Sinharaja Forest Reserve
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinharaja is a living treasury of endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Trek through dense jungle canopy draped in mist, encounter rare endemic birds, purple-faced langurs, and giant squirrels, and listen to the soundscape of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. An unmissable experience for nature lovers and […]
Kumana National Park
Kumana is a pristine wilderness of mangrove forests, lagoons, and coastal wetlands that serves as one of the island’s most important bird sanctuaries. The park’s famous bird rookery, home to thousands of nesting waterbirds during the season, is a breathtaking natural spectacle. Leopards, elephants, water buffalo, and saltwater crocodiles roam this wild, making it an […]
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya is home to one of the most spectacular wildlife events, the annual elephant gathering, during which hundreds of wild elephants congregate around the Minneriya Tank. This natural spectacle, set against a backdrop of ancient ruins and distant mountains, is unlike anything else in Asia. The park is also excellent for sambar deer, toque macaques, […]
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu is a vast wilderness defined by its network of natural lakes (villus) set within dense dry-zone jungle. This is leopard country par excellence, and with fewer visitors than Yala, your safari experience here is wonderfully peaceful and immersive. Sloth bears, elephants, spotted deer and over 200 bird species make Wilpattu one of the island’s […]
Yala National Park
Yala is home to the world’s highest leopard density, along with elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and birdlife. Jeep safaris through the park’s varied habitats, from dense woodland to open grassland and coastal lagoon, offer exciting wildlife encounters at every turn. The golden light of a Yala sunrise, with elephants moving, is an experience that stays […]