Learn about crocodiles, monitor lizards, turtles and reptiles through responsible observation.

CategoryWildlife and Nature
Featured places5
Generally bestYear-round — varies by park
Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Yala National Park

    Yala's dry-zone habitats include scrub, woodland, lagoons and coastal grassland; jeep safaris may encounter elephants, leopards and other wildlife.

  2. 02

    Bundala National Park

    Bundala protects lagoons, salt pans and dry coastal habitats near Hambantota and is an important wetland for resident and migratory birds.

  3. 03

    Wilpattu National Park

    Wilpattu protects dry-zone forest and natural sandy-rimmed lakes called villus in Sri Lanka's northwest.

  4. 04

    Udawalawe National Park

    Udawalawe National Park surrounds a reservoir with open grassland and scrub habitats, and is particularly associated with wild elephants.

  5. 05

    Madu Ganga

    Madu Ganga is a coastal wetland near Balapitiya, with islands, mangroves and waterways visited by guided boat.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We work with licensed, responsible guides and operators, and check park access rules and seasonal closures before every trip.

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