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Photographing wild elephants safely on jungle hiking adventures

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Sophie T.•9245 rep•2

I want an adventure photographing wild elephants outside of jeeps Are there any safe hiking trails where you can track wildlife on foot

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Walking on foot near wild elephants is incredibly dangerous and banned in major parks like Yala. However, you CAN do a safe, guided walking safari in Gal Oya National Park with the indigenous Vedda community. They are expert trackers who know the jungle intimately. They will guide you safely through the bush to observe elephants from a respectful distance without disturbing them.

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Ruwan P.•7280 rep•1

Gal Oya sounds perfect. I am booking a Vedda trek now.

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Sophie T.•9245 rep•2

Bring a 400mm or longer. The Vedda guides will keep you quite far back for safety.

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Ruwan P.•7280 rep•1

What focal length lens do I need if I am on foot in Gal Oya

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Sophie T.•9245 rep•2

Gal Oya also offers a boat safari where you can photograph elephants swimming. It is much safer and incredible.

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Nimali D.•9010 rep•1

Make sure to turn off any autofocus beeps on your camera. Total silence is required.

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Jack W.•7160 rep•2

Do not try to hike in the buffer zones of Minneriya alone to get photos. Tourists have been killed doing this.

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