Sri Lanka elephants

Minneriya Safari from Sigiriya: A Real-World Guide for 2025

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Minneriya Safari from Sigiriya: A Real-World Guide for 2025 You know, there’s a special kind of feeling when you wake up in the shadow of Sigiriya’s famous Lion Rock. Still, there’s an even bigger buzz knowing that in just a few hours, you’ll be on a jeep safari, looking for some of the world’s most incredible animals. Frankly, that was my exact state of mind just before I went on a safari to Minneriya National Park. I had honestly heard so much about ‘The Gathering,’ this incredible event where hundreds of Asian elephants come together, and I just had to …

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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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An Honest Look: My Pinnawala Private Day Trip From Colombo in 2025

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An Honest Look: My Pinnawala Private Day Trip From Colombo in 2025 So, there I was in Sri Lanka, and pretty much all I could think about was seeing some elephants up close. You know, it’s kind of one of those must-do things when you’re there. I heard a lot about a Pinnawala private day trip, and to be honest, it sounded just right. Basically, the idea of having my own schedule and not being herded around with a big crowd was very appealing. It’s almost like having a day of freedom to just soak everything in at your own …

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