The Yala Naturalist
Discover the Extraordinary Wildlife of Sri Lanka With Naturalist Gayan Gamage
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A Naturalist’s Perspective
With 20+ years of experience observing and exploring Sri Lanka’s wild places, Gayan Gamage brings knowledge, curiosity and a genuine passion for wildlife to every journey.
Gayan’s experience extends beyond guiding safaris. His naturalist expertise has also brought him into the world of wildlife filmmaking and documentary production. He has been featured in nature documentaries and contributed his knowledge and skills to the BBC.
Whether you are looking for an unforgettable wildlife safari, seeking expert naturalist services, or need local knowledge and support to facilitate wildlife filming and documentary production, The Yala Naturalist can help you experience and understand Sri Lanka’s wild side.
From the elusive leopard and majestic elephant to colourful birds, fascinating reptiles and the smallest details of the natural world, every encounter offers something unique.
Every encounter brings a new discovery, a special moment, and memories to treasure long after the journey ends.
A safari is not simply about finding wildlife.
It is about observing behaviour, understanding nature and creating a wildlife experience shaped around what you want to discover.
Join Gayan on an exploration of Yala, Bundala, Udawalawe, and beyond, and experience the remarkable diversity of Sri Lanka’s wildlife in a truly immersive way.
Gayan was integral to the BBC Planet Earth III Mugger Crocodile shoot in Sri Lanka, acting as our guide on three shoots and two recces across three years. Without Gayan's impressive intuition and knowledge of crocodile behaviour, we wouldn't have achieved the sequence we did. As well as his expertise on animal behaviour and general Sri Lankan wildlife, Gayan is a joy to work with and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a naturalist guide in Sri Lanka.
Abi Brown
Assistant Producer, BBC Studios
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