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The 15 Best Safaris in Galle

19 tours  ·  from $12 a head

15 safaris in Galle that justify a whole day, each with what it costs, how long it takes and the detail nobody mentions until you are standing there.

Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari - Changing cars at Udawalawe National Park
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Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari

Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) - Starting the cruise and settling into the river
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Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

2.Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $32Top rated

Explore Bentota River’s mangroves on a private two-hour safari with local guides, birdlife, monkeys, lizards, and possible crocodile sightings.

“Excellent service, on time, friendly, knowledgable, a once in a lifetime experience. We booked just a few hours before and they showed on time. They were really helpful i poiting out things to see and even took us to a herb garden free of charge”

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Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari - Madu River: the day’s best wildlife stop
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Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

3.Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $45

Explore Galle Fort, meet rescued sea turtles, and cruise Madu River on a private Sri Lankan day tour with transport included.

“The tour highlights were the Madu River water safari and the Turtle Conservation project. During water safari, we were taken to a small cinnamon plantation, temple and saw wildlife including birds, monitor lizards as well as a baby crocodile. The sea turtle conservation centre was very informative and the life cycle of the turtles was clearly explained, as well as how turtles are cared for, and release back to the wild where possible, after having been injured after being trapped in fishing nets or also by environmental contamination. Our tour guide Sakun, was friendly and more than helpful, going well out of his way to take us to places that…”

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Udawalawe Safari - Private & Customize Tour - What the transfer adds, and what it cannot fix
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Udawalawe Safari – Private & Customize Tour

Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive - The road from your hotel to Yala
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Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive

5.Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $140

Review of a private Yala safari from Galle and southern Sri Lanka, with hotel transport, lunch, park fees, and a four-hour jeep drive.

“So many animals seen -elephants right on the road and much more. Perfect if you want to go on safari independently of others. No further pickups and you yourself enter the times for e.g. Breaks ahead.Auto-translated”

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Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella - Four hours among Udawalawe’s elephants
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Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella

Udawalawa National Park half day Safari - What the three-hour 4WD safari is like
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Udawalawa National Park half day Safari

8.Udawalawa National Park half day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

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.”

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Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari - Reaching Yala for the open jeep safari
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Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari

9.Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $43

Review of the Yala safari transfer to Ella from Sri Lanka’s south coast, covering wildlife, costs, comfort, timing, guides, and value.

“We werden opgepikt in onze verblijfplaats in Mirissa. De rit naar de jeep was snel (maar voor mijn wagenziekte erg misselijkmakend). De driver was erg lief en ging langzamer rijden. De safari was prima, het was kort, maar te verwachten. Sasanka was onze driver van de safari. Hij vertelde veel bij de dieren en was erg meedenkend. Omdat je maar kort de tijd hebt, gingen we snel langs alle dieren, maar dat is helemaal logisch.”

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Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast - Four hours around Udawalawe Reservoir
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Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast

10.Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $75

Travel from Mirissa to Ella with breakfast, a 4-hour Udawalawe safari, an experienced tracker, and hotel drop-off in the hill country.

“Although the safari was a a great experience and it was convenient to have a ride from Mirissa to Ella. Me and the group that was also in the car felt very unsafe the entire time because our driver kept falling asleep while driving. His eyes woulRead more”

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Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama Transfer to Ella and Udawalawa Safari - The early pickup and Sri Lankan breakfast
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Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama Transfer to Ella and Udawalawa Safari

Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours - The early morning tuk-tuk ride from Tangalle
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Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours

12.Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $27

Review of Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours from Tangalle, with tuk-tuk pickup, elephant sightings, safari costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“A great wildlife experience exploring Udawalawe National Park with an early morning start via tuk tuk from Tangalle and pick up jeep. Lucky to see a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, monkeys, spotted deer, monitor and huge range Read more”

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GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) - Private & All Inclusive - The Elephant Transit Home and its limits
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GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) – Private & All Inclusive

13.GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) – Private & All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $280

Review of a private double safari from Galle to Yala and Udawalawe, with elephants, possible leopards, lunch, entry fees, and transport included.

“We had a wonderful, albeit long day to visit Udawalawe and Yala- trip was well organised and pick up with Dinesh was on time from our hotel. He took us safely to both parks and both of our guides in the parks were friendly and knowledgaRead more”

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Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic - The picnic lunch is welcome, but confirm it
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Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic

14.Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 16 hours · from $101

Compare two Sri Lankan safaris in one long day, with Yala leopards, Udawalawe elephants, a picnic, and an elephant transit home visit.

“It was a fantastic day from beginning to end. Our transportation was very efficient and on time. Our guide was amazing at spotting the wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a leopard and the elephants came so close to us!! We saw a huge variety of species as we visited both of the parks and I’d highly recommend this day out. Just remember the entrance fee to the parks is not included and they only take cash. It cost us 26,000 RPS in total for entry. The picnic lunch was in a local restaurant which we weren’t expecting but the service was fantastic and owners were very kind. We…”

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GALLE/MIRISSA/TANGALLE/HIRIKETIYA DROP to ELLA & YALA SAFARI - Leaving Galle, Mirissa, or Hiriketiya
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GALLE/MIRISSA/TANGALLE/HIRIKETIYA DROP to ELLA & YALA SAFARI

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