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SAFARI IN SRI LANKA
A wide range of National Parks, nature reserves and safari lodges have been established throughout Sri Lanka, covering vast areas of bio-diverse terrain,
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There are so many thrilling wildlife safaris you could choose from such as Elephant safari, Leopard safari and dolphin safari. You’ll find that most are suitable for families. You’ll see a lot of animals, reptiles and birds, be able to take lots of photographs, as well as experience in a safari tent in the jungle . You will enjoy a camping night with BBQ and bonfire . You’ll simply have a great time here!
Travelling into the jungles of Sri Lanka with camps set deep within the national parks is yet an undiscovered treasure, whether you select to stay and observe wildlife in your camp under a tree reading a book and sipping a drink of your choice waiting for them to appear, or taking a short walk to the best spots within the area under the guidance of our experts. Safari camping in Sri Lanka is an ideal way to savour the splendour of the island from one of the many spots available for such camps.|
BIRD WATCHING IN SRI LANKA
The large lakes (irrigation reservoirs) in the dry zone attract numerous varieties of duck, while larger aquatic birds such as stork, heron, egret, spoonbill, pelican, and ibis can easily be seen in the wetlands, especially at Wirawila, Kalametiya and BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK (which is also famed for its large flocks of migrant flamingoes). Around mid-August the first migratory species arrive in Sri Lanka . Large flocks of sandpipers, stints, plovers, terns and harriers fly over from Nothern India, Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe and settle along the lagoons and salterns of the eastern, north-western and south-eastern coasts. In the forested areas of Sri Lanka , birds like migratory tree warblers, thrushes and cuckoos can be seen. NATURE TOURS IN SRI LANKA
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Sri Lanka’s abundant bird-life makes the island a true Ornithologist’s paradise. Of the 427 recorded species, 250 are resident and 23 are endemic to the country. With such a variety of environments ranging from wet to dry zone, forest to jungle, and hill country to low lands, there’s no end to the fascinating locations in which to spot many of these beautiful birds. Most of the endemic birds (such as the Sri Lankan grackle) are restricted to the wet zone, while birds such as the Sri Lanka whistling thrush and the yellow-eared bulbul reside in the hill country. Others, like the brilliantly plumaged jungle fowl, the striking red-faced malkoha and the shy brown-capped babbler can be found in forests and sanctuaries throughout the island. Among the best areas for sighting these birds are the SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST Reserve and the ADAM’S PEAK WILDERNESS SANCTUARY .
Sri Lanka is a Nature’s wonder. the little island 270 km by 140 km in size has everything a nature lover will look for. The highly diversified island differs from city to city, district to district and province to province.