Bundala National Park Safari from Tangalle
SKU: (LK60150600) Bundala National Park Safari offers a great opportunity to see some amazing wildlife and bird species in the South of Sri Lanka. Don’t miss this chance to see the Greater Flamingo one of the most famed bird species that winters here.
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Pass By: Tangalle, Tangalle, Southern Province
Tangalle, nestled on Sri Lanka's southern coast, charms visitors with its pristine beaches, palm-fringed shores, and tranquil ambiance. Its crystalline waters invite travelers to unwind, while nearby attractions such as the Mulkirigala Rock Temple offer cultural enrichment. Tangalle beckons with its laid-back atmosphere, perfect for those seeking relaxation and exploration.
Stop At: Bundala National Park, A 2 Road .bundala Junction Hambantota, Weligatta 82000 Sri Lanka
You will be starting your tour from Your Hotel in Tangalle at 1.00pm. Your chauffeur will be picking you up from Your Hotel in Tangalle and driving you to Bundala. You will reach the Bundala by 2:00 pm, proceed to Bundala National Park where you will meet your safari jeep to go on a lovely jeep safari.
Enjoy a three-hour safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Bundala National Park. Bundala is a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve, an Important Bird Area designated by Birdlife International and also the very first Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. Based on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Bundala National Park has a low country dry zone climate with five saltwater lagoons. The park as a whole is a home ground for many species of plant life, many of them aquatic.
Your safari will give you a chance to see many of the 324 species of animals that can be found in Bundala. Small herds of elephants roam the park. Meanwhile, you may see langurs, pangolins, barking deer, sambar and many other types of deer, wild boar, rusty-spotted cats, black-naped hares and jackals. These are merely the tip of the iceberg.
In addition to these mammals, Bundala is also famous for its crocodile population. It is the only park in Sri Lanka where you can see both the species of crocodiles available in Sri Lanka; the freshwater (mugger) crocodile and the estuarine crocodile. Other reptiles seen here are tortoises, the many species of snakes including the endemic flying snake, and turtles including all five of the species of globally endangered sea turtles that nest in Sri Lanka.
Bundala is also a haven for almost 200 species of birds at the peak of migration. Greater flamingos, which migrate by the thousands to escape winter, also count among this number. Some of the birds that you may get to see are; the many species of cormorants; ducks, such as the lesser whistling duck or garganey; spoonbills; storks such as the painted stork or the black-necked stork; and other birds like the Eurasian coot.
After the safari, you will return to your vehicle and you’ll get back to the Your Hotel Tangalle by 6.30 pm, completing your tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
01:00 PM
Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up you from your Hotel in Tangalle
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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