Wildlife

The island’s
wild side.

From elephants moving through open landscapes to sea turtles returning to the shore, Sri Lanka offers some of its most unforgettable moments far beyond its cities and beaches.

In Their World

Some encounters stay with you.

Wildlife in Sri Lanka is not always something you have to search for far away. Sometimes it appears beside the road, deep inside a national park or just beyond the shoreline. These are the encounters that remind you that you are only a visitor
in someone else’s world.

Safari in Sri Lanka
WildlifeAugust 18, 202610 min read

Safari in Sri Lanka

From leopards and elephants to sloth bears and countless birds, Sri Lanka’s national parks offer very different safari experiences. Where to go, what you might see and how a safari on the island actually works.

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Sea turtles in Sri Lanka
WildlifeAugust 3, 20268 min read

Sea turtles in Sri Lanka

From nesting beaches to hatcheries, sea turtles are one of the most memorable parts of Sri Lanka’s coastline.

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Elephants in Sri Lanka
WildlifeAugust 1, 202610 min read

Elephants in Sri Lanka

Wild elephants, national parks, roadside encounters and elephant care centres all tell a different story.

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Stilt fisherman at sunset
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