Bird Watching

Alan - Jith - Betty Fowles - Gery - Tina Shirt - Mr Silva

29.01.2011 – 12.02.2011

We’ve had this trip booked for 18 months & it was worth the wait – despite the heavy rain & flooding we experienced in the first week. For my first ever “birding” holiday this was tough but Jith has shown great patience & now I’m “hooked”.

The habitats have been as varied as the accommodations & that variety has enriched the experience. We’re currently in Galle with your final adventure in the morning. Down to Merissa at 05.15 am to go in search of the mighty Blue Whale. Fingers crossed we were lucky as we were in Yala when we saw a leopard with a young cub.

Steve and Malinda

20 February – 12 March 2011

Here are the comments that Malinda has written:

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2001 March 11

Many thanks Jith for our second birding trip with you albeit only a week this time.

Although a shortened trip the birding as ever was superb and the transport and support from “Mr. Silva” was second to none. (as was his ever present smile)

We loved Sri Lanka, the birds and the people the first time we came and nothing has altered, long may it remain unchanged!

Phil & Di Swanwick
STOKE-ON-TRENT

Lesley Scott n Jenney Scott at Martin's Lodge

16/04/2011

How can we put into words what a wonderful week we have had?

You have created for both our needs, as amateurs birders who can’t always see what you want her to see and teenage princess who hates to move an inch without checking her hair, but you made her see the light + visit the rainforest wearing leech socks + funny waterproofs and no makeup + trimmings + and she actually enjoyed herself!! You have taught us so much about your wonderful Island and your passion and enthusiasm is inspiring. A never ending supply of funny stories and simple jokes has kept us amused us throughout and I am sure we have amused you with our funny English ways + “things”.

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

Thrish and Andrew at Yala National Park

More information and photos of this tour is in the trip report they wrote is here >>

15th December 2011

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!!

Prasanjith Caldera with Lisa Arenson in the Sinharaja Rainforest

6th - 12th January 2012

Jith,

Many thanks for a brilliant six day tour. This was my first bird tour and will not be my last! 
Thank you for showing me 49 new species, 29 endemics. For arranging brilliant walks to various habitats and for your knowledgeable and courteous company. Kitulgala, Sinharaja and Horton Plains were spectacular, and I confess to being rather dazzled by Tandula, the brilliant forest guide.

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.