Sri Lanka safari tour

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Sri Lanka safari tour

It is simple to hopscotch throughout Sri Lanka’s varied landscape and see mist-shrouded jungles, dark rainforests, green-capped mountains, some of the largest caves in the island, and bustling city markets all in one Sri Lanka safari tour thanks to the country’s inexpensive transportation and well-maintained road network.

The vast variety of the forest in Sri Lanka will enthrall and challenge adventure travelers from all over the world as well as those from Sri Lanka. Imagine going on a hike through the largest rainforest in Sri Lanka, seeing leopards hiding among prickly bushes in Yala National Park, or seeing bear monkeys leaping in the canopy of the mist-shrouded Horton Plains. Doing any of these things would be an unforgettable experience. Foraging for one-of-a-kind items at oriental marketplaces is another option.
Due to the fact that Sri Lanka possesses one of the most advanced road networks in the region, traveling from one city to another is a straightforward process. The recently built roadways in Sri Lanka have improved the convenience, speed, and affordability of travel for the country’s traveling population.

The use of a private vehicle is the most effective way to successfully hopscotch across the challenging terrain of Sri Lanka. These modes of public transportation, such as buses and trains, are also viable options, despite the fact that they tend to waste time.
Five places in the country’s west, south, and upcountry offer a broad range of experiences in a six-day tour of Sri Lanka that is easily accessible. This tour is designed for those who wish to see the majority of Sri Lanka’s wildlife on a single circuit.

The summary of a 6-day Sri Lanka safari tour

Day 1: tour to Sinharaja Rain Forest, during which you will get to know your driver-guide. In the afternoon, our naturalist will take you on a relaxing stroll in the jungle. Dinner and spending the night in Sinharaja will be provided.
Day 2: During the second day, after breakfast, you will go to Horton Plains National Park. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy whitewater rafting in Kitulgala. You should arrive at the hill country resort in the late afternoon and take some time to relax at the hotel in the meantime. A sightseeing tour in Nuwara Eliya that is completely optional In Nuwara Eliya, we will be having dinner and staying the night.
Day 3: The third day begins with breakfast, and then you will embark on a four-hour walk across Horton Plains National Park. After you are finished, make your way to Udawalawe National Park. As well as spending the night at Udawalawe, we had dinner.
Day 4: Get up early and head to Udawalawe National Park for a safari. The park is located in southern Sri Lanka. There is a safari that lasts between three and four hours. After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, you should make your way to Yala National Park. Spend the night at Yala after dinner has been finished.
Day 5: Get up early and make your way to Yala National Park for a full day of safari on the fifth day of your trip. You will be provided with a meal in the form of a picnic while you are on the safari. The safari lasts for eight hours, and during that time, we will do everything in our power to show you as many different animals as we possibly can, including crocodiles, bears, and leopards.
Day 6: On day six, after breakfast, you will depart for Colombo.

What are the main activities included in the Sri Lanka safari tour?

  1. Yala National Park full-day safari
  2. A 4-hour safari at the National Park of Udawalawe
  3. A four-hour walk through the Sinharaja Rain Forest
  4. A four-hour walk in the national park of Horton Plains
  5. Kitulgala whitewater kayaking for two hours (optional)
  6. Visiting the garden and tea factory (optional)
  7. City visit of Nuwara Eliya (Optional)
  8. Seeing the Ella Waterfall

Which are the main national parks included in the cloudy rain forest trip in Sri Lanka?

  • The jungle of Sinharaja
  • National Park of the Horton Plains
  • Udawalawe National park
  • Yala National Park

Rainforest of Sinharaja

This tract of woodland in the Sabaragamuwa province, located a dozen kilometers inland from the west coast beaches, is home to several bird species, wild elephants, insect species, and endangered butterfly species. It is also a hotspot for a wide range of endangered species. Going through the Sinharaja rainforest’s lush canopy is like traveling

through time.

One of the primary tourist destinations you will see on your six-day Sri Lanka wildlife safari is the Sinharaja Rain Forest. Together with our driver or guide, the visitors will drive to the Sinharaja rainforest’s Weddagala entrance, the beginning location for most Sinharaja forest trekking programs. Here, you will meet one of our nature specialists, who will take you deep into the rainforest and provide you with extensive knowledge about the rainforest’s flora and fauna.

The roads are in excellent shape, making the three-hour drive from Colombo to the Sinharaja rainforest pleasant and enjoyable. Trekking through the rain forest is the first task on the list. Depending on your level of interest, the rainforest walk takes three to five hours. You can hike the entire 3 kilometers of the trip on your own, but we provide a nature guide who will help you along the way and share his expertise of the forest’s flora and fauna. The trek begins at the Sinharaja main entrance. The rainforest’s rocky terrain makes wearing hiking boots with conformation strongly suggested. Especially if you visit the rainforest during the rainy season, the forest floor may be muddy and home to leeches. Our nature guide will supply you with leech repellent.

While the majority of Sinharaja’s lodging options are modest, cleanliness and security are assured. The majority of lodging establishments are run by private individuals and have relatively small capacities. The guests on this Sri Lanka wildlife safari will stay in a cozy little guest house for one night. The guest house is close to the Sinharaja Rain Forest entrance and surrounded by lush vegetation.

One of the greatest spots to observe birdlife is the Sinharaja jungle. Many bird species nest in the canopy of the rainforest, but sometimes they come down to the forest floor to forage for fruits, seeds, and insects. Almost one hundred bird species are visible to tourists, many of which are indigenous species like jungle fowl.

National Park Horton Plains for Sri Lanka safari

You will go to the centre of Sri Lanka’s hilly area and see one of the island’s highest peaks on the second day of the wildlife safari tour. One of the island’s last remaining cloud forests, Horton Plains National Park, is five hours’ journey from Sinharaja via the upcountry highway. Situated on a plateau between Sri Lanka’s second- and third-tallest mountains is Horton Plains National Park.

The sights of the national park’s lush tropical forest, meandering perennial streams, and earthen cliffs enthrall every visitor. Deep within the mountain’s isolated reaches is the national park. About 5 kilometers from the main road, the travelers proceed on a paved, lonely road that winds through the jungle. The trip will come to a close near the national park’s main entrance.

The tiny town and populated areas are passed by the travelers at the start of the trip. Due to the uphill travel, the voyage alters considerably after a few hours and becomes slower. The majority of the drive is uphill as you pass through immaculate tea fields, valleys, and peaks.

A couple of gushing waterfalls, Devon Fall and St. Clair’s waterfall, welcomed the travelers as well. This path has some really picturesque views, including tea gardens and wooded areas with towering mountain peaks in the distance.

Before going to the main entrance, visitors must obtain an entry permit at the visitor’s center. The trailhead is around a km away from the tourist center, and our driver or guide will transport you to the park’s main entrance.

It is advised that hikers use hiking boots because the route passes through grasslands and woodland areas. Additionally, some of the ground may be muddy. Leeches, on the other hand, are not present here, unlike in Sinharaja.

The journey at Horton Plains typically occurs at midday, when the sun is at its hottest. In the high-altitude forest, dense clouds frequently build up and hang very near the earth. Because of the mist, vision in the park can be extremely limited. Because of the heat produced by the midday sun, it is therefore highly advised to begin the trip at noon, when the mist will have evaporated and the visitors will be able to see the picturesque scene.

The small, gnarly trees are one particular and unusual aspect of the park’s vegetation. Because of the persistent cold wind that blows across the treetops, the tallest tree in the park is only three meters high.

Before reaching the world’s end, which is a cliff with a steep plunge, the traveler hikes for about 2 kilometers. Suddenly, the mountain descends several hundred metres. In the lower raised sections, the travellers can arrange themselves high above the precipices, affording them a panoramic view of the tea gardens, vegetable gardens, and forested areas.

This is the park’s most visited viewpoint. Every park visitor is left with an incredible and unforgettable image of the lower region by the stunning view from the world’s end; yet, on occasion, mist may obscure the view.

In order to boost their level of excitement, visitors can continue on the extensive circuit, which takes about 4 hours to complete, and view the Baker’s waterfall and the other portions of the rainforest.

With a few exceptions, where the trekking path’s height varies suddenly, the trip across the park is rather straightforward. In certain locations, travelers must ascend steep, uneven stairs to reach high-altitude zones in order to proceed. It results from the route’s altered elevation. Both skilled and inexperienced hikers can benefit from this journey.

The trip through the rainforest takes roughly four hours to complete. Several animal species, including massively constructed sambar deer, wild boar, monkeys, and several species of birds, are visible to visitors.

Udawalawe National park for Sri Lanka safari

The dry zone of Sri Lanka can be reached by traveling two hours southward on a route that rolls down from the country’s central mountain range. The drive was entertaining and rather simple. From the start to the finish, the travelers are treated to lovely and breathtaking scenery. Along this path, travelers will come across cascading waterfalls, rice paddies, secluded, uncrowded towns, small villages, roadside stands selling fruits and vegetables, tea gardens, and vegetable plots. The National Park of Udawalawe is the ideal place to explore animals.

A relatively recent addition to the island’s collection of wildlife reserves, which stretches back to the 1950s. One of the biggest development initiatives on the island, the Udawalawe development project, produced the Udawalawe national park. The bush had overrun the deserted countryside, which had been mainly ignored in the past.

The town of Embilipitya became home to farmers after a sizable portion of the jungle was cleared. The new community had all the amenities and facilities that were needed, including dwellings, acreage for farming, telephone service, pipe-born water, schools, and hospitals.

Before the new settlement, all of the wild animals in the area were restricted within the Udawalawe National Park. Today, Udawalawe National Park is popular among tourists for wildlife tours in Sri Lanka. The national park is a short distance south of Ella, a hill country resort.

Because there are so many wild elephants in Udawalawe National Park, it’s one of the greatest sites to see them in Sri Lanka. For those who love animals, the national park is paradise.

The island’s wild animals had a very tumultuous background, particularly from the British colonial era. The popularity of wild animals has rapidly declined as a result of hunting and deforestation. Even if things have greatly improved now, deforestation still occurs under the pretext of development.

Land clearance is occurring throughout Sri Lanka, often with the assistance of government officials and politicians. Lately In an effort to halt the destruction of Wilapattu National Park, numerous environmental conservation organizations have sought legal counsel. The related court proceeding is still ongoing. The environmentalist claims that many families have relocated and that a piece of the Wilpattu forest has been removed.

Despite the terrible past, the number of elephants has increased over the past several years. But as the number of elephants rises, more complex problems arise, like assaults by wild elephants on people as well as attacks by humans on elephants. For the past few years, government officials have been trying unsuccessfully to find a sensible solution to the elephant-human dispute.

In Udawalawe National Park, wild elephants are relatively easy to spot. Large herds of wild elephants are easy to see in Udawalawe; occasionally, these herds can number in the hundreds. The wildlife department, which oversees daily park tourism management, has given the park a boost. The state institution wants to provide a safe and healthy environment for the wild animals while using the park to generate revenue for the nation and jobs for local residents.

Sri Lanka safari tour at Yala National Park

The experience at Yala National Park differs slightly from that of the animal reserve previously discussed. One of Sri Lanka’s most precious natural resources is Yala National Park. Yala is the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka, spanning 97880 hectares in the southern region. However, if the destruction of the largest national park—Wilpattu National Park—continues in the future, it may overtake it as the largest national park on the island.

The national park covers a sizable area close to Hambantota, along the southern coastal strip. Sea turtles occasionally use the beaches around the Indian Ocean as a breeding habitat.
The dry zone evergreen forest, which is not as dense as the rainforest, makes up a significant portion of the national park. In the park, large trees with enormous canopies of mushrooms coexist with other little thorn bushes, creepers, and smaller trees, all at a healthy distance. Carnivores like leopards thrive in this kind of environment, which makes it easier for them to catch prey.
For all kinds of species, there are thick rainforests, savannah-style woods, and grasslands with waterholes in between. Common creatures seen in Yala National Park include leopards, elephants, crocodiles, wild buffaloes, jackals, and monkeys.

How do I book a Sri Lanka safari tour?

A Sri Lanka safari tour can be booked through Seerendipity Tours; please write them at admin@seerendipitytours.com or call them/Whatsapp them at 0094774440977.

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