United Kingdom

Dave and Sarah Hobson with Jith - 14 Aug 2011

26 July to 9th August 2011    - 15 nights 16  days

Well where do we start. Thank you Jith for an amazing trip. We wasn’t sure what we would make of Sri Lanka but we love it and thanks to you for all your knowledge of the cultural side. 
We came to Sri Lanka mainly for the birds and wildlife. Before we arrived in Sri Lanka we exchanged lots of emails asking if we could see bats and leopards. He delivered us with 100s of bats and 3 leopards so was very happy. Birdwatching wise was excellent. We saw 27 of 33 endemic birds, 175 species of Birds in total of which 112 where new (would have been happy with a 100).

Pat & Garry and Monica and John Kirby with Jith in Bundala Wetland

01st to 15th Nov. 2011,

Judith, Alan and Jane, Jeff at Horton Plain

13th to 29th November 2011

A wonderful trip to this beautiful island expertly organized and guided by Jith and ably assisted by Mr. Silva, who charming and courteous driver. Wonderful scenery, great food and opportunities to have fantastic close ups of superb birds.
A truly memorable and magical trip. 
With our grateful Thanks    

Jeff and Janet Hollyhead - USA
Judith and Alan Savarge – UK

Jeanie and Rod Atkins with Prasanjith at Sinharaja Rain Forest

Bird watching and culture tour – 21 days
03rd January to 22 January 2012

We first met Jith 05 years ago at the bird fair. We came close to booking a trip but its troubles intervened. This year we have finally made it to Sri Lanka and what a thoroughlyenjoyable trip it has been. The six cultural sites that we visited were all interesting in their own ways. Some of them were challenging to climb than others!!

Gwynfryn and Kathryn

12 Jan 2012

Dear Jith

Thank you very much for arranging such a lovely holiday for us.  Our guide (we can't remember how to spell his name) was very good at spotting the birds, the car was always clean, he was always ready at the correct time.  He made sure we had plenty of comfort breaks and water.  He was very good at the bird calls.  He mentioned that there was a questionnaire to complete at the end of the holiday but he hadn't got a form.  

Accommodation  
Soverign - very good.

Rest House - other guests had had problems with their bills as well.

Sigiriya - good. 
Nature Walk - very good, people food and room all very nice.

Grand Hotel - very good.  

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18th January 2012

jith, 
just dropping a line to thank you for an enjoyable holiday. Nandanan was great company and your country and people were great. Hope to make another visit in the future keep on birding and take care.

Thank you,

Brian and Angela Bushnell
UK.

Exmoore Zoo Group 2012 - At Martin's Lodge

21st January to 05th February 2012

Tour of 10 people Bird watching and Culture

16 days of organized excitement! Five Leopard and a Sloth Bear plus the elusive Green billed Coucal. This was our third trip with JITH and cannot recommend him highly enough. This was our third trip with Jith and cannot recommend him highly enough. The knowledge and experience he has gained since he began his company “Walk With Jith” has made him stand out against other guides. A lovely gentle and understanding individual, we wish him continued success and will definitely return. 
Danny and Lyn Reynolds,

Partners Exmoor Zoo, Devon, UK
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Mick and Sylvia O'Dell 01 - At Kosgoda Beach

01 02 2012 to 01 03 2012

We first met Jith at the Bird Fair in 2008 and have been promising ourselves a trip to Sri Lanka since then. We finally got round to organizing this 12 day trip in 2012!

It has been a very enjoyable experience, and thanks to Jith’s excellent bird identification skills, we have seen 31 of 33 endemic birds. This would have been the 33 (we think) had it not been for heavy rain on our last day at Martin’s Lodge, Sinharaja. The path tracker found a roost site for Serendib’s Owl but it was far too wet, muddy & dangerous for us to attempt a sighting.

Jack and Carol Piper - at Sinharaja

08 02 2012    -   20 02 2012

Thank you for making our first trip to Sri Lanka a memorable experience. We have been very impressed with all the hotels, the excellent food and in wonderful surrounding. The bird watching has been brilliant and your expert knowledge and assistance has made identification of different species so easy. We have enjoyed the visits to cultural sites and your explanation of the history of the sights made them more interesting.

Mr. Silva’s careful driving made the long journeys comfortable and relaxing. The trip was organized expertly and has been smoothly from start finish.

For anyone thinking of taking a trip with Jith we cannot recommend you too highly. 
Thank you for a very enjoyable holiday.

TRACY ROWLAND, Nandana-guide, and Tracy's husband

TRACY ROWLAND

07 04 2012

Accommodation:

Hotel Name:     

Comments (rooms/food/facilities/service/etc.)

HORATHAPOLA COCONUT ESTATE

A great place to stay at start of end of a tour. Room & food excellent. Good bird spotting in grounds/estate

Palm Gardens Anuradhapura

Very good in all respects. Good birding in grounds & around ace Would Recommend

Heritance Kandalama

A fantastic setting but let down a bit by tired equipment in rooms (fridge). Probably not recommended as a touring stop as little time to enjoy the facilities (pool / surrounds etc) Food excellent.

Topaz Kandy

Rooms tired + basic, food & bar good. OK for a 1 night stop, probably not for longer