Welcome to
Wild Sri Lanka
by Antiquity
Sri Lanka, often called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is home to a magnificent array of wildlife. From the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard to the majestic Asian Elephant.
ABOUT ANTIQUITYThe Big Five
Encounter the legendary giants and elusive predators that define the unique wilderness of this tropical sanctuary.
Sri Lankan
Leopard
The island's most elusive resident. Sri Lanka offers the highest leopard density in the world, with Yala and Wilpattu being premier sighting locations.
Sri Lankan
Elephant
Majestic social beings that traverse ancient corridors. Witness the famous "Gathering" in Minneriya's plains, a spectacle of hundreds of wild elephants.
Sloth
Bear
Shaggy and shy, the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is a unique endemic subspecies. June is the best time to see them as they emerge for the ripe Palu fruit.
Blue
Whale
The largest animal on earth. Sri Lanka's southern and eastern coasts offer some of the most reliable sightings of these magnificent marine giants.
Sperm
Whale
Master of the deep. Witness pods of these incredible toothed whales off the coast of Kalpitiya or Trincomalee during their annual migrations.
A Global
Biodiversity
Hotspot
Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the world's most ecologically rich islands, teeming with endemic life across diverse dry and wet zones.
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National Park Feature
Wilpattu
National Park
As Sri Lanka's largest national park, Wilpattu is famous for its natural rainwater lakes (Willus) and vast, undisturbed wilderness.
The Rare & The Majestic
Your Field
Checklist
Track everything from the elusive predators to the vibrant birdlife.
Wildlife Sighting
Calendar
May
Tropical heat draws sloth bears and brilliant wings to view.
June
Dry season begins with bold cats and elephant trails.
July
Golden plains come alive with elephant herds and secretive hunters.
August
Roaming giants and shadowed leopards bring drama to dry plains.