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $78Top rated

Review of a private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo or Negombo, with transport, lunch, a four-hour game drive, and practical booking advice.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Wilpattu! Their well thought-out schedule was customized to our tastes, guaranteeing an enjoyable and cozy trip. Our trip to Sri Lanka was made genuinely unforgettable by the team's rapid resRead more”

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7.All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 12 hours · from $225

Spend a long day from Colombo seeking elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds at Udawalawe National Park with transport and safari included.

“Het was fantastisch, heel veel wilde dieren gezien, en een prachtig park”

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8.Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $180

Review of a private Colombo to Yala day trip with Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, a four-hour safari, dinner, and door-to-door transport.

“Deshan was our guide and we had the best time. He was super professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw a ton of animals including a leopard. We definitely recommend!!”

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9.All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $335

Review of a private Udawalawe safari from Colombo or Negombo, with 4x4 wildlife viewing, elephant sightings, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Was an amazing trip. The driver was an excellent driver, Dilan was an excellent narrator and guide. He knew about all the animals and was alert to our needs. We saw elephants, crocodiles, mongooses, spotted deer, water buffalo, and dozens Read more”

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10.Day Tour to Wilpattu National Park from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $150

A long but rewarding Colombo to Wilpattu safari with private transport, jeep drive, expert guiding, and chances to spot leopards and bears.

“Great tour . It was a long drive from Colombo but we were picked up at the port . We got to see a whole different side of Sri Lanka . We saw a variety of animals including a leopard . Now just one but two of them . Butterfly were everywhere. Saw water buffalo, elephant, toucan, peacock, crocodile and more .”

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11.All inclusive Private jeep safari at Yala National park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $95

Review of a private Yala jeep safari from Colombo, covering wildlife, timing, Sithulpawwa Temple, price, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Worst tour experience ever. Avoid at all costs if you are arriving by cruise ship. Our driver met us outside the ship at 8:30 AM as planned for a scheduled private tour of Yala National Park. We rode in his safari jeep for the next 6 1/2 hours, with only one bathroom break, and hRead more”

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12.Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock by tuk tuk tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $41

Pack Sigiriya, Dambulla, Hindu temples, spice stops, and a Minneriya elephant safari into one long private day from Kandy.

“We embarked on a 7-days exploration of Sri Lanka with Lanka Safe Tours, and it was a deeply a breath experience. Lakshan coordinated everything with precision, he keeps us company with engaging and historical stories. One unforgetRead more”

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13.Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $250

Review of a private Yala safari from Colombo, with 5 to 6 hours of travel, a three-hour jeep drive, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“great day, nice experience. Very cool and helpful person.Responsible, and honest. worm heart and great with kids”

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14.Overnight Treehouse Safari at Yala National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $549

Sleep in a Yala treehouse, track leopards by jeep, walk at dawn, and enjoy campfire dining on this private two-day Sri Lankan safari.

“We have engaged Beyond Escapes for our Yala Tour and it was fantastic! Not only did we manage to see numerous wild animals in the safari, the experience to stay in a tree house is great! Separately, I would like to compliment our driver, Mr Kumara, who fetched us from Mirissa to Yala Park stay, and the next day to Nuwara Eliya. (Note that Safari has its own and another driver.) Kumara is a very good guide and great driver. He showed us around and dropped us at some spots around our journey to take nice photos. 2 thumbs up for him! Thank you once again!”

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15.2-Day wildlife tour; rainforest and National park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Review of Sri Lanka’s 2-day Sinharaja, Udawalawe, Ella and Nuwara Eliya tour, with safari, rainforest walk, tea country and train tips.

“We had an amazing driver called Jaya who made the experience even better! This tour allows you to cover so much of Sri Lanka in a few days defo recommend!”

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