Top Birdwatching Destinations

Sinharaja Rainforest

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the island’s most important biodiversity hotspot. Expect sightings of: Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot
  Mixed-flocks are a highlight, offering the chance to see dozens of species in one breathtaking moment.

Bundala National Park

• A wetland sanctuary famous for migratory waterbirds. Highlights include flamingos, herons, storks, and many species of raptors.

Horton Plains National Park

• Located in the cool highlands, this park is excellent for spotting: Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Dull-blue Flycatcher. Morning walks offer the best chance to see rare endemics.

Anawilundawa & Kumana Bird Sanctuaries

• Perfect for photographers and serious birders. These protected sites attract massive bird colonies, especially during nesting seasons. Turtle Watching in Sri Lanka, Witness One of Nature’s Most Beautiful Rituals. Sri Lanka’s southern and western coasts are vital nesting grounds for sea turtles. Watching these ancient creatures lay their eggs—or seeing hatchlings make their first journey to the ocean—is a deeply moving experience.

Top Turtle Watching Spots

Rekawa Beach (Tangalle)

• One of Sri Lanka’s most important natural nesting beaches. Five species of sea turtles visit throughout the year, with guided night watches conducted by conservation groups.

Kosgoda Beach

• Famous for its turtle conservation projects. Visitors can participate in educational programs, witness nesting (during season), and sometimes see hatchlings released safely at dusk.

Hikkaduwa & Bentota

• These beaches often attract nesting turtles, and nearby hatcheries support rehabilitation and release programs while educating visitors about marine conservation.