Cinnamon Nature Trails

Cinnamon Nature Trails Your trail. Your tale. Just guided by us. Discover wild Sri Lanka in the company of Nature Trails....

The dedicated Wildlife and Adventure Tourism Division at John Keells Hotels Group Operating at all Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts. All our experiences are based on showcasing what's ours to the world with the least impact on environment while, such tours strive to generate much needed income to villagers that reside on the periphery of our businesses. Operating through travel counters at Cinnamon Hot

els and Resorts, our offerings cover a wide range of wildlife and nature-based excursions and treks, exploring Sri Lanka's breathtaking biodiversity; from iconic leopards and whales to a myriad of bird life and lesser animals. Further, in keeping with the JKH Biodiversity Conservation Policy and Management Guidelines, annual surveys are carried out by the Nature Trails naturalist team, where visible flora and fauna in all our premises are recorded. This exercise enables us to continuously monitor any impact of the Group's operations on the biodiversity of the neighboring environment. With years of experience in working with wildlife celebrities from BBC, National Geographic etc., the team continues to understand the needs of responsible guests in search of true-to-life nature based adventures, plus guided photographic tours led by Chitral Jayatilake and the Nature Trails team.

18/08/2026

Beyond the spectacle lies a story worth understanding.

We travelled into the heart of this extraordinary natural phenomenon, observing, researching and learning about the forces that bring these elephants together.

What we discovered is a story shaped by water, nature, survival and generations of instinct.

We made this documentary to bring that story closer to you, and to help us understand what we see beyond the surface.

Now, follow the journey and discover the story for yourself.

Watch the full documentary here
https://youtu.be/djazO-6uWa4?si=Kh7RT76-dwMRDosf

12/08/2026

Every year, hundreds of elephants gather in the heart of Sri Lanka.

But what draws them here?

This World Elephant Day, go beyond and into the story of The Gathering of Giants. Follow the landscape, the seasons and the natural rhythms behind one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife phenomena

Watch the documentary and discover what brings the giants to Sri Lanka’s dry zone.

https://youtu.be/djazO-6uWa4

12/03/2026

Between bursts of flight, a Little Green Bee-eater lingers on a branch, carefully tending to its feathers—an unhurried ritual in the gentle theatre of the wild.

12/03/2026

Not every moment of a raptor’s life unfolds in the sky.

In Yala’s undergrowth, a juvenile White-bellied Sea Eagle pauses beside a trickling stream, drinking deeply before returning to the currents of the wind.

A reminder that even the most powerful wings must, at times, return to the earth.

In the forests of Sri Lanka, the grey langur moves effortlessly between earth and canopy. With tails longer than their b...
06/03/2026

In the forests of Sri Lanka, the grey langur moves effortlessly between earth and canopy.

With tails longer than their bodies and a diet of leaves and fruit, these primates play a quiet but vital role in maintaining the balance of the island’s ecosystems.

Meet Kasun Nayanakantha, a naturalist whose quiet dedication brings the wild heart of Yala to life.Through Cinnamon Natu...
12/02/2026

Meet Kasun Nayanakantha, a naturalist whose quiet dedication brings the wild heart of Yala to life.

Through Cinnamon Nature Trails’ leopard safaris, Kasun goes beyond fleeting sightings, guiding guests toward a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s most elusive predator and the fragile ecosystems they inhabit.

With a remarkable ability for leopard identification, he carefully tracks individuals and maps their family lineages, transforming each encounter into a story shaped by knowledge, patience, and respect for the wild.

When night falls, Kasun’s expertise extends beyond the forest floor to the open skies. Leading the stargazing experience at Cinnamon Wild, he invites guests to pause, look upward, and rediscover the quiet wonder of the universe.

For him, every journey, whether beneath golden grasslands or constellations, is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, connection, and conservation.*

At Yala National Park, where light and shadow drift across the wilderness, Kaushiik Subramanium captures a fleeting mona...
11/02/2026

At Yala National Park, where light and shadow drift across the wilderness, Kaushiik Subramanium captures a fleeting monarch of the wild.

An award-winning wildlife conservation biologist, photographer, and filmmaker, his lens transforms a rare leopard sighting into a quiet tribute to Sri Lanka’s untamed beauty, and the fragile balance that sustains it.

Sampath has a way of making the wilderness speak.Whether it’s a fleeting movement in the canopy or a subtle mark on the ...
19/01/2026

Sampath has a way of making the wilderness speak.

Whether it’s a fleeting movement in the canopy or a subtle mark on the forest floor, he reads the land with quiet confidence, revealing stories others might pass by. A master birder, specialist marine mammal guide, and expert leopard tracker, Sampath embodies a rare depth of knowledge across Sri Lanka’s wild landscapes.

From the dry zone national parks to mist-laden rainforests, his patience, precision, and deep respect for nature shape every journey. Paired with an engaging sense of humour and an instinctively warm presence, he keeps guests fully immersed, turning each expedition into an experience that feels both personal and profound.

With an exceptionally keen eye for nature’s hidden jewels, Sampath doesn’t just guide through the wild, he brings it to life.

Before the sun breaks the horizon, the jungle is already awake.A low call in the distance. Leaves shifting. Light waitin...
13/01/2026

Before the sun breaks the horizon, the jungle is already awake.

A low call in the distance. Leaves shifting. Light waiting to happen.

For Kaushiik Subramanium, an award winning wildlife conservation biologist, photographer, and filmmaker, Yala isn’t just a destination. It’s a living frame, constantly in motion.

Every dawn brings the possibility of a leopard emerging from the shadows, a crocodile holding still like sculpture, birds stitching colour into the canopy.

Guided by expert naturalists and placed at the edge of Yala National Park, the experience allows you to observe without intrusion, to photograph without disturbance.

This is where patience is rewarded. Where silence sharpens the senses. Where the wild reveals itself, one frame at a time.

For those who tell stories through light, timing, and respect for nature, this is the heart of it all.

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Kaushiik Subramanium’s POV: One of my favourite series from my recent time at Cinnamon Wild Yala 🦜This Blue-tailed bee-e...
02/01/2026

Kaushiik Subramanium’s POV: One of my favourite series from my recent time at Cinnamon Wild Yala 🦜

This Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) was sat perfectly, just posing for me on a branch. The bird life in this part of Sri Lanka was truly incredible, with a new, beautiful species around every corner.

Looking forward to sharing more moments from Sri Lanka with you all soon!

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Level 28, The Offices At Cinnamon Life, No. 05, Justice Akbar Mawatha
Colombo
00200

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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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