Simply extraordinary & Unforgettable Stay at middle of the Jungle on Leopard Nest!

A good vacation for me is to go to warm weather in a camp site at luxurious nest with the experience of wild life. What is the first place comes to your mind?

For me, It’s Leopard Nest at Yala.

After the restless week I packed my luggage to go to most waited vacation. I reached the camp site within 4 hours via Southern Expressway from Colombo. This is located in very close to Yala National Park.

Yala (යාල) National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park is located about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

Leopard nest is a unique campsite that returns the true essence of an ultimate clamping experience with elegance, romance and adventure while minimizing the environmental footprints.  We had a heartiest welcome with Sri Lankan warm Hospitality.

We’ve stayed at the luxurious Tree Nest. It built on the “Palu” tree (Manilkara Hexandra). The tree nest is totally supported by the tree. 

The Tree Nest : Overlooking the green forest with a distance view of the Indian Ocean, The Tree Nest provides a unique experience to the guests. This unit consist with one double room and open deck that gives an enormous opportunity to enjoy the nature whilst enjoying the comfort of a tree house nest at an elevation of 22 feet above the ground level.

It is a mix of perfect ambiance and perfect gateway to the nature. 

Rooms are filled with all the facilities, comfy beds, the outdoor showers are lovely too with superb cleanliness.

We had a perfect candlelight barbecue dinner with the campfire at under the trees, Slight breeze made us feel better perfect. This was remarkable dinner and best spot to have a hearty breakfast too. The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation. Fresh food with full of mouthwatering dishes.

They will offer you the remarkable moments to your life with the taste of Sri Lanka's nature and fauna.

Jeep Safaris with Leopard Nest is not just a normal jeep safari. It gives you a memorable ride through the jungle avoiding the roads that other jeeps are taking. Well experienced naturalists will accompany you during each ride to make sure that you get the maximum out of the half day or full day you spend in the national park. We are located just 6 kms away from the main entrance of Yala National Park and 22kms away from Bundala National Park.

We had a peaceful stay and a wonderful time. In retrospect I wish we stayed longer. Definitely again will mark our foot step very soon. If you want to disconnect from the outer world and spend a perfect vacation with real wildlife experience, no need to think twice, It’s Leopard Nest at Yala. 

Luxury Tent : Overlooking some beautiful landscapes and thick bushes, Luxury Tent provides a comfortable luxury glamping experience to the guests. This unit consists with a large bed room and a large deck enabling the clients to enjoy the surrounding environment whilst reading a book from the Library.

The Jungle Nest : Surrounded by thick bushes with a shade of a large tree, The Jungle Nest provides a real jungle glamping experience to the guests. This unit consist with a large bed room with enough space to include an extra bed and a large deck to enjoy the glimpse of wildlife

11 out of 10!

Contact Leopard Nest
Phone : +94 114 332 948
Email : reservations@leopardnest.com

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Amazing Experience of Hot Air Balloons in Dambulla with Srilanka Balloon

When I think of life experience, Make a dream is a very influential phase of my life. 

My very first hot air balloon ride was also like this it was spectacular, I can’t tell you how amazing and it was a magical experience. A big thanks to the Sri Lanka Ballooning Company especially Samy Chief Pilot of Srilanka Balloon for being so friendly. 

If you live or visit in Sri Lanka,

You should check them out!

Because they have so many success stories to share with you. 

Early in the morning the balloon pilots assessed the wind speed. Balloon flights can be a little fickle. That is, you can schedule something and then it might be canceled due to poor wind conditions.

Fortunately, the wind was very calm on Sunday morning, and we were able to embark on our journey. Our Chief Pilot was Samy, a wonderful Turkish pilot with high qualified and owned the Turkish Air Balloon company as well. 

The Core Pilot and his professional crew prepared the balloon and watched with anticipation we departed shortly before 05:00 AM

I’m smiling here, but really I’m sort of … freaking out. I’m afraid of heights, for one. And then I kept thinking about all these silly things: What if my camera falls? What if I faint? What if I … fall out of the basket But I thought, 

Yes, I can do this. Our balloon was up..

And then it was time to climb in! At first I was calm… And then, not so much… 

Here’s a shot my husband took of our balloon sailing up into the air so gorgeous! 

The views below were amazing! 
I kept thinking about how different the world looks from the perspective.

It’s beyond Gorgeous.

Sunrise in the air above this breathtaking scenery is hardly to describe! 

There was fully of fabulous views of mountains (Specially Sigiriya and Pidurangala) I just can suggest that you go on your own ride to make this stunning experience. 

We got really close to the Kandalama Lake to he got us close enough that I could see the pebbles in the water. 

Our Chief Pilot Samy talked with fisher men in Sinhala (Ayubowan) asking about the prices of the fish it was one of the favorite parts of my journey. 

I was very jittery about the landing, but it ended up being as smooth as silk. 

We made it! 

We got the champagne after landing.. Then I asked why we celebrate the landing..                               Samy's answer is It’s customary when you land to toast a hot air balloon flight with a glass of champagne. This is a long tradition, and history as this. 

"The first hot air balloon flights were started in the 1780s in France. The passengers were the French aristocracy, who were not very popular with the poor – especially the farmers, who did not like the balloons landing on their fields. They would often attack a balloon with pitchforks.

The aristocracy could not conceive that the farmers found them unpopular. They thought that the farmers were afraid of the balloons, thinking that, with their burners, they believed they were some kind of strange fire-breathing dragon.

The passengers carried champagne to drink in the flight but decided that they could give the farmers a bottle as a gesture of goodwill. This would show them that, far from being a part of a fierce dragon, they were simply friendly aristocrats.

It’s unlikely relationships between aristocrats and farmers were repaired there and then, but the champagne was gratefully received and was seen as a suitable payment for landing rights."

 

The tradition of drinking champagne after a hot air balloon flight is still alive today and certificates as a back to the ground and welcome. 

This was amazing adventure I will never forget my ride in the hot air balloon.

You can give magical surprise for your loved ones as a gift for their special moment. 

If you do, here’s my advice,

Work with a company with experienced and perfect safety record, like The Sri Lanka Ballooning

Be flexible. Because of wind conditions that are constantly changing, you may have to try two or three different days before finally getting up. 🎈

Don’t give up! It’s so worth it.

I hope you enjoy it! 👍

Tips..

• Sri Lanka Balloon - Company Website
• About - Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd
• Frequently Asked Questions about Sri Lanka Ballooning
• Sri Lanka Balloon Ride Reservation
• Contact - Sri Lanka Ballooning

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White water rafting...

Rafting is definitely one of my favorite adventures of my life.

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulagala. 

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