As this Sri Lanka Trekking Trail is one of the best activities amongst things to do from Colombo , we can arrange return transport for you from Colombo too.
Your excursion leader will meet you at pre pre-agreed location in Kithulgala and after a briefing on the tour and safety precautions, we will walk through the village and find our ferry.
From the landing point we start our trekking trail. The reserve has rich birdlife including many endemic species; making it a great spot for avid birdwatchers. The hike takes you through a thick canopy of lush forest with trees towering above and providing natural shade and coolness even on the hottest days.
The Makandawa Rainforest Reserve has several waterfalls and we will have a swim in one of the natural swimming “pools”,enjoy our packed lunch and start the returning journey.
Some of the birds that you may see in this area include: the Sri Lankan Wood Pigeon, White Faced Starling, Green-billed Coucal, Sri Lanka Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed Babbler, Sri Lanka Chestnut-backed Owlet and the Lesser Yellow Nape.
Finishing the trail, we take a swinging bridge back, or the same ferry to cross back.
Makandawa Rainforest
The Makandawa Rainforest Reserve is one of the oldest forest reserves in the country and is a significant protected area that is a birdwatcher’s paradise. With over 192 hectares of land, it is home to some of the most exotic and endangered wildlife including a dazzling array of endemic, migratory and resident birds.
The Makandawa Rainforest was declared as a forest reserve way back in 1903 and has been an important location for birders, nature photographers as well as wildlife academics, with the reserve being one of the best places in the country to observe and study a host of different creatures.
Bird watching is very rewarding in Makandawa as you will get a chance to see plenty of rare species including the Black Eagle, the Trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler, Chestnut backed Owlet, the Blue Magpie and the Red-faced Malkoha.
The forest reserve is also habitat to several species of mammals, insects, and amphibians; making your trekking trail at Makandawa a complete wildlife experience truly worth venturing upon.
The Makandawa Rainforest is ideally located just 2.5hr drive away from Colombo,making it an ideal thing to do from Colombo , activity.
