4 Insights into Camping in Sri Lanka
Spending the time in a Camp with or without luxury comforts is not a dream in Sri Lanka as there are many popular camping sites around the island. If you want to get away from your normal life (daily routine) and outside world, this is a great way to escape from it all. Here are some guidelines to help you to take an unforgettable life experience of camping when planning your next holiday to Sri Lanka.
Why go camping in Sri Lanka
The camping sites in Sri Lanka are protected and located deep into the jungles, quite far away from the main towns and villages. Most camping experiences guarantee an encounter with the wild as well as with nature. If you need a little motivation to get up and head outside, or to be in a new environment you should try camping.
If you prefer to have luxury accommodation along with it, there is many tented camping or safari camping experiences available as well.
Tented Camp, Jetwing Yala, Sri Lanka
Popular camping sites in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka provides many camping sites surrounding the Island. The most popular camping sites are located in selected locations in the main wildlife parks and nature reserves including Yala National park, Wilpattu National Park, Minneriya National park, Horton Plains, and Knuckles Range.
Most camping sites are protected by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Authority of Sri Lanka, and an individual person camping in these sites would need to seek their permission before camping. The main reason the DWC intervenes is because of risks to the animals and nature with regards to poaching and polluting. Furthermore as there is also a risk of animal attacks, experienced guides are provided by the DWC.
Although you are able to book your own camp site with the permission of the authorities, you will still need to book the equipment through a local supplier and the process might take a long time.
The alternative is to book a safari camping experience which is provided by recognized suppliers.
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Things you need for Camping
Camping is a different to your average holiday experience. It can be an adventure but at times dangerous; hence, firstly you need to take care of yourself. Having an experienced guide at this moment can be an advantage. Most luxury camping or mobile camping providers will have almost everything ready for you.
But if you chose to go camping on your own remember to pack things like a sleeping bag and pad, tent, headlamp, lantern, first aid kit, sunscreen, bug spray, water bag, food, boots, and clothes.
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What you can do while Camping
For the adventure lover and outdoor lover exploring nature is top on the list of things you can do while camping. Other than being one with nature, having a fire lit up for warmth, protection as well as for preparing food can be fun unless you use the luxury services for food.
Safari camping service providers go beyond the traditional BBQ dining experience and can even create special moments like dining on the river bed or on the trees.
Outdoor BBQ setup at Jetwing Tented Camp, Yala
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