Ridiyagama: Safari Adventure with Lions, Tigers & Elephants
ID: GYG1505301-2298951
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Embark on a private full-day wildlife experience from Colombo to Ridiyagama Safari Park. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, explore the park by private safari jeep, and see lions, tigers, elephants.
Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup from Colombo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Travel south towards Ridiyagama Safari Park, located in the Ambalantota area of Sri Lanka's Southern Province.
During the journey, enjoy a complimentary refreshing King Coconut or fresh juice. On arrival, meet your experienced safari guide and board your private safari jeep. Set off on a 2–3-hour safari through the park's different wildlife zones.
Visit the African Lion Zone and look for African lions in their dedicated habitat. Continue to the Bengal Tiger Zone, where you can observe Bengal tigers. The Elephant Zone offers the opportunity to see both Asian and African elephants, one of the distinctive features of the Ridiyagama experience.
Continue through the herbivore areas, where you may see spotted deer, sambar deer, blackbuck, Arabian oryx, wild buffalo, wild horses, wild boar, zebras, ostriches, and hippopotamuses. The Small Animal Zone also features animals and birds such as peacocks, macaws, cockatoos, emus, swans, parrots, porcupines, tortoises, and rabbits.
Your safari guide will accompany you throughout the experience and provide information about the animals, their habitats, and the different zones. After the safari, leave Ridiyagama and relax during your return journey to Colombo. You will be dropped back at your hotel, completing your private wildlife day trip.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private full-day wildlife experience from Colombo to Ridiyagama
- Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and explore the park by private safari jeep
- See lions, Bengal tigers, Asian and African elephants, zebras, and more
- Relax with a complimentary King Coconut or fresh juice during the journey
- Benefit from a private experience with a guide and park entry included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be ready at your Colombo hotel 10–15 minutes before the agreed pickup time
Present your GetYourGuide voucher and valid passport/ID
The safari lasts approximately 2–3 hours
A private safari jeep is provided for your group
Comfortable clothing, suitable footwear, sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent are recommended
Please follow the safari guide's safety instructions
Do not feed or touch animals unless specifically permitted by park staff
Smoking and alcohol are prohibited within the park premises
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Colombo
- Air-conditioned private transportation
- Private safari jeep
- 2–3-hour guided safari
- Experienced safari guide
- Ridiyagama Safari Park entrance ticket
- Access to the main safari zones
- Complimentary King Coconut or fresh juice
- Applicable taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks other than the included King Coconut or fresh juice
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Animal feeding or special animal-interaction programmes
- Any services not specifically mentioned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
