Sri Lanka: Ceylon Sojourn – Birding Tour

Sri Lanka is a great destination for the all-round naturalist, with a list of more than 20 mammal species regularly recorded on this tour (usually including Leopard and Asian Elephant), as well as a profusion of colorful butterflies, and a discrete set of reptiles unique to the island, not of course to mention 35 endemic bird species. On top of all of this is a vibrant, and unique, Buddhist culture, dating back thousands of years, which has led to the birds and other wildlife being both abundant and approachable; and making for a fascinating tour from a cultural perspective. Sri Lanka is also an excellent tour for the “foodie”, with the cuisine often also providing a major tour highlight for many too. While this is a well-established, and popular, birding destination among British and European birders, it remains relatively little known and less visited by those from North America. That is likely to change thanks to the great parks, excellent facilities, and relatively easy birding that this unique nation offers.