Bird Watching & Jungle Safaris
For hiking adventure enthusiasts, we offer a range of exhilarating safari tours to Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Many local and foreign visitors at our resort, enjoy the surrounding ecosystems to the absolute fullest. Both parks and surrounding forests have recorded over 170 species of birds. From Migrating waders like Woodland Piper, Common Sandpiper & Kentish Plovers to forest birds like Malabar-pied Hornbills, Rufus Woodpecker, the globally endangered Lesser Adjutant .The endemic Sri Lanka Grey Horn-bill, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Brown-capped Babbler and Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl are some of the best highlights. Among the 34 species of Amphibians and reptiles at Minneriya National Park, there are many endemic and endangered species such as the Slender Wood Frog and the Common Tree Frog. Water/Land Monitors and the elusive Mugger Crocodile can also be seen near the tank.
Currently 24 known species of mammals reside around Sigiri and Minneriya Park regions. These are Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine and Indan Pangolin.