As one of the most threatened species on the planet, it’s exciting news that tiger numbers are on the rise in South India. Significant gains have been made in the…
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A brilliant looking 3 part nature documentary on BBC starts on Friday 29th November, called ‘Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom’. It is apparently the story of an urgent race to…
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Asian Oasis Announce: No More Elephant Riding on their Tours
by Sam ClarkOur close partners in Thailand, Asian Oasis have announced today that they will no longer include elephant riding in any of their programmes. As regular readers of our blog and…
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Along Sri Lanka’s south coast, one is likely to come across various small holdings advertising turtle hatcheries, and some may even get the chance to visit the beaches of Rekawa…
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Travel news from Sri Lanka has been dominated in recent weeks by the news of a ‘Presidential Directive’, banning overnight camping in Yala and other national parks in Sri Lanka.…
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Over the last few days, you may have heard reports of camping safaris in all of Sri Lanka’s national parks being removed from within the park’s boundaries. We wanted to…
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After recent wildlife casualties due to reckless driving of some safari vehicles in Yala, the Sri Lankan Government is taking steps to combat this issue – very welcome news to…
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A recent survey of Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has revealed some welcome news concerning growth in numbers. Contrary to what many had expected, it is now thought that the…
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Thailand has announced plans to temporarily close dozens of dive and marine park sites on the Andaman coast in a bid to halt coral bleaching. The seas around the Andaman…
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Wilpattu National Park, which was recently re-opened and is Sri Lanka’s biggest National Park, is under threat due to the unnecessary construction of two huge main roads within the park.…
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We reproduce here a letter which was published in the Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) concerning some of the challenges the government and tourism industry faces as it evolves in the…
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We are delighted to welcome back Sidantha Kumara, one of our specialist nature & adventure guides, as our guest blogger. Here he shares his passionate views on the ethics of…
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This week we are delighted to have Sidantha Kumara as our guest blogger. Sid is one of our finest guides – a fantastic guy who has taught us so much…
Founder of Gal Oya Lodge, Sangjay, shares his tips for travelling like an ‘insider’ in Gal Oya National Park – home to herds of elephants, crocodiles and various bird life. From joining local naturalists on wildlife research missions, to walking with Vedha chiefs through ancient forests, to enjoying boat safaris spotting elephants – he details how to make the best of your visit.
When most people think of Thailand they conjure images of sweeping sandy beaches, vibrant cities and a rich culture. And so they should, this country is absolutely fantastic for all…
Sad news from Vietnam, where the WWF and other wildlife and conservation organisations have announced that they believe the last remaining Vietnamese Rhino has been poached. The Javan Rhino had…