Sri Lanka · NATIONAL PARKS IN GALLE
The good national parks in Galle go early and the great ones go earlier. Below: the 15 to lock in before you fly, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a 10-hour Udawalawe safari from Galle, Mirissa, or Ella, with elephants, expert guides, private jeep, and orphanage option.
“Our tour guide was very lovely and great and pointing out all the wildlife as we went round! The elephant orphanage was just so lovely to see, would highly recommend!”
Review of Udawalawe National Park safari from Galle, with private pickup, a 4WD jeep, elephant spotting, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Amazing guide. The safari tours and whale watching were absolutely incredible. Shehan has excellent knowledge of the industry and is professional and reliable. Thanks to him, you can truly experience and see the beauty of Sri Lanka at its best. It’s definitely worth it, we highly recommend him.”
Review of the private Udawalawe safari from Weligama, with elephant sightings, hotel pickup, guide details, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“It’s been a great trip we booked very spontaneous. Even though everything had be organised in a very timely manner they did great. From the pickup to the tour itself it’s been definitely been one of our Sri Lankan highlights. We can 100 % recommend it”
A private day trip from Galle to Udawalawe with a four-hour safari, wild elephants, optional Elephant Transit Home, and an informed local guide.
“A truly worthwhile experience. we went to see baby elephants being fed in the orphanage before setting off to a safari. We got up close to elephants in the wild, water buffalo, monkeys and birds . Bathi was very knowledgeable and very helpful.”
Review of a private Yala safari from Galle, with hotel pickup, park fees, expert tracking, elephants, birds, and possible leopard sightings.
“This tour was fantastic! Our guide spoke great English and was very informative!”
Review of the Udawalawe safari from Mirissa, with private transport, a 4x4 jeep, elephant sightings, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Great safari, despite the weather. We saw many elephants, include a baby. And so close to some. Also saw macaques, various eagles and buffalo, as well as a huge croc. And so so many peafowl. Guide/driver was great, spoke great English, Read more”
Review of Yala safari from Galle: private transfers, a three-hour 4WD drive, lunch, park fees, wildlife odds, timing, and value.
“It was a well organised trip. My driver Saman drove me from Galle - he was super friendly and engaging. The safari driver was informative, and showed me popular Rocky areas. Although we didn’t see any leopards, we managed to see water bRead more”
Review of a private Yala safari from Galle, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, or Unawatuna, with park entry, hotel pickup, a guide, and wildlife viewing.
“I had a whole day trip to Yala for a morning safari. My pickup was great, driver was lovely and I felt very safe. The safari driver / guide was brilliant. Plus we stopped at the stilt fishermen, temple and the turtle sanctuary on the way back as well as some photo spots along the surf beaches. An amazing day and so worth it.”
Travel from Weligama to Yala National Park for a private jeep safari with chances to see leopards, elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and more.
“Had a good visit to Yala National Park. Got picked up promptly at 3 30 am as we opted for a morning game drive. Entered that park at 6 and spent 4 hours. Saw the wildlife in the park, missed the leopard sighting, am sure that’s a luck of the draw !!!”
Take a private 4WD safari from Unawatuna to Udawalawe, with hotel transfers, an English-speaking chauffeur, elephants, birds, and more.
“Great trip, saw lots of wildlife and the drivers were very helpful at spotting the wildlife and explaining facts etc. One small issue was that it started so early we weren't able to get breakfast as nowhere was open and no snacks provided, so it's Read more”
A full-day Yala safari from Sri Lanka’s south coast, with hotel pickup, Jeep wildlife viewing, leopards, elephants, and extra park fees.
“Aamulähtö Hikkaduwasta, kuski ajoi niin lujaa, että en uskaltanut nukkua. Lähempänä Yalaa vaihto maasturiin ja vielä noudettiin parit ihmiset kyytiin. Maasturin kuljettaja näki eläimiä ja osoitteli meille. Upeat maisemat ja kuski ajoi välillä siten, että paikalla ei ollut muita ja saimme tarkkailla rauhassa. Viestin vaihtoa oli kuljettajien välillä ja ajoittain oli kaikki autot samassa paikassa. Leopardia emme valitettavasti nähneet ja karhustakin vain takapuolen karvat. Mutta paljon muuta näimme. Kyyti Yalassa oli ajoittain hyvin pomppuista. Pääsylippu maksettiin erikseen käteisellä, ellei ollut etukäteen ostanut. Kokemuksena hyvä, eläimiä on aina kiva katsoa ja mukavampaa näin, että eläin ...”
Review of Udawalawe safari from Galle, with private transport, a 3-hour jeep ride, elephants, park costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Two drive from Galle is worth the effort. We spent 3.5 hours in the park and our naturalist and driver were highly engaged to find elephants, birds, deer, lizards and even a crocodile.”
Review of Yala National Park’s private safari from Mirissa, with early pickup, park fees, jeep, wildlife chances, costs, and practical tips.
“It’s was a good experience. I don’t think it was worth the price at all & found it a little rushed. We only saw elephants once. He didn’t even say he was leaving. Also our driver didn’t speak for the whole journey so it was awkward sometimes. Highly recommend the safari but they could of made it better”
See Udawalawe’s famous wild elephants on a private day trip from Galle, with hotel pickup, lunch, transfers, and a three-hour safari.
“We got picked up on time had a very comfortable & safe drive to the park. We were met by our safari jeep driver, sat in a comfortable jeep.”
Review of a private Udawalawe safari from Sri Lanka’s south coast, with elephant sightings, hotel transfers, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“The tour was good. The transfer well organised and the safari driver and Jeep were fine. For us the tour was a bit to long for what you see, but it’s just a personal impression. The park is really nice and you see elephants in their natural surrounding. All in all would recommend to do the tour.”
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