Jeep Safaris in Sri Lanka is indispensable while touring National Parks in Sri Lanka which are famous for its elephant herds and secretive leopards. Sri Lanka boasts of 14 National Parks that covers over 8% of the total land area of the island: Yala, Habarana, Udawalawa, Kumana, Wilpattu, Horton Plains etc. The 14 wild life parks of Sri Lanka provide secure sanctuary to 86 species of Mammals. Large herds of wild Elephants are the center of attraction. Among the predatory animals, the Leopard steals the limelight. Among the other predatory animals are Sloth Bear, Jackal and Mongooses. Primates such as Common Languor, Endemic Macaque, Purple faced leaf Monkey and Shaggy Bear Monkey roam amidst the forests in huge troops and over 200 are resident and 26 are endemic.
Sri Lanka, despite being a small island it is gifted with many wildlife attractions such as Big Games parks, Rain Forests and Scenic Forests and Mountainous Reserves. Some of these offer easy Safari game viewing by Jeeps while others required to be explored only by walking/ trekking.
Elephant Back Safari in Sri Lanka brings in multifaceted joys. The majestic beats, the locations in close proximity to the cultural attractions and the terrain rich with bird life all add up to bring in memorable experience to the tourists holidaying in Sri Lanka. Elephant back Safaris are one of the newest and most thrilling Safari experiences in Sri Lanka. This Elephant Back Safari not only make it possible to view wildlife from the back of an Elephant, but perhaps more importantly, provide the unique opportunity to share a day in the life of the Elephant. During this tour the wildlife enthusiasts can get a chance to be familiar with the nature and behavior of tamed Elephants. The holiday makers may opt to share a day with the majestic beast by picnicking in the bush in the shadow of the Elephant or by Swiming, Grooming, Feeding the Elephant too. The most popular locations of Elephant Back Safaris are Habarana, Sigiriya and Pinnawala.
Guided boat trip Safaris at Madu River is popular among tourists that come to Sri Lanka. If undertaken at the right time, the boat safaris in Sri Lankan lagoons may prove to be very enjoyable.
If you are nature lover and looking for adventure, a trip to Sri Lanka would not be completed without a boat safari, or a boat trip along the river which gives you totally different perspective of wildlife and the wild natural surroundings from a boat.
Madu River Boat Safari
The Balapitiya Madu River (Madu Ganga) Safari is a beautiful place to do boat safaris due to picturesque landscape, beautiful wildlife with many different species of Birds and an Eco system and the very high diversity. Although inhabitants claim that there are about 64 small islands in Madu Ganga there are only 15 true islands which are surrounded by water throughout the year.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Madu River: a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting stops. You pass dozens of islets with Mangroves forests and can appreciate the timeless natural rhythms of rural life. You cruise in a canopied, outboard motor powered boat, pausing to view a 200 year old temple and to watch the locals cultivating cinnamon from the river. You may also see traditional fishing techniques in action and can view demonstrations of coir manufacture and rope making. You can also spot huge Water Lilies and Colorful Butterflies during this trip.
When you are visiting the Madu River you could get a chance of
