Sri Lanka is astoundingly diverse in terms of its wildlife. The island has central highlands, arid grassland, tropical rainforest, and striking scrubland, all surrounded by glorious coastline. These varied landscapes provide the perfect habitat for an extraordinary array of creatures. Highlights of a Sri Lanka wildlife holiday range from exotic birds and majestic mammals to… Read More »
For its size, Sri Lanka is astonishingly diverse. Tropical beaches give way to countryside dotted with paddy fields and plantations. National parks dominated by lush lakes and dense jungle contrast with the mysterious Sinharaja Rainforest. The island’s central hill country is covered in an astonishing array of flora. These varied landscapes provide a home for… Read More »
Despite its small size, Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world for a birdwatching holiday. Almost 500 species call this island home, with 219 of those being breeding residents and 34 endemics. Two monsoon seasons and a flourishing central hill country mean that there are plenty of opportunities for birdwatching in… Read More »
Sri Lanka is well known as a winter sun destination, offering a tropical alternative to those cold, dark days in the northern hemisphere. However, thanks to the country’s unique climate and topography, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is also a superb summer getaway. For such a small island, the weather patterns in Sri Lanka… Read More »
Sri Lanka is a fantastic holiday destination for families with children of all ages. The island is incredibly diverse, home to animal-filled national parks, spectacular hill country and awe-inspiring cultural sites, and boasts a culture rich with art, music and dance influenced by traditions from around the world. Contrary to its diversity, Sri Lanka is… Read More »
When it comes to wildlife, Sri Lanka really has it all; mass elephant gatherings in Minneriya National Park, blue whale migration off the coast of Mirissa, leopard spotting in Yala National Park, turtle breeding grounds along the south coast and rare tropical birds in Sinharaja Rainforest. The island sports a huge diversity of flora and… Read More »
Get ready to recharge your batteries and get back to nature in 2022 with part 1 of our guide to Sri Lanka wellness holidays. Sri Lanka is one of the top destinations in Asia for getaways centred around wellbeing. Its alluring languorous atmosphere, abundance of protected wildlife reserves, and foundation in holistic health practices have… Read More »
For the astute traveller to Sri Lanka, a wildlife safari is not just a matter of what you might see, it is a matter of putting your life philosophies to the fore. If discovering Sri Lanka’s wildlife is any way detrimental to their survival, then frankly, forget it. If you can believe that your visit… Read More »
Sri Lanka is a fantastic destination for a family holiday, but we know that travelling with young children can be daunting – especially if you are heading to an unfamiliar country. When it comes to holidays with young children, there are so many points to consider: the safety of the destination; travel times and transport;… Read More »
A picture of two Sri Lankan land monitor lizards seemingly intent on a dance lesson has been Highly Commended in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography awards. The photo was taken in Wilpattu game park by Sergey Savvi of CWPA / Barcroft Images. Sadly the dancing lizards lost out to a surprised squirrel. There are two… Read More »
