Sri Lanka Archives - Hoblets On The Go

We have had the opportunity to go on several whale tours over the years and have loved every minute. Sadly, the tour we took from Mirissa in Sri Lanka was put if frankly horrible due to the unpleasant way that the flotilla of tour boats stalked and hounded the poor whales.

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Hambantota

Sri Lanka: Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a large wildlife conservation area found in the south-east of Sri Lanka bordering the beautiful Indian Ocean. It is a fabulous place to see all sorts of wildlife, birds and reptiles. What it is best known for are leopards and is the best place to view these timid big cats in the wild.

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Ratnapura District

Sri Lanka: Udawalawe NP & The Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka and is home to 700 elephants. We had come to Udawalawe not to go on another safari but to visit the Elephant Transit Home, a facility that takes care of orphaned elephant calves.

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Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka: Habarana – Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu Eco Park

One of the reasons we were drawn to visit Sri Lanka was the opportunity to see some wildlife, especially elephants. The area near Habarana in Central Sri Lanka is one of the best places to go to see elephants.

Sri Lanka: Mirissa – Whale Watching Tour

Sri Lanka: Yala National Park

Sri Lanka: Udawalawe NP & The Elephant Transit Home

Sri Lanka: Habarana – Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu Eco Park