Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations for wildlife photography, and this 10-day wildlife photography tour offers an unmatched opportunity to capture rare species, dramatic landscapes, and authentic wildlife behavior.
Led by an award-winning wildlife photographer, this is the best photography tour for wildlife in Sri Lanka, carefully designed for photographers who want more than a standard safari. This tour focuses on image quality, ethical wildlife encounters, expert guidance, and prime national parks.
This exclusive tour combines expert photographic guidance, hand-picked locations, and extended time in top wildlife parks, giving you the best possible conditions to create award-level images.
You will be guided personally by a professional wildlife photographer with international recognition. You’ll receive hands-on support in:
Kumana National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s top bird photography destinations, famous for:
Perfect fo leopard , action, and habitat photography.
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest and most scenic national park, known for its natural lakes (villus) and relaxed safari environment.
Key photography targets:
Wilpattu offers excellent opportunities for natural, undisturbed wildlife images.
Polonnaruwa provides a unique mix of wild elephants and ancient ruins, ideal for storytelling photography.
Highlights include:
Opportunities for creative wildlife and environmental portraits
Large herds of wild elephants
Close-range elephant behavior photography
Stunning backdrops of ancient architecture
Spaces are limited – join us for the ultimate Sri Lankan safari through the lens!
Pick from CMB on arrival transfer to Arugambe by the Highway (6 hours journey) Stay at arugambe hotel relax on arugambay beach
5:30 AM: Depart for park (to be at gate by 6:00 AM) 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning golden hour safariFocus: Leopard tracks, known sighting zones, waterholes Other wildlife: elephants, sloth bears, jackals, rare birds 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Break/lunch at park rest area or return to camp Midday is less active for wildlife, but great for editing/resting 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening safari Evening : Back to hotel Night :- searching some nights jeep safari outside the park (targeting leopard ,elephant,fishing cats )
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & rest 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening : Back to hotel
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & rest 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening : Back to hotel
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & rest 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening : Back to hotel
7:00 AM: Drive to polonnaruwa (5 hour journey ) will stop for some wild animal activitys 12:00 pm : Hotel checking and getting lunch 2.30pm :- Safari for elephant in kawdulla or minneriya national park Stay at hotel
6.30 am - Breakfast 7.30- Morning Village boat tour in polonnaruwa targeting with birds, monkey and elephant activities 11:00 pm : Back to the hotel 2.30pm :- Safari for elephant in kawdulla or minneriya national park reaching to wilpatthu hotel (3 hour drive)
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & rest 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening : Back to hotel
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & rest 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening : Back to hotel
You will be transferred to CMB for your departure flight. (4 hours drive)
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