Kumana National Park Safari: Birdwatching Paradise from Arugam Bay
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Arugam Bay
If you are an avid birdwatcher, the Kumana National Park Safari is the place to go. This safari offers an opportunity to view thousands of birds from hundreds of species, many of which are migratory. Kumana also has other wildlife in addition to its avian inhabitants.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Arugam Bay - Arugam Bay is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory. The bay is located 117 kilometres south of Batticaloa, 320 kilometres due east of Colombo, and approximately 4 kilometres south of the market town of Pottuvil. The main settlement in the area, known locally as Ullae, is predominantly Muslim, however there is a significant Sri Lankan Tamil and Sinhala population to the south of the village, as well as a number of international expatriates, largely from Europe and Australia. While traditionally fishing has dominated the local economy, tourism has grown rapidly in the area in recent years. Arugam Kudah’s literal Tamil translation is “Bay of Cynodon dactylon”. Tourism in Arugam Bay is dominated by surf tourism, thanks to several quality breaks in the area, however tourists are also attracted by the local beaches, lagoons, historic temples and the nearby Kumana National Park.
What's Included
- Water Bottle Per Person
- Experienced Driver/Guide
- Complimentary Pickup/Drop-off within 5km of Park Gate
- Exclusive 4x4 Safari Jeep (Up to 6 Passengers)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.
- Food and Beverages.
- Gratuties.
Location
Arugam Bay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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321emilih
Sep 8, 2023
Excellent place to visit if you are in Arugam Bay - Kumana national park is also called Yala East. It is a lot smaller than Yala and much less crowdy. We booked in Arugam Bay, which included everything: entrance fee, 4x4 and driver/guide. You stay in the park for about 4 hours. We were lucky and saw all kinds of animals among which elephants and even a leopard.
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902marckj
Sep 5, 2023
Great safari session with experienced driver - We had a great experience booking a safari from here. Prices are reasonable. The driver/guide spoke fluentin English and was well experienced with the park and had good driving skills. We had some great sightings including a small family of leopards.
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