Sinharaja Rain Forest
Sri Lanka's last large tract of primary lowland rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk with a local guide to spot endemic birds, colourful frogs, butterflies and giant trees in a cool, shaded forest.
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Sinharaja is a forest reserve about 21 km long and 7 km wide, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is one of the island's most important biodiversity areas, and a large share of its trees, birds, reptiles and amphibians are found nowhere else on earth. Birdwatchers come for the mixed feeding flocks and endemics such as the Sri Lanka blue magpie. Entry is on foot with a licensed local guide, and the main visitor entrance is at Kudawa. The forest is wet for much of the year, so expect leeches, mud and sudden showers.
Highlights
- ✅ Guided jungle trails with a local naturalist
- ✅ Endemic birds including the Sri Lanka blue magpie
- ✅ Streams, small waterfalls and giant buttress-rooted trees
- ✅ Frogs, lizards, butterflies and rare plants
- ✅ Early-morning bird flocks
Travel Tips
- Wear long trousers, closed shoes and leech socks
- Start early for the best wildlife and bird activity
- Carry a rain jacket and a change of socks
- A local guide is required inside the reserve, and we can arrange this for you
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