Overview
Bundala National Park is a distinctive coastal safari destination known for lagoons, marshes, dunes, scrub jungle, and one of Sri Lanka’s richest birdlife habitats.
The park is especially rewarding for birdwatchers, but guests can also encounter elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, and other wetland and dry-zone wildlife during the drive.
Guests can choose a 5-hour Morning Safari, a 5-hour Evening Safari, or a 10-hour Full-Day Safari, with the same safari prices as Yala National Park.
Your safari is arranged with a dedicated jeep and experienced driver-guide, while national park entrance tickets are purchased separately by the guests.
What sets our drives apart
- Excellent birdlife across wetlands, lagoons, and scrubland
- Morning and Evening Safaris run for 5 hours
- Full-Day Safari runs for 10 hours
- Per-vehicle pricing matching Yala National Park
- A varied landscape with both coastal and dry-zone wildlife
Wildlife you might encounter
- Migratory and resident birds
- Asian elephant
- Mugger crocodile
- Spotted deer
- Monkey
- Peafowl
- Herons, storks, eagles, and kingfishers
Best time to visit
Bundala is rewarding throughout the year, with especially strong birdlife during migratory periods and excellent wetland activity when water conditions are favorable.
Typical drive length
Morning Safari and Evening Safari each run for 5 hours. Full-Day Safari runs for 10 hours.
Blocks, gates & routing
Bundala routes are adjusted around lagoon levels, bird activity, recent sightings, and track conditions so that the safari balances wetlands, scrub, and open viewing areas.
Included with our safaris
- Private 4x4 safari jeep
- Experienced driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off coordination
- Route planning based on current park conditions
- Camera or binoculars if you enjoy wildlife photography
- Free fruit plate
Exclusions
- National park entrance tickets (purchased separately by guests)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Sun protection for open wetland and coastal sections
- A light layer for early drives
Packages & from pricing
Safari rates are charged per vehicle. National park entrance tickets must be purchased separately by guests.
Morning Safari
LKR 16,000 per vehicle
5 hours
A 5-hour early safari in Bundala, ideal for cooler temperatures, active wetlands, and productive birdlife viewing.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 5-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Breakfast
- — Free water bottle
- — Free fruit plate
- — Breakfast menu: sandwich, 2 sausages, 1 Smak fruit juice, 1 egg, and 1 piece of cake
- — Vegetarian options available on request
LKR 1,250 per mealEvening Safari
LKR 16,000 per vehicle
5 hours
A 5-hour late safari in Bundala, suited to softer evening light and active bird and wetland wildlife movement.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 5-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Free fruit plate
- — Free water bottle
Full-Day Safari
LKR 33,000 per vehicle
10 hours
A 10-hour safari for guests who want more time to cover Bundala’s wetlands, scrub sections, and productive wildlife areas through the day.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 10-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Lunch
- — Free water bottle
- — Free fruit plate
- — Fruit snack
- — Breakfast can be arranged on request
- — Lunch options: rice and curry or set menu
- — Vegetarian options available on request
LKR 900 per meal
Meeting point & logistics
Pickup can be arranged from your hotel or a confirmed meeting point near the park, depending on your location and safari timing.
- • Pricing is per vehicle, not per person.
- • National park entrance tickets must be purchased separately by guests.
- • Bundala is a strong choice for birdlife, wetlands, and a different safari landscape from Yala.
More parks: Yala National Park · Yala Weheragala National Park (Block 5/6).