Safari
Wild Sri Lanka Photography Safari
Run by Ecoterra Adventures · 12 days · Up to 6 people · Mar–May
About
Twelve-day small-group photography safari (four to six participants) led by Sri Lankan wildlife photographer Mevan Piyasena: five half-day safaris in Yala, full-day safaris in Kumana and Wilpattu, and a night drive in the Wilpattu buffer zone for nocturnal cats.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 March
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:05 | Night |
| 06:05 | 06:21 | Blue hour |
| 06:21 | 06:45 | Golden hour |
| 06:45 | 07:41 | Soft |
| 07:41 | 09:23 | Medium |
| 09:23 | 15:16 | Harsh |
| 15:16 | 16:58 | Medium |
| 16:58 | 17:54 | Soft |
| 17:54 | 18:19 | Golden hour |
| 18:19 | 18:35 | Blue hour |
| 18:35 | 24:00 | Night |
2.7 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.8 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.9 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.6 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.0 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.6 h |
The trip
- Length
- 12 days
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Led by
- Mevan Piyasena
- Route
- Starts and ends in Colombo
- Language
- English
Route
- Yala National Park
- Kumana National Park
- Sigiriya
- Wilpattu National Park
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Colombo time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:31– | 17:43– | 11h 46m11 h 46 min | 62° |
| Feb | 06:31– | 17:54– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 70° |
| MarIn season | 06:21– | 17:54– | 12h 5m12 h 5 min | 81° |
| AprIn season | 06:06– | 17:51– | 12h 16m12 h 16 min | 87° |
| MayIn season | 05:57– | 17:51– | 12h 26m12 h 26 min | 78° |
| Jun | 05:59– | 17:57– | 12h 31m12 h 31 min | 74° |
| Jul | 06:06– | 18:02– | 12h 29m12 h 29 min | 75° |
| Aug | 06:08– | 17:57– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 83° |
| Sep | 06:05– | 17:43– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 86° |
| Oct | 06:01– | 17:28– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 75° |
| Nov | 06:04– | 17:20– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 65° |
| Dec | 06:18– | 17:27– | 11h 44m11 h 44 min | 60° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026