Camping at Ceylon Wild Safaris
Whilst visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, we stayed at a campsite run by Ceylon Wild Safaris on an all-inclusive package. The six tents are luxurious, with a double bed, cream three-piece suite, coffee table and books, open hanging space with robes and safe, and lots of space. We also had AC, Wi-Fi and plenty […]…
The Udawalawe National Park Safari
The Udawalawe National Park Safari is said to be one of the best places to see wild elephants in Sri Lanka, with guidebooks telling us there were around 600 in the park, in herds of up to 50. For our afternoon game drive, we had a private jeep with seating for six. Having met us […]…
Grand Uda Walawe Safari Resort
The Grand Uda Walawe Safari Resort wouldn’t normally be the type of hotel I’d choose due to its size, but, for our one-night stay, it was said to be the best place for visiting Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park Safari Our check in, over a welcome drink, was quick, and unlike other hotels we stayed […]…
Buddhi Boat Safari
Whilst staying in Sri Lanka’s historic city of Galle, we enjoyed an excursion to the Maduganga Lake. From Galle, we took the scenic coastal road northwards until Bilapitiya, where we turned off onto a narrow track where eventually we found the home of Buddhi Boat Safari. Our motorboat, driven by Captain Chuti, seated nine but […]…
Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka
We stayed at The Rainforest Eco Lodge in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka for two nights where a range of guided walks were on offer, with helpful boards in the lobby explaining the distance, duration and time of each walk and some key facts. Whilst groups can have around 10 guests, we were the only […]…
The Rainforest Eco Lodge, Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka
The Rainforest Eco Lodge in Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Rainforest is not for the faint-hearted, less mobile or anyone with an aversion to leeches. The lodge is located 1,000 metres above sea level, and at the bottom of the mountain we transferred from our car to a huge, high 4-wheel drive truck, which was not easy […]…
Galle Fish Market
Every time we drove in and out of Galle Fort, we passed a roadside fish market, so with half a day to spare, we decided to take a closer look. Although we’d anticipated having to walk along the busy road, we discovered a newly renovated pedestrian walkway hugging the coastline, which started near the fort […]…
The Japanese Peace Pagoda, Galle
Whilst staying in Galle, we visited the Japanese Peace Pagoda, one of only five in Sri Lanka. It’s located out of town on Rumassala Hill, so your own transport is required as from the main road, it would be a good 20-minute walk up a steep narrow track, particularly in heat. Situated on either side […]…
Exploring Galle Fort
It’s easy to understand why the Sri Lankan city of Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage site: built by the Dutch from 1663 onwards, many colonial buildings still exist within the fort walls. Walking the walls is the number 1 ‘must do’, and can take around 2 hours depending on how often you stop to […]…
Safari Adventures in Sri Lanka
Kerry Gallagher reviews her action-packed afternoon in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. …
A beach hotel that’s a work of art
From the moment I arrived it was clear, there’s something special about Cinnamon Bentota Beach. …
A Minute by Tuk Tuk
We finished our sightseeing trip of Galle at the former Dutch Hospital, said to have a myriad of upmarket boutiques and restaurants. Sadly, Covid had taken its toll and there were only a few outlets open, either in the central courtyard or around the outside. We eventually spotted stairs leading to a balcony, and here […]…
