Luxury Tented Safari Camping in...

Luxury Tented Safari Camping in Kumana Sri Lanka

8 Days
7 Nights
  • Ideal For:Family / Wildlife Enthusiast / Honeymooners
  • Hotel Style:Tented Safari
  • When to Go: Year around
  • Price Guide: On Request
  • Scenic flight from Colombo to Batticaloa (1 Hr 15 Min flight)
  • Two nights in Luxury Tented camp
  • 2 Nights in Luxury Boutique or Colonial Hotel in Ella or Wellawaya
  • Explore the most scenic Ella Sri Lanka with its attractions
  • Experience the sandy beach in southern coastal belt
DAY – 01 | Arrival – Transfer to Colombo
  • On arrival at Colombo International Airport, you will meet & greet by Ceylon Expeditions Tour Manager. After discussing the trip plan we will privately transfer you to the Colombo (30 Min drive)
  • Relax and un-wind after long flight at the one of most recommended Hotel in Colombo.
  • Evening do a sightseeing city tour.

Accommodation –Shangri-La Colombo / Cinnamon Grand Colombo / Jetwing Colombo seven / Moven Pick Colombo / Galle Face Colonial Hotel Colombo

DAY – 02 | Colombo – Batticaloa (on Air) Entry to Kumana National park

After breakfast, prepare for your scenic domestic flight from Colombo to Batticaloa by 9.30 AM Arrive Batticaloa by 10.45 AM and transfer to Kumana National Park entrance. Reach Kumana National Park entrance and welcome by our Camping Team.

11:00-1:00 pm : WELCOME TO KUMANA NATIONAL PARK AND JEEP TRAIL TO THE CAMPSITE

  • Introduction to the wildlife, geography and prominence of Kumana
  • Professionally guided tour to view wildlife, birds and Kiripokuna Rocks
  • Visit Kumana Bird Sanctuary and watchtower
  • Visit the sacred Kuda Kebalitha shrine and introduction to the stories of Pada Yatra (Gods Trail)
  • Silent jeep trail through thick jungle to the Campsite or Jeep Trail on muddy off road tracks to Lakeside Campsite

01:00-3:30 pm: WELCOME HOME

  • Welcome
  • Introduction to the campsite and staff
  • Traditional Lunch in the midst of the wilderness
  • Settle / rest and relax with Traditional tea with Hakuru

03:30-06:30 pm:  SAFARI AND NATURE TRAILS

  • Drive through the off road trails of Kumana in search of Leopards, Elephants, Bears, Crocs, Deer, Birds and other wildlife.
  • Snacks and Drinks break
  • Visit Kumana Weva for sunset above the Leopard caves
  • 06:30 pm : ON WARDS – DINNER UNDER THE STARS AND TREES
  • Evening drinks (BYO)
  • Sri Lankan jungle dinner with stories of Kumana Legends and Brahmin Inscriptions

Accommodation – Luxury tented mobile safari camp

DAY – 03 & 04 | Full day in Kumana National Park Camp

05:30-09:30 am : KUMANA MORNING CALL

  • Rise and Shine
  • Refresh with quick tea / coffee
  • Drive in search of the waking wildlife and rare birds
  • Short Trek (1 hr) to View Brahmin Inscriptions at Bowathagala

09:30-02:30 pm :  RELAX AND CHILL OUT

  • Traditional breakfast of choice
  • Chill out at Campsite with a dip in the Kumbukkan river or short Drive to watch over a water hole to check out animal activity
  • Authentic Sri Lankan Lunch

02:30 – 06:30 pm :  SAFARI AND NATURE TRAILS

  • Drive through the off road trails of Kumana in search of Leopards, Elephants, Bears, Crocs, Deer, Birds and other wildlife.
  • Trek (2 Hr) to the Ancient Ruins and Caves of Bambaragastalawa, (3rd Century B.C)

06:30 pm :  Onwards

  • Drinks and a scrumptious BBQ dinner under the stars.

Accommodation –Luxury South African Tented Camp

DAY – 05 | Check-out from the luxury camp – Transfer to Ella

05:30-09:30 am : KUMANA MORNING CALL

  • Rise and Shine
  • Refresh with quick tea / coffee
  • Drive in search of the waking wildlife and rare birds

09:30-12:30 pm : LEAVE ONLY YOUR FOOTPRINTS IN THE WILDERNESS

  • Return to campsite for Breakfast
  • Slow drive to back to park Entrance via Kirigala Bay Hatchery (Seasonal)

Accommodation – Jetwing Kaduru Ketha Wellawaya

DAY – 06 | Leisure in Ella
  • No activities are scheduled for today and leisure in Ella 

Accommodation - Jetwing Kaduru Ketha  

 

DAY – 07 | Transfer to Colombo
  • Transfer to Colombo VIA Galle 
  • Visit Dutch Fort Galle (UNESCO World Heritage) 

Overnight stay in Colombo 

DAY – 08 | Colombo Sightseeing / Departure
  • Colombo sightseeing 
  • Departure 

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