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Bird Watching in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka
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Duration

15 Days 14 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Overview

Bird watching in Sri Lanka, Round Tour!

Introduction to Bird Watching

Bird Watching in Sri Lanka is popular excursion among many tourists. Hence, Sri Lanka is often referred to as a Birdwatcher’s Paradise, because of large colonies of birds are easily visible. Also most species are indigenous. Species ranging from delicate bee eaters and colorful kingfishers to majestic water birds and stunning peacocks, are among them for instance. Further, due to the favorable climatic conditions you will see these birds throughout the year.

In Sri Lanka we have recorded 501 species (432 species and sub species) with 34 endemics. Furthermore, of this total number 143 species are shared with India, while 81 have evolved into endemic subspecies. This indicates the long isolation of the island. The high number of endemics is further evidence to this aspect. – Source Birds of Sri Lanka – An illustrated guide by Sarath Kotagama & Gamini Ratnaweera -2017.

 

Best Season for Bird Watching

  • November to April is the best time to do explore Sri Lankan birds including migrant species.

IMPORTANT FACTORS

  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended
  • Special dietary requirements should be notified in advance.
  • Clients must have good pair of Shoes/boots, leech socks, long sleeve t-shirts and pants. (We offer leech socks and hiking sticks to a limited number of travelers)
  • The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Paradise Island Safari or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.

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Highlights

  • During this tour bird lovers will be able to explore the 34 endemic birds which confined to Sri Lanka. Apart from that some rare resident birds in RAMSAR wetlands such as Anavilundawa, Wilpattu, Vankalei and Bundala can be explored.

Itinerary

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Day 01

  • Arrival and rest of the day on leisure in Negombo. Travelers can negotiate the suitable accommodation options with Paradise Island Safari

Day 02

  • Early morning departure for Anawilundawa wetland for birding. (Leaving by 5.30 a.m. from Negombo) Birding from 7.00 – 11.00 a.m.
  • Departure for Wilpattu. Checking at Wilpattu Tree house for lunch. Evening birding around the hotel and near the lake.

Day 03

  • Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park including pack breakfast and lunch

Day 04

  • Leaving Wilpattu after breakfast. Three- and half-hour drive to Mannar. Check in at Palmyrah House for Lunch. Evening birding at Pesalai beach and Korakulam lake

Day 05

  • Leaving the hotel early morning towards Vankalai Sanctuary for birding with pack breakfast. Birding time will be 7.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Lunch on the way. Three- and half-hour drive to Sigiriya. Checking at Sigiriya Village Hotel

Day 06

  • Early morning birding at Sigiriya Sanctuary.
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Birding around Hotel premises after breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Evening safari in Minneriya National Park

Day 07

  • Early morning birding in the hotel premises.
  • Breakfast
  • Leaving Sigiriya
  • Two- and half-hour drive to Kandy. Check in a selected hotel in Kandy.
  • Evening leisure. Travelers can visit the Temple of tooth if they like

Day 08

  • Early morning birding at Udawattekele Sanctuary from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. with pack breakfast
  • Lunch at the hotel
  • Leaving to Kitulgala – Nearly two-and half hour drive. Check in a selected hotel in Kitulgala

Day 09

  • Early morning birding around Kitulgala village and Makandawa Forest Reserve with pack breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Leaving to Nuwara Eliya, Check in a selected hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 10

  • Early morning birding at Horton Plains National Park with pack breakfast
  • Lunch at Hotel
  • Evening birding at Victoria Gardens in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 11

  • Early morning birding at Hakgala Garden with pack breakfast.
  • Leaving to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Nealy 5-hour drive. Lunch on the way.
  • Check in at Jenson’s Bungalow

Day 12

  • Early morning birding session in the bordering villages of Sinharaja with pack breakfast (This is done in a 4WD jeep and by walk)
  • Lunch at Hotel
  • Evening birding in the bordering villages of Sinharaja. (This is done in a 4WD jeep and by walk

Day 13

  • Early morning birding in Sinharaja Forest Reserve with pack breakfast
  • Leaving to Tissamaharama. Lunch on the way. Nearly 4-hour drive. Check in at a selected hotel in Tissamaharama

Day 14

  • Early morning birding in Bundala National Park with pack breakfast
  • Lunch at Hotel in Tissamaharama
  • Evening birding session at Debarawewa lake.

Day 15.

  • Departure to Katunayake. 4-hour drive from Tissamaharama to Katunayake.

Included/Excluded

  • Transport & Accommodation. (Can negotiate according to travelers need)
  • Lunch.
  • Refreshments with energy slabs.
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Safari Jeep(s)
  • Jeep safari(s)
  • Experienced naturalist(s), chauffer guide(s), park official(s)
  • Travel insurance
  • Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.
  • Tips to the staff.

Tour's Location

Sri Lanka

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