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Muthurajawela Marshes
"The "Muthurajawela marshes and Negombo lagoon form one large wetland of 7,000 ha between Colombo and Negombo. Some 2,000 ha of this wetland will be conserved in its present state, mainly because of its rich plant and animal life and flood detention.

Some 40% of the vertebrate species of Sri Lanka are recorded here, many of which are endemic (existing only in Sri Lanka), rare, or threatened. Famous mammals are the fruit bat, the slender lords, the otter..

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Boat Safari at Dutch Canal
A memorable and an exciting boat safari along the historical Dutch canal inter connecting vast expanse of large water bodies shaded by mangroves - an ideal habitat for a large number of water birds Kingfishers, Herons, Egrets, Brahmini kites are not uncommon. Water monitors either swimming placidly
by the side of the boat, with flicking tongues or resting on trees. Also we can see "tight rope walk" of the toddy taper and to learn all information pertaining to the toddy industry will no doubt be interesting and a thrilling experince.

2, 1/2 hours excursion
Distance : Starts from the beach at the hotel

   
Wilpaththu National Park
This park is situated thirty kilometres west of Anuradhapura near the Nochchiyagama area. It bordered to the north by Modaragam Aru (river) and to the south by the Kala Oya (river) and to the west by the Indian Ocean. It has been revealed that ancient habitats were here thou sands of years ago.

Stone tools, as well as Myasin Fossils of the Mesothic age can be seen every where in this reserve.
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