PROGRAMME : Camping expedition
DURATION : 04 Nights / 05 Days
PERIOD : Valid Up To 31/10/2005

Arrive at the Singharaja Tropical Rain Forest Gate Entrance
SINGHASRAJA RAIN FOREST which is a World Heritage Site, may be described either as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest . Birding in this ecosystem is very interesting. 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka have been recorded in Sinharaja.

Sinharaja is the best location to observe the flock behaviour of birds We will be looking for Sri Lanka Spur fowl, Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Blue Magpie and Spot-winged Thrush, Endemic White-faced Starling, Sri Lanka Myna, among others. Also keep an eye out for the endemic purple-faced leaf monkeys moving through the canopy, and the impressive grizzled Indian squirrel.

KUDAWA Sri Lankan Expedition CAMP is located in a peninsula in the forest and surrounded by two rivers (deep enough for swimming) and just beyond a tea plantation (where you will see the traditional tea pluckers in action). Even without leaving the camp itself, so much can be seen – so let the nature come to you!

The peaceful camp is an ideal location for early morning Bird Watching before a fascinating nature trail through the forest. Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for meals – this is camping in style! The camp is set up prior to your arrival, transporting in comfortable tents, a fully equipped kitchen, chairs and tables, hammocks, flushable toilets, showers and even cold beer. On your return from the afternoon nature trail, you will be welcomed with a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting – the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need .

SCHEDULE

• Guests will arrive at the Gate Entrance in time for lunch.
• From there the clients can walk to the Kudawa camp (10 minute walk) or travel in their own vehicles for 200 m which is very close to the camp.
• After the welcome drink is served, guests will be briefed on the campsite rules and what to expect in a rainforest.
• After lunch, leave for forest exploration.
• Return to the Camp
• BBQ Dinner and overnight stay at the Kudawa Camp.

Early morning, leave on a bird watching trail.

SCHEDULE

• Early morning, leave on a bird watching trail
• Return to the Camp for breakfast.
• After breakfast, relax
• Lunch at the Camp
• After lunch, evening forest exploration with bird watching
• Return to the Camp.
• BBQ Dinner and overnight stay at the Kudawa Camp.

After breakfast, leave for Udawalawe.

UDAWALAWE

This 30821 hectares dry zone game park was declared as a protected national park in 1972. It has an annual rainfall of 1524 mm and an average temperature of 29.4 0 C. This park is world famous for it's elephants. You will see whole herds of them, adults and young, bathing and playing in the water or feeding.

The safari will also be an unforgettable bird watching experience as Udawalawe has a wide variety of birds. The endemic species, the Red-faced Malkoha, has its favourite habitat in this parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket-tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White-necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama (the Forest Nightingale), Strol-billed Kingfishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.

Among the migrant birds are the forest wagtails, Indian Pitta, Whiskered Terns, Osprey Sand Pipers and Terns.

Sri Lankan Expedition SAFARI CAMP is situated about 16 km inside the park next to the Walawe Ganga river (which feeds the nearby Udawalawe reservoir). Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for meals – this is camping in style! The camp is set up prior to your arrival, transporting in comfortable tents, a fully equipped kitchen, chairs and tables, hammocks, flushable toilets, showers and even cold beer. On your return from the afternoon safari, you will be welcomed with a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting – the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need.

SCHEDULE

• After breakfast, leave for Udawalawe
• Guests will be picked up at the Park Entrance and driven to the Camp
• Welcome Drink will be served while the rules and regulations regarding camping are explained to the guests
• Lunch at the Camp
• After lunch, 04WD Jeep safari of the Park
• Return to the Camp
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Sri Lankan Expedition Camp.

Early morning, 04 WD Jeep safari at the Park. (Full day handled by ET).

SCHEDULE

• Early morning, 04 WD Jeep Safari with Bird Watching at the Park
• Return to the Camp for breakfast
• After breakfast, relax
• Lunch at the Camp
• After lunch, 04 WD Jeep Safari with Bird Watching at the Park
• Dinner and overnight at the Sri Lankan Expedition Camp.

SCHEDULE

• After early breakfast, packup & leave the camp
• Departure to their next destination from the gate entrance.

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PAYMENT POLICY :

Full payment on confirmation of tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY ;

• 90 Days or more - 200  US $ Administrative fee
• 60 to 89 Days -  15 % of the tour cost will be charged
• 30 to 59 Days - 25 % of the tour cost will be charged  
• 14 Days to 29 Days -  50 % of the tour cost will be charged.
• 8 Days to 13 Days -  75 % of the tour cost will be charged.
• Less than 7 days no refund.  

Sri Lankan Expedition should receive the cancellation in writing.

Tour start day is not considered for computation of the period.    

IMPORTANT FACTORS

• Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients
• Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended.

The above mentioned descriptions and programmes have been compiled after long, arduous, exploratory, and expensive work and hence is the property of the Sri Lankan Expedition (Pvt) ltd. Making use of these programmes/descriptions for any public or commercial programmes requires the permission of the said company.