Camping Programme 8N-9D

On arrival at the Colombo International Airport, you will be welcomed and guided by your personal guide/ chauffeur-guide to assist you!

Directly transfer toWilwpattu -‘the land of the lakes’

Dinner and overnight stay atWilpattucamp site – Big game Safari

https://www.srilankabiggamesafaris.com/big-game-camp-wilpattu.html

Breakfast at the open campsite.

Wilpattu Jeep safari.

Wilpattu National Park the oldest and largest national park and is famous for watching wildlife within its picturesque villus and dry evergreen forests. You also have the option of doing a mid-day excursion to Kudurumalai point along the Wilpattu coastline, believed to be a location with historical background.  The area is characterized by steep cliffs and fossilized limestone remains and provides panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.  Wilpattu is a wonderful place for one to witness its usual wild inmates and an excellent birding location.

Thereafter leave for Sigiriya for Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Proceed to Minneriya after breakfast at the hotel

Minneriya National Park

The Gathering of Elephants’, which is ranked among the world’s top wildlife viewing spectacles. You have excellent opportunities here to observe the large groups of elephants, sambar deer and toque monkeys as well as plenty of birdlife.

Optional Visits

• Dambulla Cave temple

Inherits most unique drawings, cave paintings of the 1st century BC

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress

The 5^th century Rock Citadel of King Kasyapa

• Village Tour

Experience rural life

Activities of Interest

• Opportunity to bathe an Elephant

Check-in for Dinner and overnight stay at Wasgamuwa Campsite

Explorer by Mahoora

https://www.mahoora.com/camps/seperator/explorer-by-mahoora-wasgamuwa.html

Breakfast at the open campsite.

Wasgamuwa National Park

Lying at the foothill of the Knuckles mountain range is the Wasgamuwa National Park which gives you a tranquil wildlife viewing experience. It is bordered by the beautiful Mahaweli river which flows through the reserve where there you get dense riverine forests with large trees. Elephants are the highlight and large solitary bulls along with small herds comprising of females and their young. Mugger Crocodiles and Buffalo can be seen around the numerous waterholes while herds of Spotted Deer and the occasional Jackal can be seen in the open plains. Wasgamuwa is also an excellent birding location.

Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite -Explorer by Mahoora(Luxury)

https://www.mahoora.com/camps/seperator/explorer-by-mahoora-wasgamuwa.html

Head to Gal Oya after Breakfast at the open campsite in Wasgamuwa.

Check-in at the campsite at Gal Oya.

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite–Explore by Mahoora(Luxury)

https://www.mahoora.lk/mahoora-locations/mahoora-tented-safari-camps-gal-oya-national-park.html

Breakfast at the open campsite.

GalOya National Park

One of the least explored locations due to its remoteness is the Gal Oya National Park that serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka from where you go on a boat safari to explore the area’s wildlife. The boat ride takes you through some stunning landscapes comprising of grasslands, rocky escarpments on the banks of the reservoir and provides panoramic views of the Danigala, Nilgala, and Ulpotha mountains ranges in the backdrop. The birdlife is excellent here and Gal Oya is a key nesting location for large congregations of waterbirds

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite – Explore by Mahoora (Luxury)

https://www.mahoora.lk/mahoora-locations/mahoora-tented-safari-camps-gal-oya-national-park.html

Breakfast at the open campsite in Gal Oya

Afterwards, proceed to Yala and check-in at Jetwing Yala

Yala Jeep safari

Yala National park is Sri Lanka’s most visited wildlife reserve – rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka covering an area of 1260 Km2. Your Jeep will rumble through the large gates of Yalaenteringthe largest national park in the country to witness the rare sites of herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal while the highest density of leopards garnishes the park with extensively populated birdlife.

Activities of Interest

• Catch some fish yourself in Tissamaharama Lake& get involved in Sri Lankan cooking.
• Get the experience of Kawadi dance in Kataragama Hindu Temple

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Colombo – You will reach your final destination of an exciting Camping Tour.

Colombo City Tour

Colombo is the largest and richly multicultural and the bustling city of Sri Lanka which was formerly the administrative capital. Marvel at this vibrant city of modern life and remnants of a bygone colonial era. You will visit many of the historical, religious and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah.

Tonight, you can put on your party pants and enjoy the modern-day nightlife in the capital city of Colombo to end your tour in perfect way.

Optional Visit

• Gangaramaya Temple

Activities of Interest

• Dinner by the beach
• Colombo city tour by tuk-tuk
• Colombo City Walks
• Colombo city tour by jeep

Arrival & check in to the hotel

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer to the airport to connect with the departure flight.