6-Hour Jeep Safari to Horton Plains with Bambara Kanda and World's End

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at Bambara Kanda, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, near Horton Plains
• 02 Discover Eliya Plains stone tools linked to the Balangoda culture
• 03 Traverse grasslands and montane forests with endemic flora
• 04 Spot Sri Lankan sambar deer in their natural habitat
• 05 Enjoy birdwatching in an Important Bird Area with species restricted to Horton Plains
• 06 Take in panoramic views from World's End

Embark on a 6-hour journey through Horton Plains National Park, where you will marvel at Bambara Kanda, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, and discover traces of the Balangoda culture through Eliya Plains stone tools. Travel across grasslands and montane forests rich in endemic flora while looking out for Sri Lankan sambar deer and the diverse birdlife that makes this an Important Bird Area. The experience also reveals the plains as the headwaters of the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe rivers, before culminating at World's End, the park's most famous viewpoint.

Embark on a 6-hour journey through Horton Plains National Park, where you will marvel at Bambara Kanda, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, and discover traces of the Balangoda culture through Eliya Plains stone tools.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Badulla, Horton Plains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bambara Kanda, Horton Plains and World's End

• Bambara Kanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and is situated in the Badulla District, within Horton Plains National Park.
• Horton Plains is the headwater of three major Sri Lankan rivers: the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe.
• Eliya Plains stone tools dating back to the Balangoda culture have been found here.
• The plains' vegetation consists of grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants.
• Large herds of Sri Lankan sambar deer are among the park's typical mammals, and the area is also an Important Bird Area with many species that are not only endemic to Sri Lanka but also restricted to Horton Plains.
• Horton Plains was once part of a large system of plains and forest cover that included Agra-Bopats, Moon Plains, and Elk Plains.
• Horton Plains is a popular tourist destination, with World's End as its key attraction.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bambara Kanda waterfall
• Vihara Gala View Point
• Ohiya Railway Station
• Horton Plains
• Baker's Falls
• Jeep safari
• Tour guide

What to bring

• Cameras
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• For safety reasons:
  • Pregnant individuals are not permitted to participate in any activity.
  • Those with medical conditions are not permitted to participate in any activity.
  • Individuals under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicine are not permitted to participate in any activity.
• Transportation, meals, accommodation, and other activities can be added upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Badulla, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Badulla, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.