The emphasis of this photographic tour is primarily catered to ensure that the photographer’s interest in wildlife is met. SUNGATE LANKA TOURS started loving the art of nature through the lens which in turn became a passion for us which gradually turned our passion into an addiction. The tour itself may sound as if it is a wildlife or birding tour in essence, it is a tour that has been designed taking you to some of the most fascinating places in the Island where the photographer’s dream of capturing precious photographs becomes a reality.
Sri Lanka is one of the best places for wildlife and nature photography in the world, being a biodiversity hyper hotspot with a contrasting variation of ecologies such as Wetland Marshes, Mangroves, Rain Forest, Dry evergreen forests, Cloud Forests in the highlands with mesmerizing landscapes for long-range scenic shots as well as some of the world’s most beautiful sandy beaches.
It’s just not wildlife photograph alone that you would concentrate on there are so many other aspects and opportunities in the Island that you would love to focus your lens specially the archaeological ruins over of 2550 years, the lush green plantations, the farming community in the rural areas, the beaches that surround the four corners of this beautiful Island. There is so much and more that this Island can offer a photographer to realize his dreams and ambitions.
Day 1 Colombo
Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, a SUNGATE LANKA TOURS representative will greet you and transfer you to the Galle Face hotel situated in the city of Colombo.
Overnight stay at Galle Face hotel
Day 2 Udawalawe
On day 02, you will transfer to Udawalawe and reach the Elephant Transit Home by noon, which is the milk feeding time for elephants. After lunch, we have scheduled an afternoon jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park. Your accommodation for the night will be at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort.
Overnight at Udawalawe Safari hotel
Day 3 & 4 Yala
Early the next morning, you have another encounter with Udawalawe elephants on a game drive beginning at 6.00 a.m. Next, you will head towards Yala, to make it in time for the afternoon jeep safari at the Yala National Park. Leopard Nest is where you will be camping in Yala. Prepare for an early morning game drive on day 04 at Yala and then an afternoon jeep safari at Bundala National Park, and again, an early morning safari at Yala National Park before you transfer to Mirissa on day 05.
Days 3 and 4 at Yala Leopards Nest Yala is your accommodation.
Day 5 & 6 Mirissa
Reach Mirissa by afternoon and check in to Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and relax the rest of the evening.
Day 6 begins with an exciting activity of whale watching in Mirissa which would give you the opportunity of focusing your lenses on some incredibly beautiful animals which would make a fascinating photograph.
The rest of the day is left for relaxation and some unique captures of the gorgeous sunset along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Days 5 and 6 at Mirissa
Day 7 Negombo
On day 7 you will leave Mirissa in the South of Sri Lanka to the North western city of Negombo. En route you will visit the world heritage site of the Dutch Fort amd the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Upon reaching Negombo, we have scheduled an evening boat safari at the Muthurajawela Marsh, after which you will check in to Jetwing Blue for the night.
Overnight stay at Jetwing Blue hotel
Day 8 Airport
On the last day, depending on the time of your flight back home, you would be transferred to the Airport
