Bundala National Park Safari From Hambantota Seaport
Description
Your private safari at Bundala National Park begins after ticket verification at the main entrance. Travel by jeep through peaceful lagoons, wetlands, reservoir banks, and open grasslands, with excellent chances to observe wildlife in their natural surroundings. Bundala is especially famous for birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, ibises, and birds of prey, making it a great destination for bird photography. You may also spot elephants, Spotted Deer, Wild Water Buffalo, Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards, and other wildlife during the safari. The scenic wetlands offer beautiful photography opportunities, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. After the safari, you will be transferred back comfortably to Hambantota Seaport in time for your cruise departure.
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Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, strategically located along major international shipping routes, serves as a pivotal maritime hub in the Indian Ocean. With modern infrastructure and deep-water facilities, it facilitates global trade and enhances Sri Lanka's connectivity, fostering economic growth and regional cooperation.
You will be entering the Bundala Biosphere Reserve to feast your eyes on over a hundred common, rare and endangered migratory birds that make their temporary homes. Make sure to bring your cameras and binoculars because you will also get to see a number of colorful butterfly species, various mammals, amphibians and more. The rich ecosystem of the swampy marshes will open up a whole new world for you to see and learn about. You will be traveling in a multi-terrain (4WD) game vehicle. The safari takes serious consideration of your safety and therefore, with regards to the wild elephants and other larger wildlife, and while the vehicle may stop at intervals, it is strongly advised that you do not descend from your jeep for safety purposes (especially when coming upon lone elephants or large herds, which may get aggressive when disturbed). You are also asked to follow the advice of your safari guide at all. times during the safari.
Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, strategically located along major international shipping routes, serves as a pivotal maritime hub in the Indian Ocean. With modern infrastructure and deep-water facilities, it facilitates global trade and enhances Sri Lanka's connectivity, fostering economic growth and regional cooperation.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up you from Port Gates of Hambantota
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Saw incredible birds but also a variety of animals including 2 types of mongoose, deer, lizards, and 2 types of monkeys. On the way saw water buffalo. Cattle were grazing along the main highway, even on the medium. They have crocodiles and we were able to see their eyes in the water but not their whole bodies. The park was less than 30 minutes away so got there quickly and had plenty of time for driving around. The jeep was comfortable. It had a cover so you were protected from the sun.
Imagine our surprise, when we ended up at yala, which wasn't listed in the description, it was the best surprise ever.And one of the most incredible safaris We wonder why it's not listed that you're actually going to both parks. That's something that the provider may want to look into other than that.It was the most perfect day.I can't recommend this company more
We did see many birds and land animals. We did not realize how (for seniors) difficult it was to get up and down from the vehicles. Driver Laksha was helpful with that, and a good guide overall.
We had a great birding safari in Bundala, organized by Lakpura. I had initially booked with TripAdvisor, then canceled because I was concerned about getting back to my cruise ship on time. A Lakpura representative reached out to me to see if there was a problem they could help with. Indeed, they were able to offer a trip at a time that worked great for our cruise arrival and departure. We had a comfortable air-conditioned car and careful driver from the cruise terminal to the park, where we transferred to our safari vehicle and park guide. The trip in the park was fantastic. In addition to fabulous birds, we saw an elephant quietly grazing, so close that my video recorded his munching sounds. We also saw two kinds of monkeys, land monitors, and crocodiles. Our guide, Lena, was very good at spotting, and was able to identify all of the birds and other animals. He had a bird book and showed us the entries for many species as we stopped to view. He was also an excellent driver on the rutted park roads. I highly recommend working with Lakpura to book a Bundala tour. From their website you can contact them, and link up in WhatsApp to converse easily.
J32096U03 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.
Well organised drive with knowledgeable guide. Saw lots & had a fantastic experience. Thank you. Clear comms & pick up from & drop off to cruise port. Only negative was we had agreed to share a driver, but they had given the other couple a different pick up time. Was only 30 mins, so once they arrived, off we went for this great trip. Thank you.
Booked 3hr jeep safari trip via viator, with loc rep Lakpura LLC. Communication with both Viator and Lakpura was very efficient. Similar our driver was waiting for us at the Port. Good safe driver and he was very knowledgeable about the wildlife we saw, particularly the names of the numerous birds we saw. A good, fun trip. Would recommend.
