Highlights of the Tour

• Day 1- Proceed to Udawalawa - Evening 4WD Jeep Safari - Overnight stay at the Mahoora Standard / Luxury Camp
• Day 2 - Morning 4WD Jeep Safari - Departure

Arrive at the Park entrance around 12 Noon [or evening].

[Pickup from any location also could be arranged at an extra cost.]

Get into the 4WD Jeep and to be driven to the Campsite.

After the lunch we will be starting the safari in Udawalawa National Park by 4WD Jeep.

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK is located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo city. The 30,821 hectare dry zone game park has an annual rainfall of 1,524 mm and an average temperature of 29.4 0 C. 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 - adults and young, feeding and bathing or 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 this protected reserve has to offer, and our experienced and knowledgeable nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience.

This safari would be an unforgettable bird watching experience as "Udawalawe" is one of the best parks for bird watching too.

The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the 192 square km parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket Tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White Necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama - The forest Nightingale, Strol Billed Kin Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.

Among the migrant birds are the forest wagtails, Indian Pitta, Whiskered Terns, Osprey Sand Pipers and Terns.

Return to the Campsite which lit by lanterns and campfire.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mahoora Standard / Luxury Camp.

SCHEDULE

• Arrival and transfer to Udawalawa.
• Get into the 4WD Jeep and Driven to the campsite.
• Evening Jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park .
• Dinner & overnight stay at the Mahoora Standard / Luxury Camp.

After the breakfast proceed for a morning safari to observe more about wildlife.

Finishing the 4WD Jeep Safari, proceed to your next destination.

- End of the Tour -

MAHOORA STANDARD SAFARI CAMPING - A SUMMARY OF "WHAT IS ON OFFER"

• Camp Toilets and washing facilities with running water.
• Spacious tents provided with all basic needs would be made up in the most pleasing manner [Raised beds /mattresses and linen].
• Comfortable dining arrangements with tables and chairs.
• Well stocked bar to purchase your drinks.
• Chilled beverages will be available during the safaris / unlimited safari time.
• Freshly prepared food and beverages would be served, as requested and any other needs would be attended to. [Full board operation]
• Basic Ala-cart menu / Fully illuminated site in the night / Uniformed experienced, courteous & Friendly staff
• Entrance fees & Gvt. Taxes

MAHOORA LUXURY SAFARI CAMPING - A SUMMARY OF "WHAT IS ON OFFER"

• Personal toilets and washing facilities [Hot and Cold water]
• Raised beds / Ultra spacious tents with "bed room" and "living open areas"
• Fully furnished site.
• Unlimited alcoholic non alcoholic beverages from a well stocked bar.
• Land Rover Defender or Land Cruiser Jeeps / Unlimited chilled beverages during the Safari / /Unlimited safari time.
• Special Lunch and Dinner settings in the camp / 7 course dinner menu / live cooking for breakfast / Staff in VIP uniforms with 3 years camping experience attending to every need.
• Laptop & Digital camera charging facilities.
• Entrance fees and Govt taxes.
• Transport from the park entrance to the camp, during safaris and then back to the park entrance after conclusion of stay is provided.

OUR RATES INCLUDE

• Safaris at National Park, including transport from the entrance of the park to the campsite and back to the entrance in a non-A/C open 4WD vehicles.
• Entrance fees to the parks.
• Wild life Dep. Service charge for trekkers.
• Services of a well trained Eco Team, Team Leader / Naturalist.
• Accommodation in fully serviced movable camps with meals, on Full board basis at National parks.
• All government taxes.

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

• Transportation up to the park entrance.
• Accommodation & meals for the Driver/ Chauffer Guide.
• Any additional beverages or food, which would be ordered extra.
• Any tips to the staff.
• Any personal effects not mentioned here.

IMPORTANT FACTORS

• Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
• Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended .

Full payment with the confirmation.

• 90 Days to 30 Days - 250 US $ Administrative fee or 10% of the tour fee which ever is higher.
• 14 Days to 29 Days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 50 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking. Balance will be refunded.
• 8 Days to 13 Days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 75 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking. Balance will be refunded.
• Less than 7 days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 100 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking.

These /above /under mentioned/ attached, descriptions and programmes have been compiled after long, arduous, exploratory, and expensive work and hence is the property of the Eco team (Pvt) ltd. Making use of these programmes/descriptions for any public or commercial programmes requires the permission of the said company.