Whale Watching Season Down South – In Search of Majestic Marine Mammals

Fast becoming one of the premier destinations in the world for whale watching, Sri Lanka’s southern coastline is attracting more and more local and foreign tourists eager to catch sight of these majestic marine mammals. Since whales are migratory species, they cannot be seen the whole year through and those interested have specific periods they can visit. Travellers in search of a base down south from which to head off to whale watching hotspots can consider staying at a beach hotel in Kalutara such as AVANI Kalutara.

When it comes to the whale watching season, the period between December and April is generally considered the best time to spot them, with December, January and April considered peak months. The whales generally come to these waters partly in search of warmer temperatures and among the species one has a chance of spotting are sperm, blue and bryde’s whales, while it is also common to see dolphins as well.