The “Yala Complex” is a contiguous expanse of jungle that combines 5 blocks of nature reserves as well as Lunugamvehera National Park. There is no “best time” to visit – instead, all year round, Yala has a variety of experiences to keep visitors engaged. Moreover, it is recommended that visitors should consider off-peak days as
There’s more to primates than what usually meets the eye! Ranger Grace from Wild Coast Tented Lodge loves primates; in her 2-part blog, she will discuss primate behaviour at Yala, Sri Lanka. Here’s her account of a cheeky primate called the Toque Macaque. Hello! I am Grace, a safari guide working at Wild Coast Tented
At Wild Coast Tented Lodge, we have 3 foreign interns gaining experience at the parks in and around Yala. Here is their account of their journey so far. Our names are Dom, Grace and Lauren and we are all from not-so-sunny England. We first met while studying for and obtaining our FGASA qualification at Bhejane
The “Yala Complex” (informal definition) is a contiguous expanse of jungle that includes the 5 sectors (or Blocks) of Yala, as well as Lunugamvehera national park. Block I (adjacent to Wild Coast Lodge) and the most frequently visited block/sector. However, Block 5 and Lunugamvehera National Park (we use the east entrance of LNP) are also
Travel – which ironically, is the cornerstone of Sri Lankan gastronomy – along with a vibrant migrant community and an endless collection of Instagram-worthy dishes, have finally brought the magic of Sri Lankan food to international acclaim. And, BBC Good Food recently listed Sri Lankan cuisine as the #1 food trend to watch out for
Our Chef and the Winemaker Dinner series featured celebrated Michelin star Chef Bernd Bachofer and Kai Schubert of Schubert Wines, New Zealand, with guests indulging in beautifully crafted cuisine with perfectly paired wines. At Wild Coast, an intimate crowd reveled in the beauty of nature, food and wine on the beach, under a starlit sky.
