Yala National Park
A Yala National Park Safari Guide: Leopards, Seasons and Slow Game Drives
Leopards, sloth bears and elephants in Sri Lanka's most famous park, with advice on blocks, seasons and getting the most from each drive.
Experiential Traveller · Journal
Wildlife & Safari
8 stories in Wildlife & Safari, from the Experiential Traveller journal.
Sri Lanka Safari
The Best National Parks in Sri Lanka for Safari
From Yala's leopards to Minneriya's elephants and Bundala's birds, how to choose the right Sri Lankan parks for your safari.
Minneriya National Park
The Minneriya Elephant Gathering: A Guide to Sri Lanka’s Great Wildlife Spectacle
Why hundreds of elephants converge on an ancient reservoir each dry season, and how to see the gathering at its best.
Horton Plains
The Horton Plains World’s End Hike: A Walk to the Edge of Sri Lanka
How to walk the Horton Plains World's End loop, from beating the morning mist to spotting sambar deer and highland endemic birds.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home: A Complete Guide
Year-round elephant sightings and a home for orphaned calves make Udawalawe one of Sri Lanka's most rewarding wildlife stops.
Birding in Sri Lanka
Bird Watching in Sri Lanka: Endemics, Wetlands and Rainforest Trails
Endemic species, flamingo-filled lagoons and rainforest flocks, a guide to the island's finest birding from Anawilundawa to Sinharaja.
Ranger Diaries · Wilpattu
Successfully completed 2 and half-day safari drives to Wilpattu National Park
When it comes to experiencing the untamed beauty of Sri Lanka’s wildlife, there’s no place quite like Wilpattu National Park. Nestled in the northwestern part…
Yala National Park
Experiencing the Best of Yala National Park: An Evening Bush Walk and Morning Safari Drive
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park beckons wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe with its astounding biodiversity and…
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