Discover the rich birdlife of Bundala National Park on a bird-watching tour led by a knowledgeable local driver/guide. Before entering the park, you’ll receive a short briefing on the route, safety guidelines, and responsible wildlife viewing practices to ensure minimal disturbance to animals and their habitats.

Travel through lagoons, salt pans, grasslands, scrub forest, and coastal dunes—habitats that support a wide variety of resident and migratory birds throughout the year. With the help of the guide, observe water birds such as flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, egrets, and spoonbills feeding in shallow waters, while shorebirds and waders gather along the salt flats.

As the tour continues, explore areas where smaller forest and wetland species thrive, including kingfishers, bee-eaters, rollers, woodpeckers, barbets, and bulbuls. Your guide will share insights into bird behaviour, seasonal migration, and the ecological importance of Bundala’s wetlands.

There will be regular stops for quiet observation and photography, allowing you to experience the park in a calm and respectful way. While birds are the main focus, other wildlife such as elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, buffalo, and monitor lizards may also be seen moving naturally through the park.

The tour ends with a relaxed drive towards the exit, offering final bird-watching opportunities and scenic views. This experience is ideal for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers seeking an educational and responsible wildlife safari in southern Sri Lanka.

Please note:
Respect Park rules.
Follow instructions given by your driver/guide.
No close encounter.
No guaranteed sightings.