National Geographic
From Big Cats to Small Wonders—Why This Park Is Sri Lanka's Safari Star
Leopards have made Yala National Park Sri Lanka’s top safari centre, but there’s equal fascination to be found in the area’s small wonders.
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4
Birdwatching Is Only Getting More Popular—Here Are the 11 Best Places to Experience It
Spanning from the hills of Scotland to the jungles of Sri Lanka.
25 hotels in this story
- Hilton YalaHotelSleep within the jungle on the opposite side of the island.
- Elsewhere
- Taru Villas Villu WilpattuHotelWilpattu, Sri LankaStay near the lesser-used gate of Wilpattu National Park.
- The Rainforest Eco LodgeHotelSinharaja, Sri LankaStay in Sinharaja.
- The Datai LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaStellar programming and hornbill conservation efforts.
- The Ocean Residence LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaSeaside stay with amenities.
- The St. Regis LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaRainforest stay with over-water villas.
- Great Plains Mara Toto Tree CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaLuxury canvas suites with a bird checklist upon arrival.
- Mukima ManorHotelMount Kenya, KenyaWild cabins in forestland.
- Mara Intrepids Tented CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaGlamping near unforgettable wildlife.
- Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife ResortHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaOne of India’s newest wildlife retreats.
- Samode Safari LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaPrime position amidst a vast swath of wildlife rich forest.
- King's LodgeHotelBandhavgarh, IndiaAmenities mixed with culture and birdspotting.
- Anjajavy le LodgeHotelAnjavay, MadagascarBucket-list stay, part of Relais & Châteaux.
- Oceanview rental with poolHotelNosy Ambariovato, MadagascarTrusted villa in Nosy Ambariovato.
- Avana villa AirbnbHotelNosy be, MadagascarSpacious, beloved rental in Nosy be.
- Spean LodgeHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCozy stay, close to mighty Ben Nevis.
- Corriegour Lodge HotelHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCharming inn with a private beach.
- The Swallow's Nest rentalHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomAirbnb near all of nature's action.
- Aguas ClaraHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaIdeal for a birdwatching beach break.
- Senda MonteverdeHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaStay up in the dense cloud forest.
- Casa Coyota HotelHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSpacious stay in Monteverde.
- Banyan Tree Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamChampion of birdwatching in many forms.
- Affordable rental for twoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamSimply fantastic Airbnb.
- Angsana Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamAmenity-forward birding oasis.
- Salt of PalmarHotelBras d’Eau, MauritiusExcursions straight into the center of Bras d’Eau forest.
Lonely PlanetJul 21
A guide to driving a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka
Start planning your tuk tuk-driving adventure in Sri Lanka. Here’s everything you need to know before setting off.
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- Yala National ParkSighttuk tuk on the road with a wild elephant nearby
- Elsewhere
- Tuktuk RentalPlaceNegombo, Sri Lankapioneered self-drive tuk tuk travel, offers 24-hour support
- Automobile Association of CeylonPlaceColombo, Sri Lankaissues Sri Lankan Recognition Permits