Should visitors avoid wearing bright colours on a Udawalawe safari?

Yes, visitors should avoid wearing bright, neon, or very high-contrast clothing while on safari, because those shades can easily startle the wildlife.

Loud colours mess up your camouflage, and they get noticed right away, so the animals might retreat into the thick scrub before you even have a chance to photograph them. Instead, choose muted earth tones like khaki, olive green, beige, or brown. Also, go for lightweight, breathable cotton in those neutral colours, since it will help you stay noticeably cooler in the intense tropical heat.