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We probably weren’t the typical guests. Really enjoyed our short tour

2 Mar 2023
Imogen Smith & Mike Blewilt with

Imogen Smith & Mike Blewilt with Dhammika

Imorgen and I really enjoyed our short tour. We probably weren’t the typical guests you have, as we opted for a short, custom tour, instead of 15 or 21 days.

Nevertheless, we felt that we saw so much!

We was varied wildlife and ****** between Yala NP and up to Sinharaja Forest. Dhammika was an excellent guide, full of knowledge on birds and Sri Lanka’s history. He was also a safe driver and readily adapted our ways  to suit conditions and our needs.

We had a fantastic & memorable trip.

Thank you Dammika, Jith, Chandana!

We say 127 species including 21 endemics in 3 days with some weather interruptions & couldn’t be happier!

Dammika is an incredible guide – we highly recommend him and encourage all birders to use Walk With Jith.

34 endemics, 114 life birds, a total of 236 bird species in just 10 days!

26 Feb 2023
Joseph Fimentel and Frederick Todt with guide Thilina and Indunil at Sinharaja (8)

Joseph Fimentel and Frederick Todt with guide Thilina and Indunil at Sinharaja (8)

This is awesome! We would happily bird with hm any time and he was worth traveling to Sri Lanka from around the world to bird with. He quickly reviewed our target list, remembered it, and focused like a laser on these birds. We was 236 species in 10 days, including 114 life birds and all 34 endemics. Indunil is also a good birder and helped us find many birds and then get satisfying views. 
Both Thili & Indunil are also very friendly and we enjoyed speding time with them.

Thanks, too to Jith for the friendly and efficient correspondence as we set up the trip.

 

 

We were looked after at all times

19 Jan 2023
Debbie and Chris Moore

Debbie and Chris Moore

We booked a 10 day birding tour of Sri Lanka with Walk With Jith. We were greeted at the airport by Jith, who introduced us to Thilina, our guide for the group and Indunil our driver. From that point onwards we were looked after at all times by both Thilina and Indunil.

We visited cloud, dry and rain forests seeing and unbelievable amount of birds. Thilina’s knowledge and experience of birds, habitats and other wildlife is second to none.

All the hotels were of good standard with friendly staff and all well located for our bird tour. We would like to say a big than you to Thilina and Indunil for looking after us with great care making our birding tour of Sri Lanka such a memorable experience and one that we will never forget.

Thanks again for everything

Debbie & Chris Moore

England

My Walk With Jith tour was outstanding

6 Jan 2023
Michael Gilding in Sinharaja Sri Lanka

Michael Gilding in Sinharaja Sri Lanka

My Walk With Jith tour was outstanding. All aspects of the tour were excellent from the greeting by Jith on my arrival at Colombo Airport to my departure. Everything about the tour was organized to the highest standards.

My guide Dhammika was excellent. He had super knowledge of the bird life of Sri Lanka, and he shared that knowledge in a professional and friendly manner. Even on the occasional long drives we chatted freely about many things; Not only birds and wildlife but the people, the country, and the different lifestyles in different areas.

Dhammika, over the years, had also made many friends in each area/hotel we stayed at. It was a pleasure to see and share in the friendliness that existed at each stop. I was also impressed that he had the respect of local people whose knowledge of the locations of difficult-to-find birds they showed freely.

Second tour with us - fantastic knowledgeable, kind, and patient guide

5 Jan 2023
Welcom of Linda Lennon and Clive Duncan at the airport by Prasanjith (Jith) and Susa_edited

Welcom of Linda Lennon and Clive Duncan at the airport by Prasanjith (Jith) and Susa

We first did a tour with Walk With Jith around the South of Sri Lanka in 2019 and had the wonderful Susa as our guide. We have had two abortive attempts to return but are so glad it was third time lucky. As always Jith provided us with options on where to stay, what we were likely to see, and, as before nothing was much too much trouble. We really appreciate him and Susa meeting us at the airport and despite the recent problems in Sri Lanka we felt totally safe at all times. Not only did we stay in some wonderful hotels but everywhere we went we were greeted with interest and huge welcome smiles.

As for Susa, he is just a fantastic knowledgeable, kind, and patient guide. He spotted birds so brilliantly and also knowing of our passions also for wildlife and photography, created opportunities for both as well as many birds including endemics we saw, elephants, leopards, spotted brown cat, mongooses, 2 types of monkey, boar, 3 types of deer and crocodiles.

Gave us an exceptional bird list of over 200 species including all endemics and 6 owls.

4 Jan 2023
Brian and Claire Bone with Prasanjtih (Jith) and Saman on arrivalBrian and Claire Bone with Prasanjtih (Jith) and Saman on arrival

Brian and Claire Bone with Prasanjtih (Jith) and Saman on arrival

Dear Jith, Thank you very much for organizing our second wonderful tour of Sri Lanka. Saman was a great guide and companion and he and his enthusiastic network gave us an exceptional bird list of over 200 species including all endemics and 6 owls. To top it all we had great sightings of leopards! Saman was patient with us and always displayed a good sense of humour. Most accommodation was welcoming and the food delicious with the exception of Amaya Hills, Kandy (which we will explain in a separate email).

Our only disappointment was the included cultural elements that did not happen. The main issue was the Temple of the Tooth as our arrival in Kandy coincided with the first major festival of the year and Kandy was chaotic. Other elements were missed because of timing elements.

Overall, a memorable visit that we will treasure.

Birders from Spain

27 Dec 2022
Joan Morales, Maria Benito, Artur Massana at Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Joan Morales, Maria Benito, Artur Massana at Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

This tour comment is written in Spanish.

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I knew I was in good hands

30 Nov 2022
Evelyn Luecke at the Labookele tea shop with the sales staff

Evelyn Luecke at the Labookele tea shop with the sales staff

The entire trip was perfect – I knew I was in good hands from the time Susa and I started our journey. What a treasure he is!

I plan on writing a proper review when I am at home and am not too tired to think clearly in detail.

Tour has been outstanding from start to finish

26 Nov 2022
Bob Biggs, Steve Taylor, and Richard Dunn with guide Thilina and driver Indunil

Bob Biggs, Steve Taylor, and Richard Dunn with guide Thilina and driver Indunil

We have visited many countries in the world and have engaged several bird guiding companies. From 26th November to 08th December 2022, we have been on a tour in Sri Lanka.

The tour has been outstanding from start to finish. Jith arranged everything perfectly and responded to all of our questions quickly and totally efficiently.

While in Sri Lanka, Thilina has been our guide and Indunil our driver/guide. Both have been exceptional. They are both extremely professional, with the added bonus of being kind , caring and considerate individuals.

Our previous tours included South America, Africa and North America. Our tour in Sri Lanka has been as good, if not better, than any we have been elsewhere.

We are happy to recommend WALKWITHJITH without reservation.        

Walk With Jith is highly recommended for any birding, just TOP!!

22 Nov 2022
Richard Wierenga and Petra Wieremga with Saman in Sinharaja

Richard Wierenga and Petra Wieremga with Saman in Sinharaja

We made a 15 days tour with guide Saman. Just from the beginning to the end was perfect. The knowledge of all the birds, he find them everywhere, just brilliant!
Also the knowledge of the flora and fauna, we love it!

 

Vanaf dat we opgehaald warden voor onze tour met Saman, hebben we het onuys naar onze zin gehad. Saman’s kennis van de vogels en ze te vinden was onwus gaaf, Och zyn kennis over de voorhomenele dieren en planten zun geweldig. Weze tour kon niet mooier!! We habben genoten van deze 15 daaggse tour Walk With Jith is uiterst aan te raden voor elke birding, gewoon TOP!!

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