
Ramboda Falls
Ramboda Falls: visiting tips, swimming safety, and the climb to the upper cascades.
Open sourceNational parks, waterfalls, jungle and the wildlife of Sri Lanka.

Ramboda Falls: visiting tips, swimming safety, and the climb to the upper cascades.
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Diyaluma Falls: the natural pools, safety, and panoramic views.
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Bambarakiri Ella Falls: a hard-to-reach natural spot away from mass tourism.
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The Kumana, Yala, Wilpattu, Minneriya, and Ridiyagama national parks.
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Peacocks, centuries-old trees, and the features of the local nature.
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A safari trip in search of leopards and rare animals.
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Ridiyagama Safari Park: cost of entry, the format of the tour, and advice on when to visit.
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Wildlife of the safari park: lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, and how the park is organized.
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Differences between the coast and the central part of the island: jungle, plantations, and climate.
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Living Heritage Koslanda: a getaway in nature far from mass tourism.
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Leeches in the jungle, how to protect against them, and what to know when walking nature trails.
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The nature of the east coast, sparsely developed areas and preserved natural zones.
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Safari in the east of the island as an alternative to a beach holiday.
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Crocodile Rock: a viewpoint for watching elephants and birds.
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Kumana National Park: elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and wildlife.
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Jackfruit (the breadfruit tree): where it grows and the features of the plant.
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Activities in the Kitulgala region and nature trails during the off-season.
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Abseiling — descending down a waterfall as a rare tourist activity on the island.
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Belilena Cave and its waterfall, little-known natural sites in the island's interior.
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Gatmore Waterfall and what to know about visiting it during the rainy season.
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Leeches in the island's mountain areas and what to know about jungle hikes.
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Lakshapana Waterfall as one of the region's natural attractions.
Open sourceA wild elephant suspected in the deaths of eight people died following a three-day fight with another male in Nanneria.
Open sourceFrom January to 15 May, 128 wild elephants died in Sri Lanka from shootings, electrocution, poisoned food, and train collisions; 35 human deaths from elephant attacks were also recorded.
Open sourceSri Lanka's Central Environmental Authority denied environmental approval for a cable car project to Sri Pada (Adam's Peak).
Open sourceA woman from Saint Petersburg lost her arm after a wild elephant attacked her in Sri Lanka, apparently attracted by food in her bag; she survived and returned to Russia for treatment.
Open sourceInvitation to a zoological tour of Sri Lanka from May 1–10 to observe tropical wildlife at the start of the rainy season; tour price is $1,800.
Open sourceA reader shares a photo archive from a Sri Lanka safari and reflects on energies and the feng shui of life events.
Open sourceAnalysis of the viral video shows that Russian tourists violated national park rules with a child in the car, deliberately provoking the elephant, leading to vehicle damage and headlines about 'horrors' in Sri Lanka.
Open sourceA Ceylon elephant in a national park stopped a bus with Russian tourists, became enraged after being fed a fruit, and ripped off the door; no one was injured.
Open sourceWilpattu, Kumana, Horton Plains, Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Yala (except Block VI) reopen from December 1 after temporary closure due to flooding.
Open sourceNational parks Yala, Horton Plains, Wasgamuwa, Wilpattu, Minneriya, and Kaudulla are closed to visitors due to unsafe weather conditions.
Open sourceThe Department of Wildlife Conservation rejected a request to add 175 safari jeeps to Yala; the roughly 500 already operating have exceeded the park's sustainable capacity, threatening wildlife.
Open sourceElephant roadblocks have become more frequent on several island routes; the channel advises which roads to avoid, what elephants can be given to eat, and what the law says.
Open sourceOn the International Day of Remembrance for Animals Killed by Humans, the channel shares dramatic photos from the Golden Turtle festival, including works by Sri Lankan photographers, highlighting human harm to wildlife.
Open sourceHorton Plains rangers have tightened enforcement, fining tourists for straying off trails and posting prohibited photos on social media.
Open sourceIn nine months of 2025, human-elephant conflict killed 314 elephants and 113 people, with the most incidents recorded in the Eastern Province.
Open sourceWildlife census results presented to parliament: 5.1 million Ceylon macaques, 1.7 million other monkeys, 2.6 million squirrels, and 4.2 million peacocks.
Open sourceA Sri Lankan photographer's shot of an elephant at a garbage dump was selected among 60,000 entries for the top 100 of the Wildlife Photography contest, highlighting the human-elephant conflict.
Open sourceA brief report of yet another elephant-related incident in Sri Lanka, without further details.
Open sourceBhanu, an elephant illegally captured from the wild and subjected to cruel treatment, attacked his mahout during the Devinuwara Perahera procession.
Open sourceThe editors thank everyone who joined the excursion to the future MahaGodeWata eco park and invite them to share photos and impressions.
Open sourceSubscribers are invited to visit the future MahaGodeWata eco park in Ahangama — over 12 hectares with 100+ plant species and 50+ bird species.
Open sourceAn eyewitness describes how a wild elephant unexpectedly attacked their car on the road between Unawatuna and Arugam Bay despite following all safety precautions.
Open sourceTime magazine named the Pekoe Trail tea route among the World's Greatest Places 2025; it had already made the National Geographic Top-20 in 2024.
Open sourceA brief update: forest fires in the Ella area are still ongoing and have not been extinguished.
Open sourceA fire near Ella Rock threatens to engulf the entire Ella mountain ridge; military and forest rangers are battling the blaze amid strong winds and steep terrain.
Open sourceThe author describes a trip to the Pinnawala elephant orphanage: elephants bathing, walking along the street, prices for residents, and visiting schedules.
Open sourceThree police officers shot dead a local elephant named Raja near Bakamuna village; the officers were arrested by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Open sourceSri Lanka ranks first in elephant deaths and second in human deaths from human-elephant conflict; over 800 elephants died in 2022–2023.
Open sourceA bear attacked five people near Polonnaruwa; wildlife authorities decided to tranquilize and relocate the animal.
Open sourceA sloth bear was spotted wandering into a village near Sigiriya, seemingly shocked by the encounter.
Open sourceA herd of more than 20 wild boars regularly enters the village of Nallathaniya, frightening children and residents; locals ask the Wildlife Department to intervene.
Open sourceA video guide on how to behave properly when encountering an elephant during a safari in Sri Lanka has been published.
Open sourceThe editorial team publishes a practical post about Diyaluma waterfall and a T-shirt giveaway for those who comment on how many times they have visited.
Open sourceThe editorial team shares a photo of a raging Ravana waterfall and invites readers to send photos of how it looks in normal conditions.
Open sourceDue to overflowing reservoirs, the main entrance to Yala National Park is blocked by flooding and tourists and locals are being evacuated from park bungalows.
Open sourceBy the end of 2023, human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka had killed 449 elephants and 169 people; the main causes are gunshots and electrocution.
Open sourceFriday morning post marking Elephant Appreciation Day, a reminder about elephant mistreatment at parades, and a suggestion to head to the beach at night for stargazing.
Open sourceInvitation to a Weligama beach clean-up on June 8 at 7:00 by the Organic Life project — bags and gloves provided, just bring water and a hat.
Open sourcePhotographer Kusal Fonseka captured stunning portraits of the wildlife in Yala Safari Park.
Open sourceTourists in Yala Park observed a rare black leopard in its natural habitat — a unique event for the island.
Open sourceA fact about Sri Lanka where people fence their homes against wildlife, and encounters with elephants and monkeys are common in this historically jungle-covered land.
Open sourceImpressions from visiting Ridiyagama Safari Park with prices, descriptions of animals, and a tip to visit Rekawa Turtle Beach nearby.
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