Public bus from Colombo encountering wild elephants on the road
3 Answers from travellers
It is very common for elephants to cross the roads near national park buffer zones like Lahugala on the way to Arugam Bay However they do not attack massive CTB buses The bus drivers know exactly how to stop turn off the engine and wait patiently You are completely safe inside a large bus Just enjoy the free safari from your window
Do not stick your arms or cameras out the window if the elephant walks close to the bus
We got stuck behind a massive bull elephant on the bus for 30 minutes It was incredible
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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