An island sought after by hunters for centuries – Sri Lanka has always been home to a diverse wildlife. Today, the island is a sanctuary to hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, insects, birds, amphibians and marine life, inviting nature lovers that seek to protect, rehabilitate and preserve the majesty of beasts that rule both land and sea. Guided safaris that protect the animals’ privacy and wellbeing will take you through winding forests to chance a glimpse at a lounging leopard in all its dangerous glory in Yala, to heard the croons of exotic birds in Kumana or to observe the playful antics of an elephant family from afar in Wilpattu.