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Practical notes from our planning desk on routes, wildlife, the coast and what a good private tour looks like.
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Safari in Sri Lanka: how to choose a park and plan your days
A plain guide to Sri Lanka's main safari parks, how they differ, and how to match one to your route and interests.
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What is the best safari in Sri Lanka? It depends on what you want to see
There is no single best safari park in Sri Lanka. Here is how to choose by goal: leopards, elephants, birds, space or easy logistics.
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Yala safari: what to expect on a half-day or full-day jeep drive
A clear picture of how a Yala jeep safari works, what you may see, how busy it can be and what the park rules mean for your day.
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Yala safari in Sri Lanka: how to book it and what your quote should include
What to ask before you book a Yala jeep safari, from licensed vehicles and permits to closures, transfers and cancellation terms.
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Safari at Yala: what to wear, what to bring and how to behave
A practical packing and etiquette list for a Yala jeep safari, with the park rules that protect you and the animals.
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Yala National Park: size, blocks, history and wildlife explained
The key facts about Yala National Park, from its five blocks and 1900 origins to its leopards, elephants and birds, with sources.
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Yala, Sri Lanka: how to get there and where to base yourself
How far Yala is from Colombo, which bases suit a safari, when the park may close and how to fit it into a south-coast route.
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Udawalawe safari: what to expect from Sri Lanka's elephant park
How an Udawalawe jeep safari works, what you may see, and why many travellers choose it for elephants, open country and an easy route.
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Safari at Udawalawe: choosing a time slot and visiting the Elephant Transit Home
How to pick a morning or afternoon safari at Udawalawe, and how to visit the Elephant Transit Home respectfully on the same day.
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Udawalawe National Park: the reservoir, the birds and the key facts
A sourced reference to Udawalawe National Park: size, history, the reservoir, elephants, birds, climate and how many people visit.
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How to read a Sri Lanka tour quote before you pay
What a clear, itemised private-tour quote should show, and the questions worth asking before you confirm anything.
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Safari etiquette: what responsible wildlife viewing looks like
How to tell a patient, respectful safari from a rushed one, and what you can do to keep animals undisturbed.
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Your first week in Sri Lanka: why fewer stops feels better
A week is enough for a good first look at Sri Lanka, if you plan the pace around the roads rather than the map.
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Choosing a south-coast base: Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna or Galle
A short guide to the four south-coast bases we plan around, and how to match one to the kind of days you want.
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