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Visiting Sril-Lanka (1 Viewer)
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Toirealach
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I asked about local guides in this Thread. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=295497
Jono Forgham has just returned from Sri Lanka http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=3154208#post3154208 and will hopefully see this Thread and help you.
Have a good trip.
Jono Forgham has just returned from Sri Lanka http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=3154208#post3154208 and will hopefully see this Thread and help you.
Have a good trip.
Also some information in the Opus:
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sri_Lanka, other good reports of independent birders are on cloudbirders.
It depends on your birding skills how many birds you will see or miss. In Sinharaja you need a local guide, otherwise you're not allowed into the forest.
André
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sri_Lanka, other good reports of independent birders are on cloudbirders.
It depends on your birding skills how many birds you will see or miss. In Sinharaja you need a local guide, otherwise you're not allowed into the forest.
André
I'd still suggest that an itinerary similar to ours would work well for you although you’ll need to research sites and directions of course. As it may take you more time to find places and sort out access/permits, you might want to leave something out. Now that’s a bit tricky… The Colombo barbet site is an obvious one I suppose.
We didn’t visit Bundala but that and Yala are probably both good options for an unguided trip.
ATB.
We didn’t visit Bundala but that and Yala are probably both good options for an unguided trip.
ATB.
It's certainly easier than in India (where it's simply impossible to self drive), however it's still very different from driving in Europe. It's much more chaotic, it's (basically) on the left and certainly more dangerous. I would never do it but I also think I'm a bad driver.
Easy on the highway (which is almost empty due to the toll) and easier on the countryside.
André
Easy on the highway (which is almost empty due to the toll) and easier on the countryside.
André
And there are almost no signposts. Even Sri lankan drivers need to stop occasionally to confirm that they are on the right road.
The driving protocols (who has precedence, especially at junctions and riundabouts) are certainly very different from anywhere in Europe. I doubt that you would be covered by any kind of travel/health insurance either - best to chack in advance. Good luck if you do decide to give it a go
The driving protocols (who has precedence, especially at junctions and riundabouts) are certainly very different from anywhere in Europe. I doubt that you would be covered by any kind of travel/health insurance either - best to chack in advance. Good luck if you do decide to give it a go
iraqbabbler
Well-known member
Is Sri Lanka good value for money when it comes to birding ?. I mean compared to India for example
Toirealach
Well-known member
I haven't been to India, but found Sri Lanka excellent value for money.
ThilankaSP
New member
The best places for birding in Sri Lanka ( Specially for the endemics ) are the Sinharaja Rainforest, Kithulgala Rain Forest, Nuwara-Eliya( Victoria Park and Hakgala Botanical Gardens), Horton Plains and Bundala National Park. Most of the Migrants will still be here by march, but the best place to see them is the northern part of the island, specially Mannar and Jaffna.. Let me know if you need any more info..
colincurry
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Don't forget your leech socks.
