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Crocodile Rock — Ampara
Cover photo: Shelly Collins (Unsplash)
About this place
Boulder-topped viewpoint past Peanut Farm at the deserted southern beach, where wild elephants are often seen on the plain. Go with a guide or in a group early morning or late afternoon; do not approach elephants on foot. Free; carry water as there are no shops at the rock.
Visitor brief
Good to know before you go
- Go early morning or late afternoon with a guide or in a group; never approach elephants on foot.
- Carry all water and sun protection - no shops at the rock.
- Wear shoes with grip; the boulder top is exposed and slippery when wet.
- Keep distance from cliff edges and nesting wildlife.
How to travel there
Base in Arugam Bay or Pottuvil; tuk-tuk south past Peanut Farm toward Pasarichenai/Panama, then walk with a guide.
Where to stay
Stay in Arugam Bay village or Pottuvil: budget surf camps and guesthouses, mid-range beach stays; no lodging at the rock itself.
Nearby places
Elephant Rock, Peanut Farm surf beach, Pottuvil Lagoon eco safari, Kumana National Park safari
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