Wildlife Tour Covering Birds and Mammals (18 Days)

Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Overview

All wildlife and nature lovers will certainly love the tour itinerary provided by Lakpura and enjoy a holiday filled with excitement. Some of the most enjoyed activities in Sri Lanka are wildlife safaris to some of the many National Parks that are located across the island. The island is currently home to about 7500 elephants while you can view herds of these gigantic animals roaming around. Parks and reserves are also home to leopards, deer, buffalo, sambar, sloth bear and many more endemic species.

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By Van (Standard) with A/C

LK10IDN012: Van (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (5) passengers and (5) check-in, (5) carry-on luggage.

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By Van (Large) with A/C

LK10IDN013: Van (Large) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (8) passengers and (8) check-in, (8) carry-on luggage.

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By Car (Standard) with A/C

LK10IDN011: Car (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (2) passengers and (2) check-in, (2) carry-on luggage.

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What's included

  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges).
  • Hotel Accommodation.
  • International / Domestic Airfare.
  • Any expenses of personal nature.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.

What to expect

Day 1: BIA > Colombo
  1. Colombo
    Pass by
    Overnight at Hotel near Airport.

    Possible highlights of birds: Brown hawk Owl, Indian Scope Owl, Red backed Flameback, Sri
    Lanka Swallow, Lesser Hill Mayna.

    Possible highlights of mammals: Brown Mongos, Ruddy Mongos, Indian Flying Fox
Day 2: Colombo > Anuradhapura
  1. Anuradhapura
    Pass by
    Drive to Anuradhapura, afternoon birding in hotel garden.
    Overnight at Hotel in Anuradhapura
    Possible highlights of Birds: Oriental Scops Owl, Forest Eagle Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Blue-faced Malkoha, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Indian Pitta, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, White-browed Bulbul, Indian Blue Robin, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Jungle Prinia, Green Warbler, Large-billed Warbler, Brown-capped Babbler, Streaked Weaver.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Tufted Grey Langur e, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (dry zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (dry zone race), Grey Slender Loris e, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E.
Day 3: Anuradhapura > Sigiriya
  1. Sigiriya
    Pass by
    After breakfast drive to Sigiriya, and afternoon birding at forest near Sigiriya rock for looking for forest birds and other wildlife.
    Overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.
    Possible highlights of birds: Forest Eagle Owl, Oriental Scops Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Pitta, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, White-browed Bulbul, Indian Blue Robin, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Jungle Prinia, Green Warbler, Large-billed Warbler, Browncapped Babbler, Streaked Weaver.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (dry zone race), Tufted Grey Langur e, Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (dry zone race), Grey Slender Loris e, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E, Rusty-Spotted Cat e, Jungle Cat,
Day 4: Sigiriya
  1. Sigiriya
    Pass by
    After breakfast visit Sigiriya Fortress, and afternoon birding at forest near Sigiriya rock for looking for forest birds and other wildlife.
    Overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.
    Possible highlights of birds: Forest Eagle Owl, Oriental Scops Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Pitta, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, White-browed Bulbul, Indian Blue Robin, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Jungle Prinia, Green Warbler, Large-billed Warbler, Browncapped Babbler, Streaked Weaver.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (dry zone race), Tufted Grey Langur e, Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (dry zone race), Grey Slender Loris e, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E, Rusty-Spotted Cat e, Jungle Cat,
Day 5: Sigiriya > Nilgala
  1. Pass by
    Morning drive to Nilgala, afternoon birding in Nilgala forest.
    Overnight at hotel in Nilgala
    Possible highlights of birds: Yellow footed Green pigeon, Jungle Owlet, Painted Francolin, Streak troughed Woodpecker, Jungle bush Qual, Forest Eagle Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Pitta, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, White-browed Bulbul, Indian Blue Robin, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Jungle Prinia, Green Warbler, Large-billed Warbler, Browncapped Babbler, Streaked Weaver.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Gray Mongos, Ruddy Mongos, Striped necked Mongos, Tufted Grey Langur e, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (dry zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (dry zone race), Grey Slender Loris e, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E.
Day 6: Nilgala
  1. Pass by
    Full day birding at Nilgala forest.
    Overnight at hotel in Nilgala
    Possible highlights of birds: Yellow footed Green pigeon, Jungle Owlet, Painted Francolin, Streak troughed Woodpecker, Jungle bush Qual, Forest Eagle Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Pitta, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, White-browed Bulbul, Indian Blue Robin, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Jungle Prinia, Green Warbler, Large-billed Warbler, Browncapped Babbler, Streaked Weaver.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Gray Mongos, Ruddy Mongos, Striped necked Mongos, Tufted Grey Langur e, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (dry zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (dry zone race), Grey Slender Loris e, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E.
Day 7: Nilgala > Kandy
  1. Kandy
    Pass by
    Morning leave for Kandy, check in at a hotel in Kandy by lunch time, for one night.
    Afternoon birding at hotel garden, the garden is good for some common birds in the area including endemic Ceylon Small (Crimson-fronted) Barbet and Lesser Hill-Myna.
    Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.
    Possible highlights of birds: Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Ceylon Junglefowl, Malarbar Trogon, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Flameback, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Lesser Hill Myna
    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Indian Giant Flying Squirrel, White-striped Chevrotain E, Brown Palm Civet E.
Day 8: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
  1. Nuwara Eliya
    Pass by
    Morning leave for Nuwara Eliya in the high hills.
    Check in at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya by lunch time, for two nights.
    Evening visit Victoria Park in town looking for Indian Pitta, Pied Thrush, Kashmir Flycatcher and some highland endemic birds.
    Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
    Possible highlights of birds: Yellow-eared Bulbul, Ceylon Whistling Thrush, Ceylon Wood Pigeon, Dusky (Dull) Blue Flycatcher, Kashmir Flycatcher, Indian Blackbird (endemic race kinnissi a possible future split from the Indian Blackbird), Ceylon Hill white-eye, Ceylon Bush Warbler, Black-throated Munia (endemic nominate race, the Ceylon Hill Munia, a possible future split from the Indian races), Himalayan Buzzard, Pied Bush Chat.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (highland race), Sambar, Toque Macaque E (highland race), Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (highland race), Golden Palm Civet E.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya
  1. Nuwara Eliya
    Pass by
    Early morning proceed to Horton Plains National on further higher up in the hills.
    Late afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
    Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
    Possible highlights of birds: Yellow-eared Bulbul, Ceylon Whistling Thrush, Ceylon Wood Pigeon, Dusky (Dull) Blue Flycatcher, Kashmir Flycatcher, Indian Blackbird (endemic race kinnissi a possible future split from the Indian Blackbird), Ceylon Hill white-eye, Ceylon Bush Warbler, Black-throated Munia (endemic nominate race, the Ceylon Hill Munia, a possible future split from the Indian races), Himalayan Buzzard, Pied Bush Chat.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (highland race), Sambar, Toque Macaque E (highland race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (highland race), Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Striped-necked Mongoose e.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya > Kitulgala
  1. Kitulgala
    Pass by
    After breakfast drive to Kitulgala. Check in at rest house in Kitulgala. Afternoon visit Kitulgala rain forest.

    Overnight stay at the rest house in Kitulgala.

    Possible highlights of birds: Ceylon Spurfowl, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Junglefowl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Ceylon Frogmouth, Layard’s Parakeet, Green-billed Coucal, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Malarbar Trogon, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Flameback, Blackcapped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Legge’s Flowerpecker, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Blue Magpie

    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Red Slender Loris E, Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Flameback squirrel E, Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Sri Lanka Yellow Spotted Chevrotain E, Sambar, Wholly Horse-shoe Bat, False Vampire Bat, Rainbow Bat
Day 11: Kitulgala
  1. Kitulgala
    Pass by
    Full day visit Kitulgala Forest.
    Overnight stay at the Rest House in Kitulgala.
    Possible highlights of birds: Ceylon Spurfowl, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Junglefowl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Ceylon Frogmouth, Layard’s Parakeet, Green-billed Coucal, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Malarbar Trogon, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Flameback, Blackcapped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Legge’s Flowerpecker, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Blue Magpie
    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Red Slender Loris E, Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Flameback squirrel E, Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Sri Lanka Yellow S
Day 12: Kithulgala > Sinharaja
  1. Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    Pass by
    Morning leave for Sinharaja rainforest.
    Evening birding in Sinaharaja forest. Overnight stay at Hotel in Sinharaja.
    Possible highlights of birds: Ceylon Spurfowl, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Junglefowl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Ceylon Frogmouth, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Malarbar Trogon, Crimson-backed Flameback, Yellowfronted Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Ceylon Scally Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Ashy-headed Laughing-thrush, Legge’s Flowerpecker, White-faced Starling, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Blue Magpie
    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Red Slender Loris E, Sri Lanka Flameback squirrel E, Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Sri Lanka Yellow Spotted Chevrotain E, Sambar, Wholly Horse-shoe Bat, False Vampire Bat, Rainbow Bat.
Day 13: Sinharaja
  1. Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    Pass by
    Morning a short jeep drive to the Sinharaja rainforest and birding in the forest till evening.
    Overnight stay at the forest lodge in Sinharaja.
    Possible highlights of birds: Ceylon Spurfowl, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Junglefowl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Ceylon Frogmouth, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Malarbar Trogon, Crimson-backed Flameback, Yellowfronted Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Ceylon Scally Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Ashy-headed Laughing-thrush, Legge’s Flowerpecker, White-faced Starling, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Blue Magpie
    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Red Slender Loris E, Sri Lanka Flameback squirrel E, Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Sri Lanka Yellow Spotted Chevrotain E, Sambar, Wholly Horse-shoe Bat, False Vampire Bat, Rainbow Bat.
Day 14: Sinharaja
  1. Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    Pass by
    Morning a short jeep drive to the Sinharaja rainforest and birding in the forest till evening.
    Overnight stay at the forest lodge in Sinharaja.
    Possible highlights of birds: Ceylon Spurfowl, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Junglefowl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Ceylon Frogmouth, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Hanging- parrot, Malarbar Trogon, Crimson-backed Flameback, Yellowfronted Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Thrush, Ceylon Scally Thrush, Rufous (Orange-billed) Babbler, Ashy-headed Laughing-thrush, Legge’s Flowerpecker, White-faced Starling, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Blue Magpie
    Possible highlights of mammals: Toque Macaque E (wet zone race), Purple-faced Leaf Monkey E (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Giant Squirrel e (wet zone race), Sri Lanka Red Slender Loris E, Sri Lanka Flameback squirrel E, Dusky-striped Jungle Squirrel E, Sri Lanka Yellow
Day 15: Udawalawe > Yala
  1. Udawalawa
    Pass by
    Morning birding at Singharaja Forest, after lunch leave for Udawalawa.
    Check in to hotel in Udawalawa by evening, for one night.
    Overnight at Hotel in Udawalawe.
    Possible highlights of birds: Crested Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Peafowl, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Sirkeer Malkoha, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Scops Owl, Alexandrine Parakeet, Plum-headed parakeet, Ornage-breasted Green Pigeon, Marshall’s Iora, Crested Treeswift, Coppersmith Barbet, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Blyth’s Pipit, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Lesser Adjutant, Ceylon Woodshrike, Indian Black Robin, Whitebrowed Bulbul, Jungle Prinia, Ashy Prinia, Plain Prinia, Grey-breasted Prinia, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Black-headed Munia, Rosy Starling.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Ruddy Mongoose, Asian Elephant, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Indian Flying Fox, Lesser Tube-nosed Bat.
Day 16: Yala > Bundala > Yala
  1. Yala National Park
    Pass by
    Morning visit Yala National park by jeeps, the Yala National Park consists of wetlands, and dry grasslands, scrublands and forest, looking for waterbirds, shorebirds, forest birds including some endemics, and also butterflies, some mammals, and other wildlife.
    Afternoon second visit to Yala National park.
    Overnight stay at Hotel in Thissamaharama.
    Possible highlights of birds: Black-necked Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Lesser Adjutant, Ceylon Junglefowl, Indian Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Ceylon Woodshrike, Whitebrowed Bulbul, Marshall’s Iora, Brahminy Starling, Rosy Starling.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Chital, Samber, Asian Elephant, Tufted Grey Langur e, Eurasian Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Sloth Bear e, Leopard, Rusty-Spotted Cat e, Jungle Cat, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Ruddy Mongoose e, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Gerbil, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Hare e.
  2. Kamal Safari Bundala Park
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Morning visit Bundala National park by jeeps, the Bundala National Park consists of wetlands, and dry grasslands, scrublands and forest, looking for waterbirds, shorebirds, forest birds including some endemics, and also butterflies, some mammals, and other wildlife.
    Afternoon visit wetlands around Tissamaharama looking for waterbirds.
    Overnight stay at Hotel in Thissamaharama.
    Possible highlights of birds: Great Thick-knee, Black and Yellow Bitterns, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Small Pratincole, Watercock, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue-faced Malkoha, Ceylon Woodshrike, Marshall’s Iora, Tawny-bellied Babbler, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Jungle Prinia, Rosy starling.
    Possible highlights of mammals: Chital, Samber, Asian Elephant, Tufted Grey Langur e, Eurasian Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Ruddy Mongoose e, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Gerbil, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Hare e.
Day 17: Yala > Colombo
  1. Colombo
    Pass by
    After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Colombo.
Day 18: Colombo > BIA
  1. Katunayake
    Pass by
    After Breakfast at Hotel, morning hours leisure at Hotel .

    Thereafter check-out & proceed to Airport

    End of Tour

Meeting and pickup

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Bandaranaike International Airport

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Your Hotel in Colombo or Negombo

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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