Sigiriya: Night Safari, Fireflies & Wildlife Private Tour
ID: GYG1282737-1961943
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Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private night safari from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Dambulla. Walk peaceful forest trails with a guide and spot slender loris, civets, owls, and glowing fireflies after dark.
Explore the wildlife of Sigiriya after dark on a private guided night safari. This unique experience takes you into the quiet forests and village surroundings near Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where nocturnal animals become active.
Meet your local guide for a short briefing before starting your walk. With proper lighting and expert guidance, you’ll safely explore natural trails away from crowded tourist areas.
During the safari, look out for a variety of night creatures including slender loris, civets, deer, owls, nightjars, frogs, and geckos. With some luck, you may also spot otters near water sources or hear jackals in the distance. Your guide will help you locate wildlife and explain their behavior.
One of the highlights of the experience is seeing fireflies lighting up the forest, creating a unique and memorable atmosphere.
This private tour allows you to explore at your own pace with personalized attention from your guide, making it ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and those looking for a different experience in Sigiriya.
Highlights
- High chance to spot slender loris, deer, civets, and other nocturnal wildlife
- Witness magical fireflies glowing like natural lanterns in forest
- Enjoy a private guided safari with expert local insights
- Walk through peaceful jungle paths away from crowds
- Experience Sigiriya’s nature in a unique night setting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a nature-based experience, Quiet behavior is essential to avoid disturbing wildlife.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled Water
- Private Safari Jeep
- Guided night safari experience
- Torch/flashlight
- Local expert driver/guide
- Entrance Fees to Attractions
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.
