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Nature Trek – A journey through the wilderness

Each of the major national parks and wildlife reserves in Sri Lanka is very different from the other. From marshlands, arid plains, hillside rainforests to montane grasslands, they are the absolute gems of nature in this paradise isle. Join this well-curated nature tour and discover your own wildlife adventure!

8Nights / 9Days
DAY 01 AIRPORT/WILPATTU

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

Directly transfer toWilpattu -‘the land of the lakes’
Dinner and overnight stay at Wilpattucamp site – Big game Safari

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

DAY 02 WILPATTU / SIGIRIYA

Breakfast at the open campsite..
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.

DAY 03 SIGIRIYA / MINNERIYA/ MADURUOYA

Proceed to Minneriya after breakfast at the hotel.
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 5th 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 MaduruOya Campsite – Explorer by Mahoora
https://www.mahoora.lk/mahoora-locations/maduru-oya-national-park.html

DAY 04 MADURU OYA

Breakfast at the open campsite.
Maduru Oya National Park. Maduru Oya National Park which is 58,849 hectares in content is located in the dry zone. Maduru Oya is well known for its elephant habitat. Other than elephants, leopards, sloth bears, Sambhur, spotted and barking deer, wild boar and wild buffalo are also found here.
inner and overnight stay at a campsite -Explorer by Mahoora

https://www.mahoora.lk/mahoora-locations/maduru-oya-national-park.html

DAY 05 MADURUOYA / KUMANA

Head to Gal Oya after Breakfast at the open campsite in Wasgamuwa.
Check-in at the campsite in Kumana.
Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite–Explore by Mahoora

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

DAY 06 KUMANA

Breakfast at the open campsite.

The Kumana National Park lies north of the Kumbukkan Oya and is referred to as Yala-East. Kumana comprises of scrub jungle, brackish lagoons, rocky outcrops and numerous waterholes and is regarded as one of the best national parks for birders where a variety of water birds, dry-zone resident species, waders including rare winter migrants can be seen. Kumana Villu in the centre of the national park is a rookery were thousands of water birds such as Cormorants, Painted Storks and Open-billed Storks nest. Wildlife encountered here includes small herds of Asian Elephant along with Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Sambar, Spotted Deer and Buffalo. Mugger Crocodiles are seen regularly while the larger and more endangered Estuarine Crocodile is also present in this region.
Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite – Explore by Mahoora

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

DAY 07 KUMANA / YALA

Breakfast at the open campsite in Kumana
Afterwards, proceed to Yala and check-in at Jetwing Yala

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.

DAY 08 YALA/ COLOMBO

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

DAY 09 COLOMBO/ AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport to connect with the departure flight.

HOTELS UTILIZED ON TOUR

Sigiriya

3 to 4 star hotels – Fresco Water Villa
URL – https://www.oakrayhotels.com/fresco-water-villa-sigiriya/

05 Star Hotel – Aliya Resort & Spa
URL – https://www.themeresorts.com/aliyaresort/

Yala/Tissamaharama

3 to 4 star hotels + Luxury Camp Sites – Oakray Wild Yala
URL – https://www.oakrayhotels.com/wildyala/

05 Star Hotel + Luxury Camp Sites – Jetwing Yala
URL – https://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingyala/

Colombo

3 to 4 star hotels – The Ocean Front
URL – http://theoceanfront.lk/

05 Star Hotel – The Kingsbury
URL – https://www.thekingsburyhotel.com/

STARTING FROM USD 2555/PER PERSON SHARING THE DOUBLE ROOM

  • Accommodation on HBper sharing DBL commencing from dinner on day 01 and ending up with the breakfast on day 9
  • FB basis at Wasgamuwa & Gal Oya
  • Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Safari in all the National Parks
  • The prices given in supplements
  • Flight tickets
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other services/visits/sites not specified
  • Video and Camera permits
  • Lunches &Meals not mentioned
  • Tips and portage
  • Early check-in and late checkout
  • Visa charge
  • Visits proposed as options & activities
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