Wildlife Tours to Sri Lanka's major National Parks

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. 

Of the 86 species of mammal, pride of place goes to the magnificent elephant - the second largest terrestrial mammal surviving today. These fascinating animals can be seen with relative ease in most of the parks, in large herds of extended families as well as lone males. Sri Lanka is also famous for the beautiful solitary leopard, best sighted at dawn or dusk when these adaptable predators come down from the shade of the trees to hunt. Other predatory animals which can be found in Sri Lanka include the sloth bear, golden jackal and mongooses. Primates such as common langurs and a wide variety of monkeys (such as the endemic macaque, purple faced leaf monkey and shaggy bear monkey) demonstrate their remarkable agility by swinging from branch to branch, often in huge troops.

6 Night / 7 Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour

Accommodation is offered in the following 3 standards:

• Value: Basic but clean. With a typical Sri Lankan touch, relaxed atmosphere and personalized service at Small family run guesthouses.
  
  
• Standard: - 3 Star equal: Better comforts and facilities with extra comforts. Mostly large establishments with Standardized service.
  
  
• Deluxe: High standards of quality, décor, service and much more, with many extra comforts and activities to indulge yourself. We have offered locations with a unique Sri Lankan individuality, measuring up to international standards.

Rates:

Rates Include:

• Accommodation at Hotels sites mentioned in the above itinerary
• Meal plan to be on Half board basis for the whole tour except stay in Colombo , will be on BB.
• Entrance fee to National Parks
• Tracker fees for safaris in Udawalawe, Bundala, Yala National Parks & Sinharaja Rain Forest .
• Cost of 4WD safari jeeps in Udawalawe, Bundala and Yala National Park .
• Experienced English speaking chauffer guide for the tour.
• Service charges and all Government taxes.

Rates do not include:

• Any extra beverages or food.
• Guide's Meals and Accommodation.
• Transport during the tour ( Given separately )
• Any personal effects not mentioned here.

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Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour Itinerary
(7 Days / 6 Nights)

Day 1:
Arrival.. meet & greet and transfer to Bolgoda. Check-in at Medagama River Retreat. Rest of the day at leisure to relax.
Dinner and overnight stay at Medagama River Retreat

MEDAGAMA RIVER RETREAT - BOLGODA
Bolgoda Lake is the largest and most beautiful fresh water lake with the highest bio-diversity in the island. The added advantage is that it is situated not more than 20km from the commercial capital Colombo . It is full of mangroves giving rise to a rich diversity in aquatic fauna and flora. By the water's edge of this lake is a luxurious holiday bungalow named The Medagama River Retreat. The calmness and tranquility of the area adds to the charm of the bungalow and its surrounds. The River Retreat with an experienced chef to cater to the taste buds of discerning guests has three air-conditioned rooms and a spacious garden. The expansive lawn is an ideal play ground for kids of all ages. Furthermore, the Retreat has its own swimming pool & for adventure lovers, its own Mini boat-house where supervised canoe & boat rides can be arranged.

Bolgoda Lake spread out over a very large area was extensively used during the Dutch & British occupation periods as a bird hunting ground. The location is also popular as a traditional lake fishing area. Although angling is a common way of fishing in this lake, a very prominent and a primitive method is by installing fences erected on the lake as a kind of native trap. The lake is also a popular destination for water sport lovers.

Day 2:
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 nowhere 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!