Wildlife safaris

Wildlife safaris: leopards, elephants and whales

Jeep safaris in Yala for leopards, elephants by the river, sea turtles and seasonal whale watching, added to any tour.

Photographed on a Pearlisle safari, YalaPhotographed on a Pearlisle safari, Yala

What you get.

Everything below comes with every wildlife safaris plan. Ask for anything else.

Yala leopards

Morning and afternoon jeep safaris with park trackers.

Elephants

Pinnawala, river baths and national parks.

Whales and dolphins

Mirissa and Trincomalee, in season.

Turtles

Hatcheries and nesting beaches on the south coast.

SUV jeeps

Jeeps for long safari days, booked for you.

Best timing

We plan safaris around park seasons and closures.

A sample route.

A starting point we change to fit your days, hotels and pace.

  1. Day 1
    Ella to Yala

    Drive south through the hills, afternoon safari.

  2. Day 2
    Yala

    Early morning safari, rest at midday.

  3. Day 3
    Mirissa

    Whale watching in season, beach afternoon.

  4. Day 4
    Galle

    Galle Fort and turtle hatchery on the way north.

2safaris a day in Yala
4×4jeeps with trackers
Nov–Aprwhale season in the south
1wildlife-loving guide

From our tours.

Photos taken on Pearlisle trips.

Leopard in a tree
Leopard in a treeYala
Elephant herd
Elephant herdPinnawala
Elephants up close
Elephants up closeBy the river
Sea turtle
Sea turtleSouth coast
Turtle hatchery
Turtle hatcherySouth coast

Common questions

Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer.

When is the best time for leopards?

Yala is good most of the year. The park usually closes for a few weeks around September and October; we plan around it.

Is whale watching guaranteed?

No one can guarantee sightings, but November to April in Mirissa has the best chances.

Can children join a safari?

Yes. Jeeps are suitable for families; we bring water and snacks.

See your whole trip
before you pay.

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We send back a day-by-day plan and a quotation, free, with no obligation.