01Leopard and butterflies, Wilpattu
Wilpattu National Park
Sri Lanka wildlife photography
Where the jungle reveals itself - one frame, story, moment, secret at a time.
Kelaya (කැලය) means jungle in Sinhala. This site is Indika Hettiarachchi's archive of Sri Lankan wildlife: leopards, birds, elephants, and field notes from parks across the island, plus private trip planning for guests from overseas.
Ideal ForWildlife Photographers, Birders & Safari Planners
SpecialityLeopards, Endemic Birds, Elephants & Rainforest Species
Leopard Desk
Sri Lankan leopards in the field
Frames from Yala, Kumana, and Wilpattu. Hover a card to read the caption.
All leopard photosFrom the field
Recent wildlife photographs and notes
A mix of birds, elephants, mammals, and other subjects from Sri Lanka's national parks, each with a short note from the day it was made.
Wildlife gallery
Browse by the animals you care about
The gallery is grouped by type so you can open leopards, birds, elephants, mammals, or small subjects without scrolling a single endless feed.
Plan a Sri Lanka wildlife trip
Three simple steps to start
Choose a focus, look through the archive, then send a short brief. That is enough for a clear first reply.
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Choose a focus
Leopards, birding, elephants, or a mixed photography week. One clear priority makes parks and season easier to match.
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Look through the gallery
See the style of work, the parks Indika visits, and the kind of light and pace he builds into a day.
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Send a brief
Share dates, group size, and what you most want to see. Replies usually come within one to two days.
Leopard safaris
Private time in Yala, Kumana, or Wilpattu, with mornings and evenings set aside for the best chances.
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Birding routes
Wet-zone endemics, dry-zone flocks, and coastal birds when the season is right.
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Build your week
Match parks and pace to your travel dates, then send a brief for a private wildlife route.
See moreYour guide
Indika Hettiarachchi
Indika is a wildlife photographer and private guide based in Negombo, Sri Lanka. He holds the First Certificate in Ornithology with Merit from FOGSL at the University of Colombo, and he leads field trips for guests who want real time in the parks, not a rushed island tour.
Plan your Sri Lanka wildlife trip
Share your dates and priorities. You will get a clear first outline for parks, pace, and next steps.