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Wildlife & Natural Parks
Sri Lanka is second to none in terms of its biodiversity and can be
considered the best for big game safaris outside the African continent. As bold a statement as
that may be, Sri Lanka’s wildlife credentials speak for themselves.
Sri Lanka boasts a high number of endemic species, animals and plants found nowhere else on
Earth. The country is also regarded as one of the world's top five hotspots for biodiversity.
Spend Time With Elephants
Get up close with the kindest giants at the Elephant orphanage to
spend time playing with the babies or watch the big one's herding.
Yala
The most famous national park in Sri Lanka, Yala is home to 215 bird species and 44
mammal species. Expect to see roaming elephants, herds of sambar deer, crocodiles and buffalo.
What’s more, the park has the highest concentration of leopards in the world.
Sinharaja
World Heritage-listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot. Containing
Sri Lanka’s last area of primary tropical rainforest, it’s home to over 50% of the country’s
endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many types of reptile, insect and rare
amphibians.
Birds
Sri Lanka is also an amazing place to visit for those interested in birding. It has dozens of
bird sanctuaries and Important Bird Areas where an eye-catching array of avifauna can be
viewed. The Kumana and Bundala National Parks are birding hotspots where almost every
species of bird recorded in Sri Lanka can be seen.
Whale Watching
The coastlines of Mirissa and Trincomalee offer the best locations for
viewing these magnificent beasts while Kalpitiya is known as one of the world’s top ten best
sites to catch a glimpse of the amazing sperm whale – the biggest toothed whale in the world.
Meanwhile, Mirissa additionally offers visitors the best chance at seeing both these magnificent
mammals of the ocean on the same tour.
Dolphin Watching
Sri Lanka is a very special hiking destination. There are trails for all sorts
of experience, from easy walks to more intense treks.
Fish
May it be an elegantly cascading beauty that requires a few hours of hiking to reach, or a gushing mass of impatient waterfall you randomly encounter by the
roadside, Sri Lanka has it all covered and the most natural waterfalls.
Horse Riding
The charming town of Kandy in central Sri Lanka is set on a plateau
surrounded by mountains. The city is rich in arts and culture with many historical structures and
museums adorning the city. The Kandyan dance and Esala Perahera is a sight for any to
encounter.
National Parks
Making liberal use of fresh local fruit, seafood and an arsenal
of spices, Sri Lankan cooking delivers an abundance of incredible dishes. A more accurate
description of the gorgeous nation might be the Island of Rice and Curry and good fresh food.
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