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Sinharaja Forest Reserve - If you are a lover of nature and wildlife, this is the best place you can visit in Sri Lanka.
This is the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic & many of them are considered rare. 50% of Sri Lankan’s endemics species of animals (butterfly, amphibians, birds, snakes and fish species). It’s home to 95% endemic birds.
Birds tend to move in mixed feeding flocks, invariably led by the fearless Sri Lanka crested drongo and the noisy orange-billed babbler. Of Sri Lanka’s 26 endemic birds, the 20 rainforest species all occur here, including the elusive red-faced malkoha, green-billed coucal and Sri Lanka blue magpie.
Reptiles include the endemic green pit viper and hump-nosed vipers, & there are a large variety of amphibians, especially tree frogs. Invertebrates include the endemic Sri Lankan birdwing butterfly and leeches.
It believes that about 3 elephants & some leopards are living here. Endemic purple-faced langur is common.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
- Snacks
Experience a curated expedition led by a knowledgeable local escort. They’re proficient in all aspects of the Sinharaja forest, including its ecosystem, wildlife, vegetation, and environment.
Located in the southwestern region of Sri Lanka, it’s the country’s last active primary tropical rainforest. Over half of the trees are native to this region, many of which are regarded as rare. The reserve houses a significant amount of endemic wildlife, notably the bird population. In addition, the reserve serves as a habitat for over half of Sri Lanka’s indigenous species of mammals, butterflies, alongside numerous kinds of insects, reptiles, and rare amphibians.
Spanning 8,864 hectares, the reserve’s altitude varies between 300 and 1,170 meters. Sri Lanka is home to 830 indigenous species, with 217 of these being trees and woody climbers found in the lowland wet zone. Of this number, 139 (representing 64%) have been spotted within the reserve, including 16 rare species. Bird endemism is particularly high, with 19 (or 95%) of the 20 species recorded here being native to Sri Lanka. Also, more than half of all mammal and butterfly species are endemic.
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