Sri Lanka is one of the best locations in Asia for wildlife viewing. Find out where and when to see leopards, elephants, and blue whales.
Sri Lanka is home to an astonishing array of wildlife. In Yala National Park, you have the highest chance in the world of encountering wild leopards. In Udawalawe, elephants roam free by the hundreds. Minneriya offers the famous Elephant Gathering, where up to 300 elephants gather around a historic reservoir. Meanwhile, the southern coast off Mirissa is the best place in the world to observe blue whales. Read on for safari packing lists and timing advice.