Sri Lanka - Best For Wildlife Outside Africa
What You See On A Wildlife Holiday in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is just over three times the size of Kruger National Park with an incredible diversity of animal life from Leopards, Elephants, Dolphins, and Whales, the Sloth Bear, reptiles and invertebrates, and is one of the best bird watching destinations in Asia.
Elephants
Where To See Elephants In Sri Lanka
No Sri Lanka travel guide is complete without safari options to see elephants in wildlife parks across the island. Udawalawe is one of the best for wild elephants all year. Minneriya National Park and Kaudulla National Park offer seasonal viewing. Remember to never, never ride an elephant in Sri Lanka. These captive giants are tortured to become tourist attractions.
LEOPARDS
Is Yala The Only Place To See Leopards In Sri Lanka
Unlike in other parts of the world, the Leopard is Sri Lanka’s top predator and roams freely inside the National Parks. While Yala is included in most wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka, we love to tailor make wildlife tours that offer Kumana National Park in the east for uncrowded safaris and for wonderful semi luxury camping, and Wilpattu close to the cultural triangle.
SLOTH BEAR
Bears And Wildlife Photography In Sri Lanka
May and June might yield the best chances to photograph the elusive Sloth Bear, when the fruit they love (Palu) is in season.
MONKEYS
Primate Tours And Monkey Treks In Sri Lanka
Explore the ancient World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa on family-friendly Monkey Treks to where Disney’s Monkey Kingdom was filmed or enjoy Primate tours that cover Sri Lanka's best wildlife parks in search of the endemic Toque Macaques, the Purple Faced Leaf Monkeys, Grey Langurs and the elusive Loris.
BIRDS
Bird Watching Holidays In Sri Lanka
The last count of bird species was 500...and still counting! Incredible for an island this size. Every year, from November onwards, ardent bird watchers from across the world flock to Sri Lanka with their checklists, bird books, binoculars and massive zoom lenses to spot the 33 endemic birds of Sri Lanka.
WHALES AND DOLPHINS
Spotting Blue Whales In Sri Lanka
Winter sun holidays between December to April is your chance to spot Blue Whales in Mirissa known as the best location for whale watching in Sri Lanka. Our most sought after Whale watching trips in Sri Lanka are on luxury yachts with specialist guides. Kalpitiya is great to spot other species of whales, orca and super pods of dolphins. Trincomalee offers chances to spot Blue Whales between February and April.
CROCODILES, DEER AND MORE WILD CREATURES
Responsible Wildlife Travel In Sri Lanka
Travel with a responsible wildlife safari tour operator who respects wildlife, keeps a distance when observing animals and where safaris are not merely about spotting Leopards, and you will truly begin to appreciate the incredible diversity of wildlife in Sri Lanka. Learn about the fascinating predatory habits, ecology of each national park, the alarm calls of Spotted Deer and Sambur Deer, nesting and breeding habits of our endemics and so much more.
Enquire for tailor made wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka. Our Guides love to tell you the most amazing wildlife stories!