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15 Safari Tours in Galle Worth Booking

45 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 safari tours in Galle justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari - The pre-dawn pickup from the south coast
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Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari

1.Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $48Our pick

Leave your hotel in Galle, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Tangalle, or nearby coastal towns for Udawalawe National Park. After the air-conditioned transfer, switch to a 4x4 jeep for a 2.5 to 3 hour safari with guides such as Pathum, Mahesh, Prasad, or Koshala. Continue to your hotel in Ella, with possible stops along the way.

“We had so much fun, it was so cool, Pahum was really good driver and guide! Thanks for having us!”

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Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) - Mangroves up close, not just from a lookout
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Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

2.Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $32Top rated

Cruise the Bentota River and lagoon in a private boat for about two hours. Guides such as Sumal, Hari, and Harindra point out eagles, bee-eaters, cormorants, monkeys, lizards, and crocodiles. Pickup is offered from many nearby river locations, and departures are available until 4pm.

“Excellent service, on time, friendly, knowledgable, a once in a lifetime experience. We booked just a few hours before and they showed on time. They were really helpful i poiting out things to see and even took us to a herb garden free of charge”

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Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari - Starting at Galle Fort
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Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

3.Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $45

You’ll visit Galle Fort, a turtle conservation project, turtle beach, and Madu River by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Guides including Hasantha, Sakun, Nuwan, and Rusiru are praised for safe driving, personal care, photos, and flexible stops. Budget extra for the turtle project and boat safari fees.

“We really enjoyed our private tour. The whole experience was even better because of Hasantha, our guide. He showed us all beautiful places along the coast and made sure we enjoy every moment. I sincerely recommend this tour, it was a pleasure !!”

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Udawalawe Safari - Private & Customize Tour - What the private jeep changes
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Udawalawe Safari – Private & Customize Tour

4.Udawalawe Safari – Private & Customize Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $110

You leave from Galle, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Mirissa, or nearby towns at 8 am for a private Udawalawe National Park safari. A local jeep driver leads a three-hour wildlife drive, with lunch, bottled water, air-conditioned transfers, and hotel drop-off included. Park entrance fees are extra.

“Great trip, guide and driver excellent. Saw a lot of wildlife and would thoroughly recommend. Delicious lunch and a lovely day out.”

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Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive - Entering Yala National Park
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Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive

5.Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $140

Travel by private vehicle to Yala National Park, then spend about four hours in a private Japanese safari jeep searching for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, birds, and more. Pickup reaches Galle, Ella, Colombo, and many south-coast towns. Lunch, park entry, bottled water, and return transport are included.

“Bentota travel mart were so great! Sam had 10/10 communication and Rahul was the best driver! Unfortunately heavy rains meant that Yala wouldn't be as accessible, Sam gave us a few options to ensure we didn't miss out. Thanks for making our trip to udawalawe so memorable.”

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ELLA to TANGALLE/MIRISSA/GALLE Shuttle & YALA Safari - Leaving Ella for Yala National Park
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ELLA to TANGALLE/MIRISSA/GALLE Shuttle & YALA Safari

6.ELLA to TANGALLE/MIRISSA/GALLE Shuttle & YALA Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $31

Travel from Ella to Yala, Tangalle, Hiriketiya, Mirissa, Weligama, or Galle, stopping for a Yala National Park safari. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, then switch to an open-sided safari jeep. Guides including Sasanka, Vishwa, and Tikiri are praised for spotting leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more.

“Had a great early morning safari! Vishwa was a good guide and had a good eye out for multiple animals, saw a crocodile, a leopard, 2 chameleons, and more! Would highly recommend”

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Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella - Four hours inside Udawalawe National Park
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Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella

7.Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $190

Start early for a private jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, with four hours inside the park, a wildlife tracker, bottled water, park fees, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Mahesh and Nandana help spot elephants, crocodiles, and birds. An optional elephant orphanage visit is available, but its entry fee is extra.

“We had a fantastic Safari, well worth the early morning start. We saw so many elephants, crocodiles and birds. We enjoyed it more than Yala, and we loved Yala. Our guide Mahesh was fantastic.”

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Udawalawa National Park half day Safari - The road transfer and breakfast stop
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Udawalawa National Park half day Safari

8.Udawalawa National Park half day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

Travel from your Galle-area accommodation in an air-conditioned private vehicle, then spend about three hours inside Udawalawe National Park in a 4WD safari jeep. Your guide helps spot elephants, water birds, and other wildlife. Shehan, Kuma, and Daru are associated with the guiding and driving service.

“Amazing guide. The safari tours and whale watching were absolutely incredible. Shehan has excellent knowledge of the industry and is professional and reliable. Thanks to him, you can truly experience and see the beauty of Sri Lanka at its best. It’s definitely worth it, we highly recommend him.”

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Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari - Pickup from Galle, Mirissa, or Tangalle
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Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari

9.Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $43

Travel from Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella by air-conditioned vehicle, with a Yala National Park jeep safari in the middle. Guides such as Sasanka and Naja explain animal behavior and help with photography. Allow 10 hours, plus about $40 for park fees, which are not included.

“It was a great way to maximize time between Weligama and Ella! Naja was great on the safari and Hansa was a great driver”

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Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast - What the Safari Jeep Is Like
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Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast

10.Mirissa to Ella Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $75

Leave your hotel in Mirissa, Weligama, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle, enjoy a 3.5 to 4-hour Udawalawe jeep safari with an experienced tracker, then continue by road to Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela. Your bags stay with the vehicle, and breakfast, snacks, and bottled water are included. Groups can reach 15 people.

“What a smart way to get from the south side of the island to Ella, seamless pick up, safari and drop off at your hotel in Ella. Your bags stay with the car while you enjoy the animals. The guide was fantastic! Don’t hesitate to book this tour.”

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Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama Transfer to Ella and Udawalawa Safari - The drive from Mirissa, Weligama, or Ahangama
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Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama Transfer to Ella and Udawalawa Safari

11.Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama Transfer to Ella and Udawalawa Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $75

Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Mirissa, Weligama, or Ahangama toward Ella, stopping at Udawalawe National Park for a four-hour 4x4 safari. Driver Kosala is noted for punctual pickups, safe driving, local insight, and helpful stops. Breakfast, snacks, and water are included, but the $40 park fee is extra.

“Had a safe and comfortable drive from Ella to Weligama! Punctual driver who arrived just on time. Very nice with the safari on the way!”

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Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours - The Tangalle pickup and tuk-tuk ride
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Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours

12.Paradise Udawalawe Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $27

Travel from Tangalle to Udawalawe National Park with Sujith of Paradise Tuk Tuk Tours, then spend about three hours in a safari jeep looking for elephants, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, birds, and more. The private outing lasts about seven hours, includes snacks and water, and leaves you free to pay park and jeep fees separately.

“Early pickup, on time. Very nice tour guide, nice conversation, smooth arrangement of the safari. Nice breakfast snack. Saw a bunch of animals!”

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GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) - Private & All Inclusive - Udawalawe National Park: the best opening act for elephants
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GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) – Private & All Inclusive

13.GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) – Private & All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $280

Travel by private vehicle from Galle and nearby south-coast towns to Udawalawe and Yala National Parks. You get two jeep safaris, a 30-minute Elephant Transit Home visit, lunch, park entry, bottled water, and an experienced driver-guide. Expect a 13 to 16-hour day with strong elephant sightings and a chance, never a promise, of seeing leopards.

“We had a wonderful, albeit long day to visit Udawalawe and Yala- trip was well organised and pick up with Dinesh was on time from our hotel. He took us safely to both parks and both of our guides in the parks were friendly and knowledgaRead more”

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Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic - A picnic lunch with a local touch
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Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic

14.Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 16 hours · from $101

Leave your Galle or Mirissa accommodation before sunrise for Yala and Udawalawe National Parks. A private driver and safari guide take you through both parks, with a picnic lunch, bottled water, and a stop at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home during feeding time. Expect a 16-hour day, cash entry fees, and plenty of time in the vehicle.

“It was a fantastic day from beginning to end. Our transportation was very efficient and on time. Our guide was amazing at spotting the wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a leopard and the elephants came so close to us!! We saw a huge variety of species as we visited both of the parks and I’d highly recommend this day out. Just remember the entrance fee to the parks is not included and they only take cash. It cost us 26,000 RPS in total for entry. The picnic lunch was in a local restaurant which we weren’t expecting but the service was fantastic and owners were very kind. We…”

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GALLE/MIRISSA/TANGALLE/HIRIKETIYA DROP to ELLA & YALA SAFARI - The morning pickup and first road section
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GALLE/MIRISSA/TANGALLE/HIRIKETIYA DROP to ELLA & YALA SAFARI

15.GALLE/MIRISSA/TANGALLE/HIRIKETIYA DROP to ELLA & YALA SAFARI

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $12Best value

Travel from Sri Lanka’s southern beaches to Ella with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, and a Yala National Park safari. You’ll ride in a 4x4 with individual seats and a 270-degree view, with a chance to see elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, monkeys, buffalo, and birds. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, and Elian have led recent trips.

“The company was great and very helpful. Everyone was great including our guide Elian. They were also helpful after the safari was over and helped me make arrangements”

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