Camping in Sri Lanka

Camping in Sri Lanka could be one of the greatest experiences you will ever have. Camping can be combined with other adventure activities, such as hiking/trekking, fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking, giving one the ultimate outdoor experience.

Sri Lanka has a wide range of camping experiences with breathtaking views with a lifetime of memory.

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  Wildlife camping

Sri Lanka has preserved national parks scattered throughout the country. There are 22 National Parks declared in Sri Lanka. Each national park is unique and rich in the highest biodiversity.

• Forest camping in the preserved forests

Sri Lanka has many preserved forests. These forest areas are considered to be very special and rich in the highest biodiversity.

Rain forest camping in the UNESCO world heritage Sinharaja Rain ForestSinharaja rainforest located in south-west Sri Lanka. It is the last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Most of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife for birds. The reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. Rainforest camping in Sinharaja would be the most unforgettable experience.

• Cultural camping experience 

The indigenous people in Sri Lanka are considered “Veddas”. The Veddha village camping experience enables us to interact with them. The nature trail in the jungle with Veddhas would be perfect to understand how they hunt for food and to learn their way of life.

• Minor campsites 

There are thousands of places that are not touched by most of the crowds. It is going to be an unforgettable experience to discover the hidden beauty in the country.

Here are some of the most famous camping sites in Sri Lanka.

• Yala National Park
• Udawalawe National park
• Knuckles Mountain Range
• Wilpattu National park
• Kumana National park
• Sinharaja Rainforest
• Meemure
• Sorabora Lake, Mahiyanganaya
• Vaddha Village Dambana
• Kithulgala Forest Reserve

Camping in Sri Lanka can be combined with other adventure activities. We are here to offer you the best camping experience