Tips for an amazing stay at my cheerful beach front Villa
Wildlife Safaris
We are located in the southern beach of Sri Lanka with easy access to some great wildlife parks with amazing wildlife sightings. We love helping our guests to have the best wildlife & nature experiences while they stay with us. The locations listed are well renowned for wildlife & nature and able to access fairly easily from our Villa. If you let us know your travel plans we can certainly advise you to do some of it on your way to us or going to the next destination.
Yala national Park is the world’s best place to see and photograph leopards. It is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, leopards , Sloth Bears and many other fauna and flora species. It is only a 1 hour and 50 minute drive from our Villa.
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Yala National Park - Katagamuwa Entrance
Kataragama - Situlpawwa RoadYala national Park is the world’s best place to see and photograph leopards. It is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, leopards , Sloth Bears and many other fauna and flora species. It is only a 1 hour and 50 minute drive from our Villa.
The Udawalawe National Park is the 3rd most visited park in the country and was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals ; mostly Elephants. It is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants and it is only a 1 hour 15 minute drive from our Villa.
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Udawalawa National Park
The Udawalawe National Park is the 3rd most visited park in the country and was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals ; mostly Elephants. It is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants and it is only a 1 hour 15 minute drive from our Villa.
As the first wetland to be declared a Ramsar site located along the southern coastline of Sri Lanka, this biologically rich national park is famous for its exotic migratory bird species. It consists of marshes, lagoons & sand dunes and invites thousands of migratory birds worldwide, to escape the winter. This park has a lot to offer, not only for bird enthusiasts, but for wildlife and nature enthusiasts as well. It's only 55 minutes drive away from the Villa.
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Nationaal Park van Bundala
As the first wetland to be declared a Ramsar site located along the southern coastline of Sri Lanka, this biologically rich national park is famous for its exotic migratory bird species. It consists of marshes, lagoons & sand dunes and invites thousands of migratory birds worldwide, to escape the winter. This park has a lot to offer, not only for bird enthusiasts, but for wildlife and nature enthusiasts as well. It's only 55 minutes drive away from the Villa.
Sightseeing
You could do a 20 minute walk along the beach and will reach this place. You may go here in the night or early morning [ depending on the type of fish you want ] and buy the most fresh sea food you can ever get.
Kalametiya Fishery Harbour
You could do a 20 minute walk along the beach and will reach this place. You may go here in the night or early morning [ depending on the type of fish you want ] and buy the most fresh sea food you can ever get.
Food scene
Though the Villa has a good affordable menu , this is a great place to try various type of Sri Lankan food and Sweet Meats.
Hela Bojun Hala, Department Of Agriculture
Though the Villa has a good affordable menu , this is a great place to try various type of Sri Lankan food and Sweet Meats.
Historical & Religious Places
This beautiful historical site is just 5 minutes drive away from the Villa . If you are up to a walk it will be a good opportunity to understand the community and how their days go by too.
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Unnamed RoadThis beautiful historical site is just 5 minutes drive away from the Villa . If you are up to a walk it will be a good opportunity to understand the community and how their days go by too.
From the Villa you will reach this historical site in 45 minutes.
It is believed that the site in which the Mulkirigala Temple is located has had some kind of shrine or temple in it for the past 2000 years. Developed as one of the most important sacred sites in the country by several kings who all contributed to its establishment, the Mulkirigala temple complex today stands as a testament of how history and culture intertwine with nature in this tropical paradise island.
The temple has been known by many names in the past, and to this day, is referred to as Mulgirigala, Muvathitigala, Muhudungiri and Dakkhina Vihara for various reasons. It is believed that in the Anuradhapura era (377 BC to 1017 AD) that one of 32 saplings produced by the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree in the capital was planted on this location, at the time known as Giriba Viharaya. According to a stone inscription found near a pond, the temple was known as Samuddagiri Viharaya during the Polonnaruwa Era (1056 AD – 1212 AD). Early European visitors named it Adam’s Berg, mistaking it for Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) and believing that Adam and Eve from the Bible were buried in this location.
The temple itself is an elaborate complex of five compounds that contain, in total, seven Viharas and seven prominent Buddha Statues. The temple is also known for its paintings from the Kandy Era.
Mulkirigala Rock Monastery
From the Villa you will reach this historical site in 45 minutes.
It is believed that the site in which the Mulkirigala Temple is located has had some kind of shrine or temple in it for the past 2000 years. Developed as one of the most important sacred sites in the country by several kings who all contributed to its establishment, the Mulkirigala temple complex today stands as a testament of how history and culture intertwine with nature in this tropical paradise island.
The temple has been known by many names in the past, and to this day, is referred to as Mulgirigala, Muvathitigala, Muhudungiri and Dakkhina Vihara for various reasons. It is believed that in the Anuradhapura era (377 BC to 1017 AD) that one of 32 saplings produced by the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree in the capital was planted on this location, at the time known as Giriba Viharaya. According to a stone inscription found near a pond, the temple was known as Samuddagiri Viharaya during the Polonnaruwa Era (1056 AD – 1212 AD). Early European visitors named it Adam’s Berg, mistaking it for Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) and believing that Adam and Eve from the Bible were buried in this location.
The temple itself is an elaborate complex of five compounds that contain, in total, seven Viharas and seven prominent Buddha Statues. The temple is also known for its paintings from the Kandy Era.
Nature Reserves
This awesome nature highlight is just 10 minute drive away from us.
Enjoy the coastal beauty of southern Sri Lanka but among many things to do in Tangalle, is to explore the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary; the oldest on this island. Take a Lagoon Safari and spend some time on a day excursion you will truly cherish. The biodiversity of this birding hotspot makes it a wonderland for avid birdwatchers.
A landscape highlighted by mangroves and be speckled with over 150 species of endemic and migratory birds – is a treat not to be missed. This day tour will keep you fascinated, as the waters reveal and conceal schools of fish numbering over 40 species – besides the reptiles and mammals who also inhabit the Park. The local fishing community will come into sight as you move on your boat safari; it’s your call to stop and take in local, traditional ways of fishing and watch the interactions of these people.
Should you like to take a break from the Lagoon Safari and birding, you can step off for a short forest trail which leads to some ruins dating back centuries. You may catch sight of regal peacocks and curious monkeys and, if lucky, quiet porcupines, whilst on the trail. No doubt, the Kalametiya Birding Safari offers you a colourful array of avifauna surrounded by their melodious calls, whilst you adventure upon canoes in the lapping waters of the lagoon. Enjoy the coastal beauty of southern Sri Lanka but among many things to do in Tangalle, is to explore the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary; the oldest on this island. Take a Lagoon Safari and spend some time on a day excursion you will truly cherish. The biodiversity of this birding hotspot makes it a wonderland for avid birdwatchers.
A landscape highlighted by mangroves and bespeckled with over 150 species of endemic and migratory birds – is a treat not to be missed. This day tour will keep you fascinated, as the waters reveal and conceal schools of fish numbering over 40 species – besides the reptiles and mammals who also inhabit the Park. The local fishing community will come into sight as you move on your boat safari; it’s your call to stop and take in local, traditional ways of fishing and watch the interactions of these people.
Should you like to take a break from the Lagoon Safari and birding, you can step off for a short forest trail which leads to some ruins dating back centuries. You may catch sight of regal peacocks and curious monkeys and, if lucky, quiet porcupines, whilst on the trail. No doubt, the Kalametiya Birding Safari offers you a colourful array of avifauna surrounded by their melodious calls, whilst you adventure upon canoes in the lapping waters of the lagoon.
Kalametiya Bird sanctuary
This awesome nature highlight is just 10 minute drive away from us.
Enjoy the coastal beauty of southern Sri Lanka but among many things to do in Tangalle, is to explore the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary; the oldest on this island. Take a Lagoon Safari and spend some time on a day excursion you will truly cherish. The biodiversity of this birding hotspot makes it a wonderland for avid birdwatchers.
A landscape highlighted by mangroves and be speckled with over 150 species of endemic and migratory birds – is a treat not to be missed. This day tour will keep you fascinated, as the waters reveal and conceal schools of fish numbering over 40 species – besides the reptiles and mammals who also inhabit the Park. The local fishing community will come into sight as you move on your boat safari; it’s your call to stop and take in local, traditional ways of fishing and watch the interactions of these people.
Should you like to take a break from the Lagoon Safari and birding, you can step off for a short forest trail which leads to some ruins dating back centuries. You may catch sight of regal peacocks and curious monkeys and, if lucky, quiet porcupines, whilst on the trail. No doubt, the Kalametiya Birding Safari offers you a colourful array of avifauna surrounded by their melodious calls, whilst you adventure upon canoes in the lapping waters of the lagoon. Enjoy the coastal beauty of southern Sri Lanka but among many things to do in Tangalle, is to explore the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary; the oldest on this island. Take a Lagoon Safari and spend some time on a day excursion you will truly cherish. The biodiversity of this birding hotspot makes it a wonderland for avid birdwatchers.
A landscape highlighted by mangroves and bespeckled with over 150 species of endemic and migratory birds – is a treat not to be missed. This day tour will keep you fascinated, as the waters reveal and conceal schools of fish numbering over 40 species – besides the reptiles and mammals who also inhabit the Park. The local fishing community will come into sight as you move on your boat safari; it’s your call to stop and take in local, traditional ways of fishing and watch the interactions of these people.
Should you like to take a break from the Lagoon Safari and birding, you can step off for a short forest trail which leads to some ruins dating back centuries. You may catch sight of regal peacocks and curious monkeys and, if lucky, quiet porcupines, whilst on the trail. No doubt, the Kalametiya Birding Safari offers you a colourful array of avifauna surrounded by their melodious calls, whilst you adventure upon canoes in the lapping waters of the lagoon.
As stars shine on wild night oceans, mother sea turtles slowly emerge from the depths and amble on to the southern beaches of Sri Lanka. A coastal stretch in Kalametiya, Tangalle hides the shadows of gentle nesting turtles looking for the right sand to lay their eggs. This coastal stretch, known as Rekawa Beach, is not only known for its moonlit turtle nesting grounds, but a turtle-loving community called the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) invites you to responsibly watch turtles nesting! Turtle watching in Rekawa is unlike commercial Turtle Hatcheries which don’t contribute to real turtle conservation in Sri Lanka. This is a more guilt-free, soul-lifting experience that lets you ethically look-but-don’t-touch.
Turtle watching in Sri Lanka is available all year round, with a high season from April to July, and a low season from October to January. However, each turtle quest is filled with that same quiet awe; your sandy, moonlit front-row seat lets you actually witness a mama turtle use her flippers to dig a hole and fill the sandy nest with her clutch of soft-shelled eggs. Depending on the species, a typical clutch may contain 50 – 200 eggs! After laying, she tenderly re-fills the nest with sand, re-sculpting and smoothing the surface, and then camouflages the nest with vegetation. Afterwards, she leaves her babies to the care of the TCP – who are committed to making sure the eggs hatch safely – and returns to the sea. As far as ‘Things to do in Tangalle’ goes, this would be the most magical.
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Turtle Watch Rekawa
Rekawa RoadAs stars shine on wild night oceans, mother sea turtles slowly emerge from the depths and amble on to the southern beaches of Sri Lanka. A coastal stretch in Kalametiya, Tangalle hides the shadows of gentle nesting turtles looking for the right sand to lay their eggs. This coastal stretch, known as Rekawa Beach, is not only known for its moonlit turtle nesting grounds, but a turtle-loving community called the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) invites you to responsibly watch turtles nesting! Turtle watching in Rekawa is unlike commercial Turtle Hatcheries which don’t contribute to real turtle conservation in Sri Lanka. This is a more guilt-free, soul-lifting experience that lets you ethically look-but-don’t-touch.
Turtle watching in Sri Lanka is available all year round, with a high season from April to July, and a low season from October to January. However, each turtle quest is filled with that same quiet awe; your sandy, moonlit front-row seat lets you actually witness a mama turtle use her flippers to dig a hole and fill the sandy nest with her clutch of soft-shelled eggs. Depending on the species, a typical clutch may contain 50 – 200 eggs! After laying, she tenderly re-fills the nest with sand, re-sculpting and smoothing the surface, and then camouflages the nest with vegetation. Afterwards, she leaves her babies to the care of the TCP – who are committed to making sure the eggs hatch safely – and returns to the sea. As far as ‘Things to do in Tangalle’ goes, this would be the most magical.
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