
Birdwatching in Makandawa Rain Forest
Makandawa Forest Reserve is located in the Kitulgala in the Sri Lanka. Makandawa Forest Reserve established as a forest reserve to protect the watershed of Kelani River. It is home to many endemic flora and fauna.The Kitulgala forest reserve would be the ideal rainforest habitat to spot most of the lowland endemic species of birds. Sri Lanka white-eye, Sri Lanka junglefowl Srilanka spurfowl, Malabar Trogan, Orange Minivit , Srilankan Blue magpie, Srilankan Chestnut backed owlet, Srilankan spoted wing Thrush Srilankan Swallow , Lesser yellownape Yellow fronted Barbet, Srilankan small barbet, Streak Throated Woodpecker , Crimson backed Flameback, Yellow eared bulbul, Ceylon Scimitar Babbler , Orintal blue monarch.
Activities
Birdwatching, Flora & Fauna Study ,Nature photography
Best Season
November to April is the best period and July and August also recommended months.
Things to Know
- Follow the instructions of our guide and work as a team. Assist the guide when needed
- Be prepared for extreme weather conditions such as heat, wind, slippery rain, flash floods, etc.
- It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing, footwear and separate equipment for these weather conditions.
- Our organization accepts no liability for accidents (animal attacks, injuries, illnesses, deaths) that may occur during these activities.
Itinerary
Arriving at Entrance of Makandawa Forest at 7.00am Evening at 2: 30pm
Briefly Explanation about the Birdwatching session
Starting the Birdwatching session
Birdwatching session will take 3 - 4 hours which coverd the endemic birds live in the Area.
Birdwatching session will ending at 10.00am Evening time at 5 pm
What's Included
- Entrance tickets
- Experienced Naturalist Guide
Excludes
- Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.
- Any tips for guide
Tour Details
07 :00 AM - 10 :00 PM 02.30 PM - 05 :00 PM
Guided Birdwatching Tours
Max 1 to 15 people guests
Kithulgala , Sri Lanka
English & German
Starting From
$80