Paradise Island Safari
Paradise Island Safari
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Safaris • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Paradise Island Safari Team offers keen insight and a unique perspective to some of the most famous wildlife sites in Wilpattu, Kumana, Minneriya and Bundala National Parks. We also provide hiking/trekking sessions to Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, bird watching tours, camping experiences, village trekking experiences and cycling tours around the country. Paradise Island Safari team is a well trained passionate, dedicated and experienced team with a high professional background to provide you the best quality of service that brings you up to the extreme pleasure during your holiday. We provide attractions and activities that interest you, including day tours, hiking/trekking, camping in the wilderness, cycling & adventure safari. We can make arrangements to suit your own personal needs and interests. Thus, turn an ordinary trip into the experience of a lifetime.
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Albert K
10 contributions
Jan 2023
As a local, I am very familiar with Sri Lanka’s nature reserves and amazing biodiversity. My best birding and trekking experiences have been with Dhanushka and his Paradise Island Safari team. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the local birds and habitats, has taken every hike imaginable but more importantly, he is well-prepared, emphasizes safety and comfort and is kind and fun to be with.
We have gone on a number of excursions with Dhanushka, including a trip to Mannar for bird watching and two trips to Horton Plains for birds, animals (including seeking out the Horton Plains leopards). Throughout these excursions, Dhanushka and his team took care of all our needs and planned each day’s activities beautifully.
On one of the Horton Plains trips, Dhanushka was able to encourage me and my family to take a lovely hike up Thotupula Mountain, the third highest peak in Sri Lanka. We took in the beautiful, fog-laden hills, and Dhanushka pointed to all the different types of flowers and plant life during our hike.
I highly recommend Dhanushka and Paradise Island Safari, particularly for those seeking a deeper knowledge and exposure to Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna.
Dr. Malathy Knight
We have gone on a number of excursions with Dhanushka, including a trip to Mannar for bird watching and two trips to Horton Plains for birds, animals (including seeking out the Horton Plains leopards). Throughout these excursions, Dhanushka and his team took care of all our needs and planned each day’s activities beautifully.
On one of the Horton Plains trips, Dhanushka was able to encourage me and my family to take a lovely hike up Thotupula Mountain, the third highest peak in Sri Lanka. We took in the beautiful, fog-laden hills, and Dhanushka pointed to all the different types of flowers and plant life during our hike.
I highly recommend Dhanushka and Paradise Island Safari, particularly for those seeking a deeper knowledge and exposure to Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna.
Dr. Malathy Knight
Written April 9, 2023
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Doris
Switzerland5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I went on a wonderful hike with Danushka through Loolecondera tea estate up to Kondegala Rock. The 360 view from up there was amazing. Danushka told me a lot about Sri Lanka’s nature and wildlife. His knowledge is really impressive. He was also great company and I can fully recommend him for hikes in the Hills between Gampola and Kandy.
Written March 14, 2023
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Hewa Ambepitiya
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Our trip to Wilpattu National Park was nothing short of unforgettable. Dhanushka and his team navigated us through the jungle pathways of the humongous park and was determined to show us the best wildlife Wilpattu had to offer. Dhanushka is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and he strived to answer every question we threw at him. The team made it such a fun day and gave us plenty of photo opportunities. Would highly recommend anyone who is passionate about wildlife to experience this tour for themselves. Will not disappoint.
Written April 27, 2023
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Lakshan A
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Friends
We wanted to do something special and different for our friends bachelor party.
So we went on a jungle Safari with the wedding crew to enjoy Sri Lankans precious’s natural beauty “Wilpattu”.
Dhanushka and his team were extremely accommodative and looked after us like family from the point of pick up till the drop off. We saw bunch of wild animals at their natural habitat, including the leopard and some gorgeous scenery.
More than anything it’s the passion and the extensive amount of knowledge Dhanushka carries with him that showed us another dimension to the wildlife.
Highly recommended to anyone who wish to have a safe, enjoyable trip and be widely educated on Sri Lankan natural habitats.
So we went on a jungle Safari with the wedding crew to enjoy Sri Lankans precious’s natural beauty “Wilpattu”.
Dhanushka and his team were extremely accommodative and looked after us like family from the point of pick up till the drop off. We saw bunch of wild animals at their natural habitat, including the leopard and some gorgeous scenery.
More than anything it’s the passion and the extensive amount of knowledge Dhanushka carries with him that showed us another dimension to the wildlife.
Highly recommended to anyone who wish to have a safe, enjoyable trip and be widely educated on Sri Lankan natural habitats.
Written April 17, 2023
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Grevillia
Adelaide, Australia264 contributions
Feb 2023
We really enjoyed our 15 day Birding and Wildlife trip with Dhanushka as our naturalist. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the birds and wildlife of his country. Dhanushka looked after us all, made sure that everyone shared the experiences. He was fun to be with. We highly recommend trips with Dhanush
Written February 23, 2023
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Robert J
Elsternwick, Australia4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Dhanushka and his expert guides looked after us very well. We visited Udawattakele Forest Reserve nears Galle and Kanneliya and Kottawa Forest Reserve near Galle. They have excellent knowledge of Sri Lankan birds including calls which make identification and visual confirmation quite easy. I would recommend Dhanushka and his team for both beginners and long time birders. Well done.
Written February 11, 2020
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Irina S
Mayen, Germany6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I did hiking on knuckles mountains while my first holiday in sri lanka this year. Never did anything like this before, but I always felt save and good cared with the three guys (Dhanushka, a Male-nurse and one local man unimaginable in flip-flops). They brought lunch, water and leeches-socks for me and helped me to challenge tricky rope. The pictures taken during the hike were send to me while Google drive, especially when you travel alone nice to have some pictures with yourself at.
I enjoyed this trip very much and fell in love with the beautiful nature, I'm sure I will come again and explore more. I can only recommend these hiking trips for every nature interested person and active vacationer.
I enjoyed this trip very much and fell in love with the beautiful nature, I'm sure I will come again and explore more. I can only recommend these hiking trips for every nature interested person and active vacationer.
Written February 3, 2020
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iphotographmagic
Brisbane, Australia79 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Dharnuskha is a Gold Star Naturalist.
Our recent 15 day photographic Wildlife Tour to Sri Lanka, was greatly enhanced by Dharnushka"s knowledge, passion, tenacity and humour as our tour naturalist.
I would not like to bring photographers back to Sri Lanka without Dharnushka leading us to the Wildlife Wonders Sri Lanka has to offer. WIthout such an expert, it would be easy to miss some special sightings.
Dharnushka, we thank you for making our Sri Lankan Experience one we always remember with joy, wonderful memories and a stunning collection of images.
Julie Geldard
Director
IPhotographMagic
Our recent 15 day photographic Wildlife Tour to Sri Lanka, was greatly enhanced by Dharnushka"s knowledge, passion, tenacity and humour as our tour naturalist.
I would not like to bring photographers back to Sri Lanka without Dharnushka leading us to the Wildlife Wonders Sri Lanka has to offer. WIthout such an expert, it would be easy to miss some special sightings.
Dharnushka, we thank you for making our Sri Lankan Experience one we always remember with joy, wonderful memories and a stunning collection of images.
Julie Geldard
Director
IPhotographMagic
Written March 3, 2023
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Amanda L
4 contributions
Feb 2023
My husband and I did a 15 day birding and wildlife tour with Dhanushka. It was the best experience I’ve ever had. He is funny, he is kind, he is passionate , he is knowledgeable . But most importantly he cares about his country and preserving its nature for future generations. Congratulations Dhanushka we left part of our heart behind.
Written February 20, 2023
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Vikum A
Melbourne, Australia14 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
If you are looking for a thrilling safari adventure, this company is an excellent choice. Their guides are incredibly passionate about wildlife and their enthusiasm is infectious. They make the experience fun and educational, sharing their knowledge and helping you appreciate the beauty and nature. The trip to Wilpattu was well organised.
Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience the Sri Lankan wilderness and create unforgettable memories.
A day well spent.
Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience the Sri Lankan wilderness and create unforgettable memories.
A day well spent.
Written April 17, 2023
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