If you’re looking to go on a wildlife adventure of a lifetime, you can’t go much wrong with picking Sri Lanka as your destination. Not only is it packed with 26 world renowned national parks filled with big game, it is also arguably the best place in the world to see the largest creature of them all – the blue whale! If you’re looking for the best time to visit Sri Lanka for spotting wildlife, check out our wildlife calendar which shows when in the year is the best time for seeing the various exotic creatures that call Sri Lanka home
January
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe) Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
- Migrant birds
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
February
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
- Migrant birds
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
March
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
- Migrant birds
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
- Green Turtle
April
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
- Green Turtle
May
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
Sea life
- Green Turtle
June
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
Sea life
- Green Turtle
July
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Mugger Crocodile (Yala)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
Sea life
- Green Turtle
August
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Mugger Crocodile (Yala)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
September
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Mugger Crocodile (Yala)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
October
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
November
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
- Migrant birds
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
December
Land animals and birds
- Leopard (Yala and Wilpattu National Parks)
- Elephants (Udawalawe)
- Primates (Cultural Triangle)
- Large Reptiles
- Dragonflies and Butterflies
- Sinharaja bird wave
- Migrant birds
Sea life
- Blue Whale (Mirissa)
- Spinner Dolphin
Book your Sri Lanka wildlife holiday
We specialise in the customised tours to Sri Lanka and regularly create exciting wildlife holidays to the island that specifically suit our traveller’s wants and needs. Whether you’re interested in big game, a bird watching enthusiast, want to catch a glimpse at the majestic blue whale, or you’re looking for an experience that takes in a bit of everything, get in touch today!