Encounter Sri Lanka’s elusive, fruit-loving forest bears in their natural dry zone jungles.
The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus) is a rare and captivating sight, found only in the lowland dry forests of the island. Unlike other predators, this omnivorous forest dweller spends its nights roaming the jungles and its days dozing in tree hollows or caves. Observing one in the wild is a privilege few experiences.
The prime season for sightings arrives with the Palu fruiting season (May–July), when the air in Sri Lanka’s dry zone jungles fills with the sweet fragrance of ripened Manilkara hexandra fruits. These giant, shaggy-coated bears climb trees and gorge on the sugary bounty for hours, offering unforgettable viewing and photography opportunities.
With Jetwing Eco Holidays, every Sloth Bear encounter is part of an expertly curated journey that brings you close to one of Sri Lanka’s most elusive and charismatic mammals.
