
Off-road in Colombo

Minneriya National Park Wildlife Safari
Located in the heart of Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is a haven for wildlife with a mix of landscapes ranging from wetlands and grasslands to dry tropical forest. You'll head on safari with the chance to spot the hundreds of species that roam freely through the park.After a morning journey through the heartland of Sri Lanka, you'll stop to top up your energy reserves with lunch before heading into Minneriya National Park. Expect to be enchanted by herds of elephants – the star attraction for many – as well as monkeys as you traverse through grasslands and wetlands. More than 70 species of butterflies and 24 species of animals are also attracted to the grass fields on the edge of the reservoir.There are also resident and migrant birds – more than 150 types – and once you reach the park's rocky outcrop, you'll encounter many reptiles. What's more, the park is home to Sri Lankan sambar deer, Asian and Bengal water monitors and many more wild creatures.
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Yala National Park 4x4 Safari
With the world's largest concentration of leopards, Yala National Park would be on any bucket list. You'll set out on a safari in search of Sri Lanka's ‘big four' – leopards, elephants, sloth bears and buffalo. Touring in a 4x4, there are pit stops to observe storks and crocodiles sharing lagoon-space or monkeys hanging from treetops. And with a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the rare Sri Lankan leopard. There are about 35 of them but despite its high concentration of them, spotting them is still an elusive sight. So, fancy spotting some leopards and snapping pics of elephants?
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Sinharaja Forest Trek
It says a lot that in a country with such a rich variety of flora and fauna, Sinharaja Forest Reserve is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. That's because as the island's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest, it is home to almost two-thirds of its endemic trees and also boasts endemism rates of 50% for mammals and an astonishing 95% for bird species. Your guide will lead you down overgrown trails, past streams, river and waterfalls on the lookout for wild animals and rare plants. After the trek, sit down for lunch before returning to your hotel.
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Udawalawe Elephant 4x4 Safari
If there's one word that defines Sri Lanka, it's ‘wild'. And as home to some 500 elephants, Udawalawe National Park is considered the best park to spot them in the country. Kick off at the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are cared for after rescue from the wild. You'll arrive at feeding time so you can watch the little ones bottle-feed from a viewing platform just metres away. On the safari, you can expect to see buffalo, monkeys, deer and crocodiles. And, if you're lucky, there's also the elusive Sri Lankan leopard to be spotted. To top it off, lunch is included.
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ATV Elephant Rock day tour from Colombo
Book this ATV Elephant Rock day tour from Colombo and ride a top-notch ATV through Sri Lanka's first ATV Adventure Trail, nestled in rocky mountain terrain.
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Wilpattu National Park Lakes and Wildlife Safari
Its name means the ‘Land of Lakes' and Wilpattu National Park really does live up to its billing. Occupying a large swathe of northwestern Sri Lanka, it is famous for its varied wildlife and more than 50 lakes. You'll hop on a 4x4 vehicle and go on safari through the park, with the chance to spot wild animals such as leopards and water buffalo.On your way Wilpattu, we stop at Puttalam lagoon – an expanse of mangrove forest, seagrass and salt marshes. Then, in the park, you'll be able to soak up the peace and tranquillity of Sri Lanka's largest national park – it's so big and densely forested that its vast wilderness has a primeval feel to it.Wilpattu is characterised by its string of ‘villus' – natural basins filled with rainwater. These sand-rimmed depressions are a magnet for thirsty wildlife and among the best places to spot sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, axis deer and, with a bit of luck, the endangered and elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Other species that call Wilpattu home include owls, eagles and painted storks.
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