Sabaragamuwa & Southern Provinces
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sri Lanka's last major rainforest
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Plan a Trip to Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja is Sri Lanka's last extensive area of primary tropical rainforest, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978 for its outstanding biodiversity and endemism.
Guided treks through the reserve reveal a dense, ancient jungle rich with rare birds, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, and plant species found nowhere else on Earth — a highlight for nature lovers and birdwatchers alike.
Highlights
- ✓Guided rainforest treks with local naturalists
- ✓Rare endemic birds and butterflies
- ✓One of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots
- ✓Dense jungle canopy walks
- ✓A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1978