Kottawa Forest Reserve / Arboretum
Majestic trees everywhere . . . The Kottawa Forest Reserve is found northeast of Galle along the main road to the Udugama township. Although only about 15 hectares in size, this isolated patch lowland rainforest is an ideal spot to observe the main characteristics of typical lowland rainforests. The canopy of the forest is dense and little light penetrates to the forest floor. Therefore, many trees grow tall as an adaptation to obtain the required sunlight. The bases of many of these trees are buttressed. On the ground is a thick layer of leaf litter. Hitching a ride on trees to find light are a range of ferns, orchids and mosses.
This is an ideal place to experience walking through a tropical rainforest. There is a wide pathway that meanders through the middle of the forest, and the slope along this is very gentle, making this an easy walk.
Kottawa Rainforest | Tour itinerary
Time and Duration
Option 1: Depart from Your Hotel at 7.30 am and return around 11.30 am.
Option 2: Depart from the Hotel at 2.00 pm and return to the Hotel around 6.00 pm.
Distance You Go
About 21 km, 45 minute drive from Galle by AC Car. Then walk in the rainforest and forest edge for birds and butterflies.
What is included
Transport to and from the site, Entrance tickets, Leech Socks, Experienced Naturalist, Water Bottles, Binoculars, Sri Lankan Bird Guide Book for reference.
What is not included
Sri Lankan breakfast picnic pack or Lunch available on request.
Recommending - What to wear / Bring
Comfortable earth-colored clothes, hats/caps, insect repellent, sun block, camera, smart phone.
What can be seen
Birds
Mammals
Butterflies
Reptiles
