Mevan
Mevan Piyasena, a Freelance Naturalist since 2000, established his company ‘Wild Angles with Mevan’ offering, Wildlife Photography guided tours in Sri Lanka and selected destinations around the world. His late father’s regular visits to Yala National Park with him at very young age rooted the passion of experiencing, observing, and appreciating the wonders of the wild and gradually swayed him to select his carrier as a Naturalist and Wildlife photographer.
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Bruce Jacups
I can Absolutely recommend doing some safari time with Mevan! His knowledge on the ground backed by years of research make him ,and his team , my go to for ethical wildlife adventures in Sri Lanka !
Blessings and Thankyou mate!
Andrew Edwards
Dear Mevan, it was a privilege to go on safari with you for 34 days. One of the best experiences in my lifetime. Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing your excellent experience and knowledge. An unforgettable time. Thank you also to all of the team for their hard work and dedication. Indeed the sightings we had would not have happened without the positive attitude from all. Thank you my friend from the bottom of my heart. Looking forward to the next safari together. Charles Durrant.
Nedra Wijeratne
Had three most enjoyable trips with Mevan, one to Horton Plains where we were most fortunate to have good sightings of leopards, and two to Kumana where we had fabulous sightings of leopards, bear, jackals and elephants including many rare birds. Mevan's organization of the accommodation, food and transport was exceptional and he was most informative and willing to accommodate any of our requests with a ready smile. Definitely recommend him and counting the days until our next adventure with him to the jungles of beautiful Sri Lanka
Peter Degerman
Mevan arrangerade vår senaste semester i underbara Sri Lanka! Själv är jag fågelskådare men denna gång hade vi vänner med oss så det blev både natur och kultur. Mevan arrangerade åtta fantastiska dagar tillsammans med en väldigt bra guide och när vi väl kom till de två sista dagarna den ena Yala och den andra i Bundala nationalpark hade han fixat den bästa chaufför som finns, bl.a såg vi Leopard helt ensamma på 15 meters håll! En bra och kunnig chaufför är väldigt viktigt i de stora parkerna om du vill se mycket. Mevan har koll och ser till att ni får de bästa hotellen och de bästa guiderna. Han rekommenderas varmt!
Reinhard Strickler
Dear Mevan The safaris with you in the Wilpattu National Park were a great success thanks to your good knowledge of flora and fauna. Your likeable way how you have accompanied us, we have enjoyed a lot and we will gladly recommend you. We hope to meet you soon for another tour and have a good time together. With the best wishes for you and your family. Reinhard & Franziska
Mac Stone
Mevan came highly recommended from a good friend and fellow photographer. While we weren't able to go out with Mevan because of a busy schedule, he hooked us up with one of his guides who put us in the absolute best positions to see leopards and elephants. It was a trip of a lifetime and we're excited to come back. Thank you Mevan!
WILD LIFE CALENDAR IN SRI LANKA
Leopards
Both Yala,Wilpattu and Kumana National park will be good for leopards and lighting conditions also favourable during this period. Parks will be much greener and cooler
Birds
This will be later part of the bird migration season. Therefore it will be good for both migratory and resident birds including endemics in places such as Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala, Hortonplains National parks.
Elephants
This will be later part of the bird migration season. Therefore it will be good for both migratory and resident birds including endemics in places such as Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala, Hortonplains National parks.
Sloth bears
This will be later part of the bird migration season. Therefore it will be good for both migratory and resident birds including endemics in places such as Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala, Hortonplains National parks.
Marine mammals
This will be later part of the bird migration season. Therefore it will be good for both migratory and resident birds including endemics in places such as Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala, Hortonplains National parks.
Leopards
Both Yala,Wilpattu and Kumana National park will be good for leopards. From mid-May the dry season starts and gradually parks become browner.
Birds
Birding migration season ends in April. Except month of April Singharaja MBR will not be suitable for birding since its going through heavy monsoons and sometimes access roads will be flooded.
Elephants
ou will be able to see average size herds/individuals in Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks. But not in Minneriya or Kawudulla National parks.
Sloth bears
May and June are the best months for sloth bear sightings in both Yala and Wilpattu National parks.
Marine mammals
Season ends in late April due to changes in sea with monsoons. Therefore both marine mammal destinations in western coast of the island will be off. There is a possibility of seeing them in north eastern coasts of the island but the sightings are not regular as in western coast.
Leopards
Both Yala, Wilpattu and Kumana National parks will be good for leopards. Parks will be much drier. Sightings near the water holes will be the highlight of many parks. However Yala National park will be closed for visitors in month of September.
Birds
It will be good for resident birds including endemics in places such as Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala and Hortonplains National parks.
Elephants
You will be able to see average size herds/individuals in Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks. But the best places will be both Minneriya and Kawudulla National parks since elephants moving to large grass plains around the tanks (man made lakes) each national park in dry season. You will see 50 -250 elephants in these plains during this time.
Sloth bears
Not as great as April- June but there will be sloth bear sightings in both Yala and Wilpattu National parks.
Marine mammals
There is a possibility of seeing them in north eastern coasts of the island but the sightings are not regular as in western coast.
Leopards
Both Yala, Wilpattu and Kumana National park will be good for leopards however Yala will be re-opening only in mid-October. Rain starts from late October but Yala will be the least affected.
Birds
Birding migration season begins from October. Therefore this will be the best season for birding. Singharaja MBR, Kitulgala, Hortonplains National parks will be the best birding destinations.
Elephants
You will be able to see average size herds/ individuals in Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks. Till the rain comes in late October Minneriya or Kawudulla National parks also will be good for large herds of elephants.
Sloth bears
You will be able to see average size herds/ individuals in Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks. Till the rain comes in late October Minneriya or Kawudulla National parks also will be good for large herds of elephants.
Marine mammals
You will be able to see average size herds/ individuals in Yala, Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks. Till the rain comes in late October Minneriya or Kawudulla National parks also will be good for large herds of elephants.