PROGRAMME              : Camping Excursion at Udawalawe for srilankans

DURATION                   : 2 Nights / 3 Days

 

 

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK

This 30,821 hectares dry zone game park was declared as a protected national park in 1972 and has an annual rainfall of 1,524 mm and an average temperature of 29.40C. This park is world famous for it’s Elephants, seen in all their playfulness- whole herds of them, adults and babies - bathing and playing in the water or feeding.

 

Two of the most striking features within the “Udawalawa” National Park, which fall within the “Sabaragamuwa” and “Uva Provinces”, are “Udawalawa” Reservoir and “Walawe” river. The scenic beauty of the mountain ranges that keep on winding endlessly on the Balangoda, Kalthota and Haputale escarpments surrounds the park.

 

The ECO TEAM 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 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.

 

 

1.       TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day-01

 

 

Arrival at the campsite , outside the Park entrance  around noon in time for Lunch

 

SCHEDULE

  • At the campsite just relax at the River Bank until lunchtime.
  • Enjoy a typical Sri Lankan lunch and get ready for the evening safari.

Deer species such as spotted deer, sambhur, barking deer and langur, along with wild boar, water buffalo, jackal and leopard are some of the prominent wild animals found in this park.

  • Return to the campsite, which is lit, by lanterns and a campfire.

 

 

Day-02

 

Leaving for an early morning safari, after breakfast.

 

This will be an unforgettable bird watching experience as “Udawalawa” is one of the best parks for bird watching too.

 

The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the192 square km 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 Stork Billed King Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.

 

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

 

To a botanist this is indeed a land of plenty. Among the flora are species of forest trees like Satin, Halmilla, Ebony, Milla and Palu. Two species of forest trees that are not met with in other parks are Daminiya and Mandorans.

 

  • Finishing the safari, return to the campsite. Refresh yourself with a nice cool river bath and settle down to relax or to some quiet fun and games amongst yourselves, till dinnertime, (BBQ Dinner) which would be served around a campfire. 

 

 

Day-03  Departure

 

Leaving after breakfast for your next destination.

 

 

RATES

No of Pax

Minimum of 10 Pax

 

Per person rate in Rs.

 

6,800/-

 

 

 

 

 

                                                

 

 

 

OUR RATES INCLUDE

 

  • Transportation
  • Accommodation in a camping tent with meals, on full board basis at Udawalawe.
  • Making the reservations with the Wild life department
  • Entrance fees to the park on both days. & Service Charges
  • Wild life Dep. Service charge for trackers.
  • Campsite fees.
  • All government taxes
  • Services of a well trained Team Leader / Naturalist.

 

 

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

 

  • Any additional beverages or food, which would be ordered extra.
  • Any tips to the staff.
  •  Personal effects and any other items not mentioned herein.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT FACTORS

 

  • Accommodation - 2 persons in an insect & waterproof tent.
  • Hot meals will be prepared at the site.
  • Toilet facilities -Camping toilet/ tent and [commode] pit. Due to environmental reasons we do not provide chemical toilets unless it’s insisted before the reservation.
  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended.