THE LAST GREAT WILD ELEPHANT GATHERING—SRI LANKA
🐘 The Last Great Elephant Gathering in Sri Lanka – A 7-Day Exclusive Wildlife Expedition
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to witness one of the last and largest elephant gatherings in Sri Lanka. Designed for photographers and passionate wildlife enthusiasts, this 7-day immersive expedition takes you into the country’s most iconic elephant habitats, reservoirs, and migratory corridors.
🛑 Tour Highlights
- Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Destinations: Wilpattu | Kala Weva | Minneriya | Sigiriya | Kandy | Colombo
- Group Size: 24–36 participants
- Comfort: Standard to Luxury
- Focus: Wildlife Photography | Elephants | Jeep Safaris | Jungle Hikes
- Date: 07th August 2026
🐘 Why Join the Ultimate Elephant Gathering in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is home to nearly 6,000 wild elephants, yet fewer than 150 tuskers remain. This gathering brings together herds and tuskers in a natural spectacle found nowhere else on Earth. We call it the Last Great Wild Elephant Gathering because tuskers in Sri Lanka are being lost every month due to human conflict, habitat pressures, and other threats. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
Asian tuskers are already rare, and Sri Lankan tuskers are even more unique. To witness these giants roaming free, in their natural wilderness, now is the time—before this extraordinary sight disappears into history.
- Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s breathtaking wilderness
- Capture powerful moments of tuskers in dramatic landscapes
- Experience a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest wildlife events
Why AWPC Wild Travel?
AWPC Wild Travel is your gateway to Asia’s wildest frontiers.
We design eco-conscious expeditions across 16+ countries, where sustainability meets adventure. From tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas to photographing elephants in Sri Lanka or exotic birds in Papua New Guinea, our expert-led journeys connect you deeply with nature.
🌿 Travel with a purpose. Explore with AWPC Wild Travel.
🛑 Why Book the Last Great Elephant Gathering?
- A Once-in-a-Lifetime Spectacle – Witness one of Asia’s last great elephant gatherings, where vast herds and tuskers roam freely.
- Unparalleled Photography Opportunities – Capture intimate moments of tuskers, playful calves, and stunning landscapes.
- A Rare and Vanishing Experience – With fewer than 150 tuskers left, this may be your only chance to see them in the wild.
💚 Join the Last Great Elephant Gathering in Sri Lanka for an unforgettable adventure!
Your Investment
💰 WILD HUB Premium Members: $1,490
All-inclusive, shared accommodation. A special rate designed exclusively for AWPC Wild Hub Premium Members.
💲 Standard Rate: $1,890
For non-members who wish to join this expedition.
🛏️ Single Room Supplement: $390
Upgrade to a private room for added comfort.
💎 Upgrade to Luxury Stay: $590
Enhance your journey with added comfort and premium accommodations, now available on this tour.
✨ Upgrade to a Luxury Tour $790
Take your journey to the next level with our luxury upgrade, featuring private transport, exclusive safari Jeeps, premium accommodation, and other high-end facilities. (After completing your booking, simply let us know. We'll handle the arrangements and provide you with the best quote.)
🌿 Exclusive Advantage
AWPC Wild Hub Premium Members enjoy priority access, exclusive savings, and recognition as part of our conservation-driven community.
📱 Registration Fee: $99
Required via Nas I.O Membership: a non-refundable $99 deposit secures your place on the expedition/tour and is fully applied to your tour price.
What’s Included
🏕️ TOUR INCLUDES: Full-board accommodation, ground transport, national park entry permits, jeep safaris, and guided activities.
🏕️ NOT INCLUDED: International airfare, visa fees, insurance, tips, personal expenses, and any items not specified by the organizer.
🔎 Expert's Final Overview
Country & duration: Sri Lanka, 7 days / 6 nights
Season(s): August 2026 (summer; peak for elephant gatherings at reservoirs)
Target segment: Wildlife photographers, elephant enthusiasts, conservation travelers. Larger group size: 24–36 pax (economies of scale).
Key value props:
- The world’s largest Asian elephant gathering at Minneriya/Kaudulla.
- Seasonal highlight: tuskers + mega-herds congregating.
- Unique Wilpattu Wildlife Safari (Leopards and sloth bears and exotic birds).
- Multi-park coverage: 03 National parks & corridors in 1 week.
- Educational conservation angle: tuskers under threat.
📌 Tour investment
The full tour price is USD 1,890 (standard package).
As a special launch offer, we are extending an early-bird rate of USD 1,490 exclusively for Wild Hub Premium members who confirm their bookings by 31st December 2025.
Why Awpc Wild Travel?
✔ We are Asia’s leading wildlife community, connecting the best in the field.
✔ Our expeditions are led by expert wildlife experts, trackers and local naturalists.
✔ Small groups (8–12) with personalized attention.
✔ Unique, field-tested itineraries designed for serious birders and photographers
✔ Seamless logistics with comfort options — backed by eco-conscious values.
✔ Every journey supports conservation and local communities.
✈️ How To Book This Tour
- Reserve your spot by paying the $99 booking fee.
- Download your tour guide PDF for detailed information.
- Join your one-on-one session where we’ll contact you directly to discuss the tour and next steps.
🌍 Contact Us
- Hotline (Whatsapp): +65 9148 7504
🦏 🐅 Wild Sri Lanka—Where Adventures Await!
AWPC Wild Travel Note
All photographs are contributed by AWPC Wild members, with ownership retained by the creators. We thank them for their contributions and proudly support recognition across our platforms. Special thanks to all the contributing photographers
🐘 The Last Great Wild Elephant Gathering – Sri Lanka
🟧 Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Into the Wilds of Wilpattu
✈️ Arrive at BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and set off for WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest reserve—renowned for its elusive Leopards and rich biodiversity.
🌿 Spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the sounds of the wild and preparing for your first safari adventure.
🏨 Overnight in WILPATTU
🟧 Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Wilpattu National Park
🚙 Embark on a full-day safari through WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK’s scenic landscapes of “villus” (natural lakes) and dense monsoon forests.
🐆 Search for Leopards, Sloth Bears, Elephants, and a diversity of birdlife including Painted Storks, Changeable Hawk-eagles, and Malabar Pied Hornbills.
🌅 Return by sunset, with the jungle echoing in the distance.
🏨 Overnight in WILPATTU
🟧 Day 3: From Wilpattu to Kalawewa – The Elephant’s Domain
🌄 Begin with a morning safari in WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK for one last encounter with its predators and forest dwellers.
🚗 After lunch, travel to KALAWEWA SANCTUARY, where vast grasslands and shimmering reservoirs attract large tuskers and Elephant herds—a perfect setting for golden-hour photography.
🌆 Continue to SIGIRIYA, surrounded by rocky outcrops and rural charm.
🏨 Overnight in SIGIRIYA
🟧 Day 4: The Great Gathering – Minneriya National Park
🌤️ Morning at leisure to rest or explore your surroundings at your own pace.
🐘 In the afternoon, head to MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK, world-famous for The Gathering—the largest seasonal congregation of wild Elephants in Asia.
📸 Witness hundreds of Elephants assemble at MINNERIYA RESERVOIR, an unforgettable wildlife spectacle.
🏨 Overnight in SIGIRIYA
🟧 Day 5: Highlands & Heritage – Sigiriya to Kandy
🚗 Depart for KANDY, Sri Lanka’s cultural heart nestled among rolling hills.
🌸 Afternoon visit to the PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDENS, home to towering palms, orchids, and roosting Fruit Bats—a paradise for plant and bird lovers alike.
🏨 Overnight in KANDY
🟧 Day 6: Scenic Descent – Kandy to Colombo
☕ Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before driving through the central highlands to COLOMBO, Sri Lanka’s lively capital city.
🌇 Afternoon at leisure to unwind at your hotel or take a short city stroll through COLOMBO’s colonial avenues and seaside promenades.
🏨 Overnight in COLOMBO
🟧 Day 7: Farewell Sri Lanka – Until We Meet Again
🛫 Transfer to BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT for your departure, carrying with you lasting memories of Sri Lanka’s magnificent Elephants, untamed wilderness, and timeless beauty.
An expert tour leader from the AWPC WILD Travel – Sri Lanka team will guide this journey, alongside local specialists skilled in tracking tuskers and wild elephants. The tour is led by experienced jeep safari drivers and knowledgeable naturalists, ensuring an immersive and insightful wildlife experience.
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Sri Lanka is a true birder’s paradise, home to more than 400 bird species, including 35 endemics such as the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and Ceylon Spurfowl, alongside a wealth of resident and migratory species. From the lush rainforests of Sinharaja to the coastal wetlands of Bundala and the misty highlands of Horton Plains, every landscape offers its own unique birding encounters.
Whether you’re photographing the vibrant Indian Pitta, watching vast flocks of migratory waders, or seeking out elusive forest dwellers, Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and expert-guided tours make it an unmissable destination for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers alike.
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