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A Sri Lankan leopard resting on a rock in Yala National Park

24 July 2026 · 6 min read

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right

Yala has one of the highest leopard densities on earth, but a great safari is about more than luck. When to go, dawn versus afternoon drives, choosing a jeep operator, and why Udawalawe deserves a place on your route too.

The Explore Ceylon Team

A blue whale surfacing off the coast of Mirissa

10 July 2026 · 5 min read

Whale Watching in Mirissa: Meeting Blue Whales off Sri Lanka’s South Coast

A few kilometres off Mirissa, the sea floor drops away and the largest animal that has ever lived comes to feed. When to go, what a morning at sea is really like, and how to choose a boat that respects the whales.

The Explore Ceylon Team

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Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right→

Whale Watching in Mirissa: Meeting Blue Whales off Sri Lanka’s South Coast→

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right

Whale Watching in Mirissa: Meeting Blue Whales off Sri Lanka’s South Coast

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right

Whale Watching in Mirissa: Meeting Blue Whales off Sri Lanka’s South Coast