Joanna James
With all the grassy plains, swamps, mangroves, rainforests, and semi-arid zones in Sri Lanka, it is indeed a paradise for the wildlife. Travelling between mangrove and a dry scrubland takes just a few hours, and this makes exploring the Sri Lankan wildlife more interesting.
Head to the Yala National Park to witness the highest density of leopards you'll ever spot in one single destination. You may take a safari with a guide and they will reveal some interesting facts about the leopards and the other animals you meet. If holidaying in Yala is what you prefer, choose a good one such as Cinnamon Wild Yala owned by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. You would find yourself up close and personal with leopards and wild boar and plenty of other wild animals that roam around.
Wilpattu is another famous national park in Sri Lanka that's home to many interesting species of animals. Sloth bears are the main species you can spot here, and this will also be a slightly difficult task as they are very shy. They are nocturnal, so what they'll busy doing when you've come all the way just to see them is hiding their selves somewhere and sleeping as if they can't bother. Travel to Wilpattu from May to June to see their active state climbing trees in search of fruits.
Travel to Minneriya National Park from June to September and get your eyes prepared to see hundreds of elephants in herds. During this season elephants gather in search of water, and a proper safari can expose you to these amazing moments. If you are a wildlife photographer, get your cameras ready, because you are sure to capture the best shots you've ever taken.
Mirissa- one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country is the perfect place if you want to enjoy a whale-watching excursion. Some of the best places to stay in Sri Lanka are there awaiting you in Mirissa, so you don't need to worry about accommodation and dining facilities at all. Get a shared or a private boat ride arranged to see sperm whales and blue whales from the air- this is going to be an interesting experience!
Travel to Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa to explore the best of Sri Lankan heritage and enjoy the funny behaviours of monkeys on the same trip. Enjoy how they observe even the slightest gesture of you and try to grab your attention doing multiple things. But keep in your mind that, it's just them who can tease you, but not you under any circumstance.
Bird watchers love Sri Lanka for the collection of both endemic and migratory birds that it has in store. Kumana National Park is one of the best such places in the country providing great birdwatching opportunities, especially from April to July.
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