11 Day Wild Sri Lanka Photo Safari (Group Tour)
Wild Sri Lanka Photo Safari Tour
Small Group Tour Dates: 2-12 March, 2019
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Experience Sri Lanka’s breathtaking wilderness visiting 2 Premier National Parks in search of Leopards, Asian Elephants, Sloth Bear + more on The Wild Sri Lanka Photo Safari Tour.
Join Professional Wildlife Photographer and tutor, Michael Snedic, as your tour escort, as we dive deep into Wild Sri Lanka for 11 Incredible Days visiting Yala and Udawalawe National Parks with Sri Lanka’s finest naturalists and leopard trackers.
Enjoy sumptuous Sri Lankan cuisine, staying beautiful tented camps with full day safaris in breathtaking locations. A once in a lifetime experience not to be missed.
Explore two of Sri Lanka’s Finest National Parks
#1. Udawalawe National Park
Spanning over 30,821 hectares, the national park is located in the centre of Udawalawe reservoir fed by the Walawe river. The Park is known as one of the ideal spots to view elephants at close range.
You will also have the opportunity to photograph other wildlife such as Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Mongoose, Bandicoots, Fox, Water Monitor Lizards, Crocodiles, Sloth Bears and the occasional Leopard. There are also around 30 varieties of snakes and an abundance of birdlife.
#2. Yala National Park
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime with a Wildlife Jeep Safari at Yala National Park! It is located approximately 24km Northeast of Tissamaharama. Yala is the best location to sight and photograph the rare and remarkable leopards. Other highlights of Yala include the herd of wild Elephants, Bears, Wild Boars, Buffalos, Deer, Crocodiles and many species of birds. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. There is also an abundance of water supply for animals and birds ranging from waterholes, streams, small lakes to lagoons.
Your host will be Australian Professional Photographer, Michael Snedic.
Michael’s images have been published across Australia and the world, in hundreds of publications. He has also written many dozens of magazine articles on nature/photography since 2001, including Australian Geographic, Wildlife Australia, Birdlife Australia, the UK’s BBC Wildlife and Australian Photography +Digital (Australia’s largest-selling photography magazine) which he has been a feature writer for since 2006. Michael is honoured to be an Australian Ambassador for Lowepro, Lenscoat as well as The Nature Conservancy Australia’s Photo Competition 2015.
As one of Australia’s most experienced photography tutors, Michael presents photo workshops and tours across Australia and the world has done so for the past 14 years. Locations visited, or about to be visited, include Africa, Antarctica, the Arctic, the Subantarctic, Russian Far East, Galapagos Islands, Peru/Amazon and more. He is thrilled to have joined the team at Mantra Wild Adventures and looks forward to showing guests how to get the best possible shots of both the wildlife and landscapes, as well as the culture, of amazing India on this Indian Wildlife Safari Group Tour!
Pricing: $9,985 AUD Per Person (twin share)
*Single Room Supplement: $1,799 AUD
Arrive in Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the island with beautiful smiles and warm hearts! Upon arrival at the Katunayaka international airport, you will be greeted and met by one of our friendly chauffer guides. You will then be transferred to a lovely hotel in Negombo where you will refresh and relax by the Indian Ocean.
Overnight at Jetwing Sea
After breakfast, we will leave the small fishing village of Negombo for the first adventure and head to Mahoora Camping located bordering the Uda Walawe national park.
Spanning over 30,821 hectares, the Uda Walawe national park is located in the centre of Udawalawe reservoir fed by the Walawe river. The Park is known as one of the ideal spots to view elephants at close range. You will also have the opportunity to witness other wildlife such as Sambar deer, wild Buffalo, Mongoose, Bandicoots, Fox, water Monitor Lizards, Crocodiles, Sloth bears and the occasional leopard. There are also around 30 varieties of snakes and an abundance of birdlife.
On arrival at Mahoora camping, we will start off with an afternoon safari at the Udawalawe National Park for guaranteed sightings of wild elephants. Mahoora Mobile Tented Safari Camps offer you the chance to experience an adventure which will dazzle and inspire you.
Return back to the camping after an exciting adventure and enjoy a freshly prepared meal by the Mahoora team under the stars.
Overnight : Mahoora Tented Camp
We will begin day 3 with your second safari and we will head to capture some amazing photo shoot of the national park and its wild life. Tour group has the option to do either a morning and an afternoon safari OR opt for a full day safari based on their preference.
During a full day Safari, Mahoora team will deliver you a hot lunch to your location inside the national park. If you opt for a morning and an afternoon safari, return back to the camping site for a delicious afternoon lunch. Upon completion of the final safari for the day, enjoy another hearty meal freshly prepared for you with love.
Overnight : Mahoora Tented Camp
Embrace another beautiful day at the Uda Walawe national park with the Mahoora Team with full day safaris.
Mahoora tented safari camps allow you the freedom to live and breathe Sri Lanka at its most untamed. Sit back and relax, and allow the Mahoora Team to guide you on the journey of a lifetime you’ll never forget.
Eavesdrop on the splashing of the elephants in the nearby lakes and streams, listen to the evocative hoot of an exotically tropical owl….embrace the sights and sounds of nature and you will truly experience a state of natural bliss.
Overnight : Mahoora Tented Camp
We will enjoy our last full day at the Uda Walwe national park and at the Mahoora camping.
Overnight : Mahoora Tented Camp
It’s almost time to say good bye to Uda Walawe and Mahoora camping before we embark on one final morning safari at the Uda Walawe national park.
We will next head to our adventure at the Yala national park. Located approximately 24km Northeast of Tissamaharama. Yala is the best location to sight and photograph the rare and remarkable leopards. Other highlights of Yala include the herd of wild elephants, bears, wild boars, buffalos, deer, crocodiles and many species of birds. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. There are also an abundance of water supply for animals and birds ranging from waterholes, streams, small lakes to lagoons.
Upon arrival, you will be collected up by your host at the pick-up point and driven to The Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris campsite.
Enjoy a delicious alfresco lunch at the campsite and receive a briefing and introduction from your host, followed by an evening game drive.
Refresh yourself with a shower and enjoy some drinks from our jungle bar whilst your dinner is being freshly prepared for you. Wine and dine under the stars. Have an unforgettable dinner in the jungle and sit with a drink around the campfire, swapping stories about the amazing wildlife you have seen.
Overnight : Leopard Safari Tented Camp
Early morning and afternoon safaris are booked.
Overnight: Leopard Safari Tented Camp
Morning and evening jeep safari drive into the park. Game drives provide the best opportunity for all types of wildlife viewing, from bird and butterfly watching, to sighting the major prey species and chancing an encounter with a big cat. The drives would incorporate different regions of the park, showcasing its huge bio-diversity.
Overnight: Leopard Safari Tented Camp
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris into Yala National Park.
Overnight: Leopard Safari Camp
Final Safari in Yala National Park.
We will leave for Colombo and head along the new highway OR take the long alternate route via the beautiful southern coast. Due to the long drive, there will be plenty of opportunities to take little breaks before you arrive at the Capital of Colombo. Check in to the iconic Galle Face Hotel and spend the evening at leisure OR take a stroll along the bustling city of Colombo.
Overnight: Galle Face Hotel
Morning breakfast
Get ready to check out and transfer to Colombo Airport for your connecting flight back home.
End of Tour
Package inclusions
- Accommodation for 10 nights on double/twin occupancy basis
- Professional Photographer,Michael Snedic as your tour escort with photography mentoring throughout the tour.
- All transfers to or from hotels, airport, sightseeing city tours, and drives by air conditioned Bus/coach or Minivan, depending on size of group.
- Road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
- Safaris as per itinerary in Udawalawe and Yala
- Expert Naturalists on safari
- Mantra Wild representative on arrival and departure.
- All meals and drinks at Tented camps and daily breakfast at Colombo hotels
- Park entry fees as per the itinerary
- All currently applicable taxes
Price exclusions
- International airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any insurance cover
- Tips or gratuities of any sort. (We can organise a group kitty for tipping)
- Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks
- Personal items (drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc)
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘included’
General conditions
- The price are on Per Person basis in AUD
- Check-in time is 1400hrs and Check-Out time is 1100hrs
- All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure
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