Sri Lanka

Udawalawa National Park Safari: Our 2025 Honest Take

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Udawalawa National Park Safari: Our 2025 Honest Take You know, getting up close to a wild elephant is a feeling that kind of sticks with you for a really long time. And that’s pretty much why so many people, just like us, end up deciding to go on a Udawalawa National Park safari, to be honest. Basically, this place in Sri Lanka is nearly world-famous for the incredible number of elephants that just live their lives out in the open spaces. Unlike some other nature spots where you might be very lucky to see one, here it’s almost guaranteed you’ll …

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My Honest Take on the 2025 Yala Camping by Ajith Safari Experience

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My Honest Take on the 2025 Yala Camping by Ajith Safari Experience First Impressions – Arriving at the Wild Heart of Sri Lanka So, we were making our way to the campsite, and frankly, the feeling was just a bit electric. You know, you turn off the smooth main road, and all of a sudden the path gets really bumpy, sort of telling you that you are leaving the regular world in the dust. Actually, it’s this change that lets you know your real adventure is starting. The team from Ajith Safari greeted us with faces that were just so …

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Ajith Safari’s Bundala Park Tour: An Honest 2025 Review

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Ajith Safari’s Bundala Park Tour: An Honest 2025 Review There is, you know, a very specific stillness that hangs in the air right before a safari begins. It’s almost a quiet buzzing with anticipation, a feeling I honestly treasure. This year, my adventure compass pointed me towards Sri Lanka’s southern coast, to a place called Bundala National Park, and frankly, I picked Ajith Safari to be my guide. Now, Bundala is actually a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a spot world-famous for its incredible gatherings of birds, yet it seemingly holds so many other secrets within its thorny scrublands and saltwater lagoons. …

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A Genuine Look at a 2025 Wasgamuwa National Park Safari with Jeep and Tickets

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A Genuine Look at a 2025 Wasgamuwa National Park Safari with Jeep and Tickets So, you’re thinking about a trip to Sri Lanka, and pretty much every guide points you toward a wildlife safari. Now, you’ve probably heard about Yala or maybe Udawalawe, you know? But, in fact, there’s another spot, Wasgamuwa, that’s just a little bit off the main tourist trail. I was just saying to a friend that we went there recently to sort of see what a full safari package, the one that includes the jeep and the entry tickets, is actually like for 2025. Honestly, it’s …

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Galle Fort & Bentota Day Trip Review 2025: Is It Worth It?

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Galle Fort & Bentota Day Trip Review 2025: Is It Worth It? Thinking about taking a day trip from Colombo down the coast is, you know, a really popular idea for a lot of people visiting Sri Lanka. As a matter of fact, the southern coast has this kind of magnetic pull, promising old-world charm and some pretty amazing beaches. One of the classic trips people talk about is the one that packs in both Bentota and the historic Galle Fort, and seriously, I wanted to see if it lived up to all the talk for 2025. Honestly, leaving the …

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A Real Look at the 2025 Thalangama Wetland Birdwatching Walk

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A Real Look at the 2025 Thalangama Wetland Birdwatching Walk You know, after a few days in Colombo, the city’s amazing energy is something you really feel. Still, you kind of start to crave a little patch of green, a quiet spot to just breathe. That’s exactly what I was looking for, actually. I found this birdwatching walk at the Thalangama Wetland for 2025 and, to be honest, it seemed like just the thing. It’s this beautiful slice of countryside that, amazingly, is just a very short drive from the city center. This spot, basically, gives you a chance to …

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Colombo to Kandy Day Tour 2025: An Honest Review & Tips

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Colombo to Kandy Day Tour 2025: An Honest Review & Tips So, you’re thinking about taking the trip from the coastal energy of Colombo up to the cool, spiritual highlands of Kandy, right? Honestly, it’s one of those classic Sri Lankan experiences you see everywhere, and for a good reason, you know. We just did the 2025 version of this day tour, and, well, it’s quite a day, I mean, a really long one. Basically, leaving the city behind to see a completely different side of the island in just a few hours is, in a way, pretty amazing. At …

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Your 2025 Guide to the Colombo Airport (CMB) to OZO Kandy Transfer

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Your 2025 Guide to the Colombo Airport (CMB) to OZO Kandy Transfer So you’ve just landed, and the feeling is pretty incredible, right? The warm, sweet air of Sri Lanka actually hits you the moment you step off the plane. Honestly, after a long flight, your only thought is probably getting to that comfy hotel bed. You know, especially if your destination is OZO Kandy, a place with views that seem to go on forever. This bit of travel, the part from the airport arrivals hall to the hotel check-in desk, well, it can sometimes be a bit of a …

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Galle Day Tour 2025: A Complete Review & Insider Guide

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Galle Day Tour 2025: A Complete Review & Insider Guide So, you’re thinking about a day trip to Galle, right? The air sort of changes when you get close to the old fort. Honestly, it’s a feeling that is hard to pin down with words. The usual hum of Sri Lanka’s coastal towns kind of softens, you know, and something a bit different takes over. You pretty much leave the regular world behind as you pass through the fort’s main gate. It’s almost like you’ve stepped into another time, or at least another state of mind. Basically, this place has …

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A 2025 Look at the Seethawaka Botanical Garden Day Tour from Colombo

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A 2025 Look at the Seethawaka Botanical Garden Day Tour from Colombo So, you’re looking for a genuine break from the city’s constant motion, and, well, we felt the very same way. Honestly, we found this day tour to the Seethawaka Botanical Garden and it just seemed like a breath of fresh air. It’s actually not as famous as Peradeniya, which, you know, is sort of a good thing if you’re not a fan of big crowds. This place is, like, a newer park, more or less built on an old rubber estate near Avissawella. To be honest, we booked …

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