How to arrange a night hike to see the red slender loris?

Book a guided night walk with a specialised wildlife lodge, or through a conservation project near Popham’s Arboretum in Dambulla, or right at the border of Horton Plains. Going on your own at night is unsafe, and it can be illegal in protected nature areas.

Reach out to a local naturalist guide ahead of time, because seeing these night primates depends on expert tracking methods and dedicated red-light torches that keep their sight safe. Don’t try to use a normal white light torch or any camera flash, since it can disorient the animals and also interfere with their hunting routines.