Embark on a captivating swamp exploration in Muturajawela Wetlands, discovering a diverse range of birds and flora. Join an experienced guide for an inspiring bird-watching adventure near Colombo and Negombo.
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Muthurajawela Visitor Centre මුතුරාජාවේල පරිසර කෙන්ද්රය - You will be greeted by our warm staff and will be briefed on the two-hour programme by your guide/naturalist before entering the wetlands.
Once in the wetlands, you will be able to witness firsthand, the reasons why the Muthurajawela sanctuary is renowned as one of the best natural habitats closer to the capital city of Colombo. Home to a dazzling array of birds, mammals, reptiles and flora, this natural haven is a hotspot for all those with an enthusiasm for the wild.
Sri Lanka’s Day Tours owning company Eco Team’s Specialised Birding Arm offers professional and quality birding and nature tours in Sri Lanka since year 2000 for the birding community around the world with varied levels of interest
We have carefully planned every birding and nature tour to maximize our birding success by visiting as many habitats, altitudinal zones, and local lesser known hideouts as possible while still maintaining a reasonable tour pace
- Complimentary bottled water
- Included boat fee
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Any extra beverages or food consumed
- Any tips
It is a captivating pursuit for those enthralled by avian observation amidst splendid natural settings. The Muthurajawela wetland hosts in excess of 194 botanical species, spread across seven distinct types of vegetation such as marshes, lactic flora, shrubbery, reeds, swamps, prairies, riverine terrains, and mangrove woodlands.
Muthurajawela wetland is a sanctuary not just for feathered creatures, but it also shelters a variety of aquatic life, reptilian species, and mammals, some of which are on the national list of endangered species.
Having the company of a seasoned bird-watching expert or naturalist elevates this experience, making it even more enriching and motivational.
The site serves as an excellent day trip option, easily reached from either Colombo or Negombo due to its geographical convenience to these urban centers.
Offers a chance to engage with the indigenous fishing communities.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
