Wild elephants on the road to Arugam Bay at night
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It is highly unadvisable to drive that stretch at night if you are unfamiliar with the area. The road from Monaragala to Pottuvil/Arugam Bay cuts directly through dense jungle and national park buffer zones. Wild elephants frequently sleep on the warm asphalt at night. They are very dark and almost invisible until you are right on top of them. Time your drive to arrive before 6 PM.
Panama to Okanda is even worse for elephants. Daytime driving only!
Okay, we will change our itinerary to drive during the morning. Thanks.
We hit a massive pothole in the dark there and popped a tire. No cell service to call for help.
Tailgating a heavy vehicle is safer, but they drive very fast. Better to just stay a night in Ella and leave early.
If you encounter one, turn off your lights and engine and do NOT honk.
Also, the buses drive like absolute maniacs on that dark road. It is terrifying.
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