Watch mama sea turtles nesting in the moonlight on the beautiful beaches of southern Sri Lanka.
Our immersive experience of turtle watching in Sri Lanka happens all year round after sunset. Five out of seven of the world’s sea turtle species are found at the Rekawa, Tangalle seashore.
See with your own eyes the mature nesting sea turtle emerges from the water and starts looking for the right sand to lay her eggs. Watch as, using her hind flippers, she digs a circular hole and starts filling the nest with her clutch of soft-shelled eggs. Depending on the species, a typical clutch may contain 50 – 200 eggs!
Read MoreAfter laying, she re-fills the nest with sand, re-sculpts and smooths the surface, and then camouflages the nest with vegetation. Afterward, she leaves the eggs unattended and returns to the sea.
Why should you book this trip?
- Witness the marvel of ocean life coming ashore as sea turtles begin to nest on the Rekawa coastline. Turtle watching at Rekawa lets you observe them responsibly but closely enough to see them dig their nest, lay their eggs, and return to the ocean.
- This is the only ethical and sustainable turtle-watching program in Sri Lanka where turtles can be observed in their natural habitat, completely undisturbed.
- We strongly oppose Commercial Turtle Hatcheries as they would do more harm than good for turtle conservation.
- Nothing compares to the excitement and front-row seat experience of watching turtles make a sandy nest and lay eggs under the stars.
- We work with the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP), a community that aims to safeguard the turtles’ nesting sites and ensure that the eggs hatch safely.
- This experience has been named one of the top 5 things to do in Tangalle.
- Logistically situated on your way to the famous Yala National Park or to the Deep South.
This is Possible from
From gorgeous landscapes to historical landmarks to enthralling people & culture, wherever you go in Sri Lanka you are bound to be amazed.
Tangalle & South Coast
Stunning coastlines, endless golden beaches, history, and amazing food - Tangalle has a lot to offer and yet, somehow manages to stay a quiet...
Galle
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare posuere consectetur.