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!!
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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