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Discovering Nilgala's Treasures on a Jeep Safari

Nilgala Safari

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A thrilling jeep safari through the enchanting landscapes of Nilgala, Savana, and Riverain forests, and the Herbal Forest. This experience highlights Sri Lanka safari​.

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Type

Wildlife

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Duration

Approx. 5 hours.

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Difficuty

Easy

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What to wear

Light airy neutral colored clothes, a hat & Sunglasses

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Includes

Hotel naturalist, tickets, transport & a snack.

A birdwatcher's paradise, spot migratory and regional resident species like Painted Francolin, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Jungle Bush Quail, and Streak-throated Woodpecker. Get lucky with mesmerizing encounters of elephants and other mammals during the safari. For a dose of adventure, take a short 2km track to Makara Kata (Dragon's Mouth), completing an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sri Lanka's diverse and awe-inspiring ecosystems.

Experience Highlights

If you are lucky you could come across elephants.

We recommend the start times 5.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. for best sightings.

A maximum of 6 persons per jeep.(Additional 4 Pax only).

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