Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Mirissa
Southern Province
A south-coast beach town and the main base for whale watching off Dondra Head, where the continental shelf drops away close to shore. Blue whales are the headline species, usually seen roughly between December and April.
Highlights
- Blue whales close to shore
- Spinner dolphins
- Sea turtles off nearby beaches
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Mirissa?
- Top wildlife targets in Mirissa include Blue Whale, Spinner Dolphin, Eden's Whale and Green Sea Turtle. Highlights: Blue whales close to shore.
- Where is Mirissa?
- Mirissa is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka (about 5.95°, 80.46°).
- What are the highlights of Mirissa?
- Blue whales close to shore, Spinner dolphins and Sea turtles off nearby beaches.
- Are there trip reports for Mirissa?
- Yes: Sri Lanka in March 2011: blue whale, leopard and elephant from Wilpattu to Mirissa.