| Arrival and transfer to a hotel
in “Waikkala” or “Negombo”.
WAIKKALA is located in the Puttalam
District, which falls into the dry zone category. Waikkala is in
the midst of marine, coastal, estuarine, mangroves, marshland and
man made habitat systems. All of these have contributed to the avifaunal
diversity visible in the immediate surrounding. Much of the avifauna
is primarily wetland.
SOME OF THE BIRDS IN WAIKKALA
More than 60 species of birds can be observed here.
Eg: Common sandpiper, little ringed plover, Purple coot, Painted
stork, Stork-billed kingfisher and others.
NEGAMBO
Bustling Negambo town is a historically interesting place strongly
influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land between
the lagoon & the sea and the many cannals make for a good exploring.
The Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640, lost it
again in the same year, then captured it again in 1644. The British
then took it from them in 1796 without a struggle. Negambo was one
of the most important sources of cinnamon during the Dutch era,
and there are still reminders of the European days.
SCHEDULE
• Arrival & transfer to a hotel in Waikkala or Negambo.
• At leisure after a long flight.
• Dinner & night stay over at Negombo. Value – Hotel Sunset
Beach or similar / Standard – Browns Beach or similar / Deluxe –
“The Beach” Hotel or similar.
| Day 02 : Waikkala / Negombo
– Colombo – Singharaja Rain Forest (FB) |
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| Leaving to the “Singharaja”
forest after a bird watching trail in Waikkala |
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| SINHARAJA
RAINFOREST is a world heritage site, which can also
be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical
Wet Evergreen Forest. Whatever its ‘technical’ name, it is
undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity
of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species
found no where else in the world. Bird watching in this ecosystem
is particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the
endemic birds of Sri Lanka! Named as a world heritage site
in 1989, this lowland evergreen rain forest is steeped in
deep legend and mystery. The word ‘Sinharaja’ means, Lion
(Sinha) King (Raja), and it is popular belief that the legendary
origin of the Sinhala people is from the union between a princess
and the lion king who once lived in the forest!
‘KUDAWA’ ECO TEAM CAMP
is located on a peninsula in the forest and surrounded by
two rivers (deep enough for swimming) and just beyond a tea
plantation (where you will see the traditional tea pluckers
in action). Even without leaving the camp itself, so much
can be seen – so let the nature come to you! The peaceful
camp is an ideal location for early morning bird watching
before a fascinating nature trail through the forest. Forget
any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for
mealtimes – this is camping in style! The site is set up prior
to your arrival, with everything from the kitchen sink, chairs
and tables, toilets, showers and cold beer being transported
in. On your return from the afternoon nature trail, you will
be welcomed with a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting
– the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches
and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced
staff cater to your every need.
SCHEDULE
• Early morning Bird Watching trail at Ranweli Holiday Village.
• After breakfast, guests will leave the hotel to Singharaja
Rain Forest
• Guests will arrive at the Sinharaja Gate Office in time
for lunch.
• From there the clients can walk to the Kudawa camp with
the Eco Team, Team Leader (10 minute walk) or travel in their
own vehicles for 200m which is very close to the camp.
• After the welcome drink is served, guests will be briefed
on the campsite rules and what to expect in a rainforest.
• After lunch, leave for forest exploration.
• Evening back to the camp and enjoy BBQ meal.
• Dinner & night stay at Singharaja. Value – Singharaja
Lodge or similar / Standard – luxury camping / Deluxe – Boulder
Gardens or similar.
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| Day 03 : Singharaja – Waulapane
- Udawalawe National Park / Embilipitiya (FB) |
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| Leaving Singharaja after
breakfast to Udawalawe via Waulpanna cave.
WAULPANE CAVE
This cave is an isolated cavern set against the eastern
slopes of the Rakwana range. It contains a large number
of stalactites and stalagmites and is estimated to be
approximately 500 million years old. You will journey
Approx. 300mt underground to discover this prehistoric
world. While there are few fossils visible in the caverns
wall, the main building process is still continuing.
The stream, which runs through this cave, becomes a
beautiful waterfall at the center, giving you a mysterious
and a thrilling experience.
UDAWALAWE NATIONAL
PARK is located approximately 200 km south-east
of Colombo city. The 30,821 hectares dry zone game park
has an annual rainfall of 1524 mm and an average temperature
of 29.40C. It is most famous for the many elephants
that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit,
it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young
– feeding or bathing and playing in the water! In addition
to this main attraction, the park is home to many water
buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys
and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting
location for bird enthusiasts. A 4WD open-top safari
is the only way to see all the wonders that this protected
reserve has to offer, and our experienced and knowledgeable
nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience.
The ECO TEAM SAFARI
CAMP is situated about 16 km inside the park
next to the Walawe Ganga river (which feeds the nearby
Udawalawe reservoir). The concept similar to Singharaja
camp.
SCHEDULE
• Guests will depart Singharaja with a packed breakfast
to Waulpane cave.
• Cave exploration.
• Lunch will be provided at a suitable location there.
• After lunch guests will proceed to Udawalawe Gate
Office in time for an evening safari.
• From there the clients will be driven in a open top
4WD jeep for a safari & then to the camp inside
the park. (the camp is about 16km. From the gate entrance)
• After the welcome drink is served, guests will be
briefed on the campsite rules and what to expect at
Udawalawe.
• Dinner & night stay at Udawalawe / Embilipitiya.
Value – Centauria or similar / Standard – luxury camping
/ Deluxe – supper luxury camping.
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| Day 04 : Udawalawe National
Park / Embilipitiya (FB) |
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| Full day safari
SCHEDULE
• Guests will go for a morning safari.
• Breakfast in the camp
• Engage in an evening safari.
• Dinner & night stay at Udawalawe / Embilipitiya.
Value – Centauria or similar / Standard – luxury camping
/ Deluxe – supper luxury camping.
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| Day 05 : Udawalawe
National Park – Bundala - Yala (FB) |
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Leaving to
Yala via Bundala bird sanctuary after breakfast.
BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK,
covering an area of 6216 hectares, is located
about 250km southeast of Colombo in the
Hambantota district. The park falls within
the southeastern arid zone of Sri Lanka,
with a general climate that can be classified
as hot and dry. The terrain is generally
flat with sand dunes bordering the coastline,
and vegetation consists mainly of dry thorny
scrublands and lagoons. A total of 383 plant
species have been recorded from the park,
including 6 endemics and 7 species that
are considered nationally threatened. It
is also home to 32 different species of
mammal, 5 of which are classified as threatened.
For keen bird-watchers, the complex wetland
system harbours a rich bird life (approximately
197 species), including several species
of migratory waterfowl. This has led to
the declaration of the park as Sri Lanka’s
first ‘Ramsar’ wetland – one of great international
importance especially for migratory waterfowl.
YALA NATIONAL PARK
lies 24km northeast of Tissamaharama and
290km from Colombo on the southeast coast
of Sri Lanka, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares
over the Southern and Uva Provinces. The
vegetation in the park comprises predominantly
of semi-arid thorny scrub, interspersed
with pockets of fairly dense secondary forest.
Small patches of mangrove vegetation also
occur along the coastal lagoons. The park
is renowned for the variety of its wildlife
(most notably its many elephants) and its
fine coastline (associated with beautiful
coral reefs). It also boasts a large number
of important cultural ruins, bearing testimony
to earlier civilizations and indicating
that much of the area used to be populated
and well developed.
SCHEDULE
• Leaving Udawalawe after an early breakfast
to Yala national park via Bundala
• Visit Bundala National Park.
• Evening safari at Yala.
• Dinner & night stay at Yala / Tissamaharama.
Value – Chandrika or similar / Standard
– Tissamaharama Resort or similar / Deluxe
– Yala Village Hotel or similar.
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| Day 06 :
Yala National Park (FB) |
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Full day
safari
SCHEDULE
• Guests will go for a morning safari after
breakfast.
• Lunch back at the hotel
• Engage in an evening safari.
• Dinner & night stay at Yala / Tissamaharama.
Value – Chandrika or similar / Standard
– Tissamaharama Resort or similar / Deluxe
– Yala Village Hotel or similar.
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| Day 07 :
Yala – Colombo (FB) |
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| Leaving
to Colombo COLOMBO
Like many capital cities in developing countries,
the face of Colombo is quickly changing.
Skyscrapers now tower over the streets where
old buildings once stood and modern shopping
malls attract locals and foreigners alike
in search of a bargain. However, in some
parts the ‘Old World’ charm is retained,
such as the 100-year-old clock tower and
several British built colonial buildings.
Other places of interest include the Pettah
markets, the old Parliament in the Fort
district, the new parliament in Thimbirigasyaya,
and a wide variety of churches, mosques
and temples that are sentiment to the many
different religions that dominate the country.
In terms of shopping, there is a wide range
of colourful fabrics, batiks, handicrafts
and other souvenirs. Clothes are also especially
good value and there are a number of specialized
outlets sure to satisfy the most serious
of shoppers!
SCHEDULE
• After breakfast leaving to Colombo.
• Lunch on your way
• Evening at leisure.
• Dinner & night stay in Colombo. Value
– Grand Oriental Hotel or similar / Standard
– Galle Face Hotel or similar / Deluxe –
Trans Asia Hotel or similar.
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- Air port |
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