Isle of Smiles Wild

11/01/2024

20/12/2023

09/10/2023

The latest safari vehicle for our guests to experience Yala National Park in comfort. Contact our service provider in Yala direct.

Rathnayaka +94776189848.

02/08/2023

Video of our visit to Riveston and The Mahaweli River

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qeo49okCLM0

01/08/2023

Video of our elephant safari in Wasgamuwa National Park.

Thank you to our tracker/guide Sisira (+94707296816)and driver Bandara (+94711936531).

01/08/2023

ROAD TRIP PART 3: ELEPHANTS IN WASGAMUWA NATIONAL PARK.

Elephant sightings from our safari to Wagamuwa National Park. The transmigration of Sri Lankan Elephants in Eastern and North Eastern Sri Lanka brings herds of elephants to Wasgamuwa National Park in January/February and July to September each year.

Thank you to our tracker Sisira (+94707296816)
and driver Bandara (+94711936531) as well as the management and staff at Lavendish Wild Safari Hotel.

31/07/2023

ROAD TRIP PART 2: LAVENDISH WILD SAFARI HOTEL AND THE MIGHTY MAHAWELI RIVER.

After traveling east from Riveston, we arrived at Lavendish Wild Safari Hotel near Wasgamuwa National Park. The hotel is very reasonably priced, has comfortable AC rooms, well prepared food and extremely attentive staff providing excellent service. Thank you to the management and staff of the hotel who took care of us really well.

Prior to our evening safari in Wasgamuwa National Park, we visited the mighty Mahaweli River, which runs through the park and is one of Sri Lanka's great rivers.


Lavendish Wild Safari Hotel Wasgamuwa

30/07/2023

ROAD TRIP PART 1: RIVESTON

Riveston is one of Sri Lanka's hidden gem destinations. At 4,700 feet above sea level on the Eastern slopes of The Knuckles Range in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, Riveston is a cool change. Clouds cover the top of the mountains but just below magnificent views open up. Below Riveston is the Moragahakanda Dam, Sri Lanka's largest inland water body.

29/07/2023

A rare sighting of a Sri Lankan Sloth Bear in Wasgamuwa National Park.

Tracked by Sisira (+94707296816)
Driven by Bandara (+94711936531)

21/07/2023

Wilpattu almost never fails. A short video of the highlights of our latest safari.

Thank you to Wilpattu Safari Dhammika (+94779447045)

19/07/2023

Great safari in Wilpattu National Park, including superb food, excellent company, fantastic driving and tracking. Wonderful sightings of Wilpattu's star male and female leopards and much more.

Thank you to especially Wilpattu Safari Dhammika (+94779447045), Minneriya Tusker Safari (+94712049101) and Wilpattu Lahiru Dissanayake (+94711100743).

28/06/2023

27/06/2023

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10/06/2023

This female leopard in Wilpattu National Park is showing pre mating behaviour including eating and rolling in her selected male's partner's s**t (poo) and scent markings (p*e) as well as 'sawing' (grunting) to indicate that she is ready for mating.

Tracked and driven by Wilpattu Safari Dhammika +94779447045.

31/03/2023

14/03/2023

During the annual migration season, the stunning pink-feathered flamingos make their way to Sri Lanka's wetlands and lagoons, where they feed on small crustaceans and insects. This period usually takes place from November to March, and it's an excellent opportunity for birdwatching enthusiasts to witness these majestic birds up close.

However, it's essential to be aware that flamingos are a vital part of the ecosystem and that we must take steps to protect their habitats and ensure their continued survival

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09/03/2023

Elusive Jungle Cats, a young Tusker Elephant and much more seen on an afternoon safari at Wasgamuwa National Park.

Thanks to our safari jeep
provider, Roshan
(+94768775152, +94712049101) and senior game guide Sisira (+94717296816, +94707296816) for a memorable afternoon.

04/03/2023

28/02/2023

Sri Lanka's wildlife is truly exotic and has been recognised by Forbes Magazine as a destination for one of the top Wildlife Safaris outside of Africa for 2023.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2023/02/21/bucket-list-travelbest-wildlife-safaris-beyond-africa/

12/02/2023

Embrace the majesty and grace of nature's gentle giants 🐘 Meet the magnificent tusker elephant at Kumana National Park, where wildlife and natural beauty come together in harmony

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06/02/2023

Raptors of Wasgamuwa. A collection of photos of raptors (birds of prey - eagles, hawks) by Isle of Smiles safari director taken in Wagamuwa National Park.

01/02/2023

Birds of Wasgamuwa. Did you know that Wasgamuwa National Park in North Central Sri Lanka is a haven for birds? Here is a selection of bird photos taken on safari in Wasgamuwa by Isle of Smiles safari director .

25/01/2023

This is the moment Isle of Smiles was born. While sitting on top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress back in July 1996, I decided to start promoting travel experiences in Sri Lanka. More than 25 years later, Isle of Smiles is still providing a personal touch to the travel requirements of visitors to Sri Lanka.

Shane Bayley.


https://isleofsmilessrilanka.com/about/

22/01/2023

While on your birdwatching excursion in Sri Lanka, take out your binoculars and try to spot the elusive leaf bird.

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16/01/2023

12/01/2023

24/12/2022

Sri Lanka is amongst the top 10 destinations for spotting S***m Whales and Blue Whales as they migrate from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal in the month of December.
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21/12/2022

December is declared National Bird Watching Month in Sri Lanka. How many rare birds have you spotted during your birdwatching excursion on the island?