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Kaudulla
Kaudulla Elephant Safari
Dust settles on the grassy shore of an ancient reservoir as herds wade out to drink, calves pressed close to their mothers.…
- 3–4 hours
- August–December
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Tea country, whale watching, wildlife safaris.
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Minneriya
Minneriya Elephant Safari
In a good dry season, hundreds of elephants may spread across the drying bed of Minneriya tank as late sun gilds the…
- 3–4 hours
- June–October (peak August–September)
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Wilpattu
Wilpattu Safari
Red earth tracks wind through silent forest before opening onto a still, sand-rimmed lake. Search the quiet villus of Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s…
- Half day
- February–October
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Udawalawe
Udawalawe Safari
Under the Walawe hills, a family of elephants grazes slowly through tall grass while a crested serpent eagle watches from a dead…
- Half day
- Year-round
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Yala
Yala Safari
Dawn mist hangs over a lagoon, peacocks call from the scrub and pugmarks cross the sandy track. Head into Yala National Park…
- Half day
- February–June (park often closes part of September–October)
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Kalpitiya
Dolphin Watching in Kalpitiya
Spray glitters in the low morning sun as spinner dolphins leap and twist around the bow. Boats leave the Kalpitiya peninsula for…
- 4–5 hours
- November–April (calmest December–March)
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Mirissa
Whale Watching in Mirissa
A tall blow rises from the swell, then a broad blue-grey back rolls slowly through the sea. Sail from Mirissa harbour into…
- 4–5 hours
- November–April