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Home/Destinations/Hambantota/Hambantota wildlife
Wildlife · Hambantota itinerary

Hambantota Wildlife: The Best Safari Itinerary

Sri Lanka’s south is a wildlife wonderland. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Yala
  2. 2Udawalawe
  3. 3Bundala
  4. 4Birds

The leopards

A jeep safari in Yala.

The elephants

A safari in Udawalawe.

The birds

A wetland safari in Bundala.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Hambantota — prices per person.

All Inclusive Yala National Park Jeep Safari from Colombo
Yala National Park
All Inclusive Yala National Park Jeep Safari from Colombo
5.0(71)·13 hours
from$258/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Udawalawa
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
5.0(153)·4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Big Animals and Birds Safari from Hambantota Port
Yala National Park
Big Animals and Birds Safari from Hambantota Port
5.0(22)·7 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Yala National Park Full-Day Special Leopard & Elephant Safari
Yala National Park
Yala National Park Full-Day Special Leopard & Elephant Safari
5.0(40)·12 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour
Hambantota
Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour
5.0(42)·6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Bundala National Park Birds Watching Safari Tour
Hambantota
Bundala National Park Birds Watching Safari Tour
5.0(21)·4 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Yala National Park Full Day Safari Tours Eagle Safari
Yala National Park
Yala National Park Full Day Safari Tours Eagle Safari
5.0(34)·10–12 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist
Udawalawa
Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist
5.0(31)·3 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator

Hambantota wildlife — FAQ

Is Hambantota good for wildlife?
Yes — Yala, Udawalawe and Bundala are all within reach.
What is the best safari?
A Yala leopard safari is the star, with Udawalawe for elephants.
Can you see the big cats?
Yes — Yala has one of the world’s densest leopard populations.

Explore more in Hambantota

Yala SafariUdawalawe ElephantsBundala & BirdsWhale WatchingGalle & CoastTea Hills & Ella