Sri Lanka is home to leopards, elephants, dolphins, whales, peacocks and countless other animals basking in the glory of their natural habitat. Some must visit locations are found below and all images are by talented nature photographer Jude Manesh Wevita:

Yala Safari Park (4 hours drive from Colombo)

Minneriya Wild Elephant Gathering (4 hours drive from Colombo)

Asia’s largest wild elephant gathering is great to visit especially during April to November.

Mirissa Whale Watching (3 hours drive from Colombo)

Have a whale of a time by getting up close and personal with majestic whales off the coast of Mirissa from November to April