SAFARIS · BENTOTA SAFARIS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 bentota safaris justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the packing.
Bentota River Safari review with mangroves, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, hotel pickup, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Our guide was amazing. He noticed small, hidden between trees and plants Animals like cricodile, cormoran. Safari was exciting we like it very much”
Explore Bentota River by private boat, spotting crocodiles, monkeys, mangroves, and birds with hotel pickup, a guide, and fresh king coconut.
“Coca, our guide was excellent. Keen eye to spot the creatures and very knowledgeable with a pleasant friendly manner. It was also a full 2 hour trip up the river with pick up and drop off added!!”
Review of Udawalawe safari from Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, with elephants, a private jeep, Elephant Transit Home, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Fantastic day. We went for the 4am start which was worth it as it got very hot through the morning. Saw elephants, variety of birds and monkeys. Then visited the elephant sanctuary and saw the milking of baby elephants. Delicious lunch.”
Review of Bentota’s Galle day trip, with a river safari, turtles, masks, tsunami history, Dutch Fort, lunch, and stilt fishermen.
“La visita que realmente merece la pena es el paseo por el río, el resto de visitas/entradas son gratuitas. El conductor, NO guía, te lleva de un sitio a otro y en cada sitio o te venden algo o te piden un donativo al enseñarte algo, NO requieren paRead more”
Review of Yala Safari from Bentota, Kalutara, and Hikkaduwa, with wildlife, timing, transport, lunch, price, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent. We managed to see 2 leopards as well as elephants and other wildlife. The meal was very good. The driver was very pleasant, on time and clean vehicle. Thank you for a wonderful experience”
Review of the Madu River Boat Safari near Bentota, with mangroves, wildlife, temple, cinnamon island, fish spa, price, tips, and booking advice.
Compare Yala and Udawalawe in one long safari day, with lunch, transport, wildlife drives, and a visit to Elephant Transit Home.
“We had a fantastic time on the safari! Our tour guide, Nipun, was wonderful. We saw an abundance of wildlife including the sloth bear! I would definitely recommend to anyone!”
Review of Bentota’s 2-hour private river safari, with mangroves, crocodiles, birds, hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and practical booking tips.
“Balade sur la rivière très sympathique, bonne vue du batelier pour apercevoir varans serpents et bébé crocodile , prise en charge depuis l'hôtel impeccable.”
Review of Yala’s private 4-hour jeep safari from Bentota, with hotel pickup, park fees, wildlife guides, costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Early morning start on the 5th September, drove to outskirts of yala and switched cars from air-conned minibus to jeep. What an amazing experience!!, we saw a huge amount of wildlife and birds. Tonys knowledge was amazing and told us aRead more”
See Sri Lanka’s wild elephants on a private Udawalawe safari from Bentota, with a jeep drive, Elephant Transit Home visit, and hotel pickup.
“Tony was excellent, very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. A trip not to be missed. As we English say…perfect. Thank you for a memorable experience”
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