PROGRAMME
: Safari Camp in Udawalawa National Park
    DURATION
: 1 night/ 2 days - 2 Nights/ 3 Days Programme
    PERIOD
: Valid till 31st December 2010
 
      Day 1
Arrive At Udawalawa National Park (FB)
 
  Arrive at the Park entrance around 12 Noon [or evening].
 
  Get into the 4WD Jeep at the park entrance to be driven to your campsite.
The MAHOORA SAFARI CAMP is situated about 16 km inside the park next to the Walawe Ganga River (which feeds the nearby Udawalawe reservoir). Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for meals – this is camping in style! The camp is set up prior to your arrival, transporting in comfortable tents, a fully equipped kitchen, chairs and tables, hammocks, flushable toilets, showers and even cold beer. On your return from the afternoon safari, you will be welcomed with a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting – the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need.
 
  After the lunch we will be starting the safari in Udawalawa National Park by 4WD Jeep.
 
UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK is located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo city. The 30,821 hectare dry zone game park has an annual rainfall of 1,524 mm and an average temperature of 29.40C. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds – adults and young, feeding and bathing or playing in the water! In addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts. A 4WD open-top safari is the only way to see all the wonders this protected reserve has to offer, and our experienced and knowledgeable nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience.
 
  Finishing the evening jeep safari, return to the Mahoora Safari Campsite
  which lit by, lanterns and the campfire.
 
  Enjoy the dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at the Mahoora Safari Camp
  in Udawalawa National Park.
 
  SHEDULE
  • Arrive at the Park entrance and driven to Mahoora Safari Campsite by 4WD Jeep.
  • Enjoy the Sri Lankan lunch at the campsite.
  • Evening safari at Udawalawa National Park
  • Back to Mahoora Safari Camp for Dinner.
  • Overnight stay at the Mahoora Safari Camp.
    Day 2                       Full Day Safari in Udawalawa National Park
 
  We will leave for a full day safari in Udawalawa National Park after the breakfast.


This safari would be an unforgettable bird watching experience as “Udawalawe” is one of the best parks for bird watching too. The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the 192 square km parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket Tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White Necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama - The forest Nightingale, Strol Billed Kin Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers. Among the migrant birds are the forest wagtails, Indian Pitta, Whiskered Terns, Osprey Sand Pipers and Terns.
 
  Back at the Camp in the evening. Rest of the day at leisure.
 
  BBQ Dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at Mahoora Safari Camp in
  Udawalawa National Park.
 
    Day 3                              Depature
 
  Departure to your next destination after the morning safari which will be done after
 the breakfast.
- End of the Programme -
 
ACCOMMODATION
 
Mahoora Standard Camp
"Number of Pax
Rate per person in Sterling £
2 Pax
1 night / 2 days*
£175
2 nights / 3 days*
£290
 
Mahoora Luxury Camp
"Number of Pax
Rate per person in Sterling £
2 Pax
1 night / 2 days*
£260
2 nights / 3 days*
£455
 
*If you are staying only 1 night, you will leave the National Park after a morning safari on day 02
 
MAHOORA STANDARD SAFARI CAMPING – A SUMMARY OF “WHAT IS ON OFFER”
  • Camp Toilets and washing facilities with running water.
  • Spacious tents provided with all basic needs would be made up in the most pleasing manner [Raised beds /mattresses and linen].
  • Comfortable dining arrangements with tables and chairs
  • Well stocked bar to purchase your drinks.
  • Chilled beverages will be available during the safaris / unlimited safari time.
  • Freshly prepared food and beverages would be served, as requested and any other needs would be attended to. [Full board operation]
  • Basic Ala-cart menu / Fully illuminated site in the night / Uniformed experienced courteous & Friendly staff.
  • Entrance fees & Gvt. Taxes.
 
MAHOORA LUXURY SAFARI CAMPING – A SUMMARY OF “WHAT IS ON OFFER”
  • Personal toilets and washing facilities [Hot and Cold water]
  • Raised beds / Ultra spacious tents with “bed room” and “living open areas”
  • Fully furnished site.
  • Unlimited alcoholic non alcoholic beverages from a well stocked bar.
  • Land Rover Defender or Land Cruiser Jeeps / Unlimited chilled beverages during the Safari / /Unlimited safari time.
  • Special Lunch and Dinner settings in the camp / 7 course dinner menu / live cooking for breakfast / Staff in VIP uniforms with 3 years camping experience attending to every need.
  • Laptop & Digital camera charging facilities
  • Entrance fees and Govt taxes.
  • Transport from the park entrance to the camp, during safaris and then back to the park entrance after conclusion of stay is provided.
 
OUR RATES INCLUDE
  • Safaris at National Park, including transport from the entrance of the park to the campsite and back to the entrance in a non-A/C open 4WD vehicles.
  • Entrance fees to the parks.
  • Wild life Dep. Service charge for trackers.
  • Services of a well trained Eco Team, Team Leader / Naturalist.
  • Accommodation in fully serviced movable standard camps with meals, on full board basis at National parks with Lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 2/3.
  • All government taxes.
 
OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
  • Transportation up to the park entrance and beyond the park entrance on day 2/3.
  • Any additional beverages or food, which would be ordered extra.
  • Any tips to the staff.
  • Any personal effects not mentioned here.
 
IMPORTANT FACTORS
  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc are recommended.
 
PAYMENT POLICY:
Full payment with the confirmation
 
CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • 90 Days or more - £150 Administrative fee
  • 60 to 89 Days - 15 % of the tour cost will be charged
  • 30 to 59 Days - 25 % of the tour cost will be charged
  • 14 Days to 29 Days - 50 % of the tour cost will be charged.
  • 8 Days to 13 Days - 75 % of the tour cost will be charged.
  • Less than 7 days no refund.
 
*Days will be counted from the 6.00am on the tour starting day.
 
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