Rekawa Turtle Observation Camp

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Rekawa Turtle Observation Camp is a well-known wildlife conservation site located along the southern coast of Sri Lanka near Tangalle. The camp is famous for protecting sea turtles that come ashore to nest on the quiet beaches of Rekawa, making it one of the most important turtle nesting areas in the country.

The beach at Rekawa supports several species of sea turtles, including the Green Turtle, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and Leatherback turtles. Conservation teams monitor the nesting activity, protect eggs from predators, and educate visitors about the importance of marine wildlife conservation and responsible tourism.

Visitors to the Rekawa Turtle Observation Camp can participate in guided night tours to observe turtles laying eggs in their natural habitat. These tours are carefully managed to minimize disturbance to the turtles while allowing guests to witness a rare and unforgettable wildlife experience.

The best time to visit Rekawa Turtle Observation Camp is during the turtle nesting season, which generally occurs throughout the year with higher activity from April to September. Easily accessible from Tangalle, the camp offers a unique opportunity to learn about sea turtle conservation while experiencing Sri Lanka's coastal wildlife.

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About Hambantota District

Hambantota is a rural town in southeastern coastal area of Sri Lanka. It is also the capital of the Hambantota District in the Southern Province of  Sri Lanka. Approximately 240 kms from Colombo, Hambantota is in the midst of transformation into a strategic port and commercial centre, undergoing extensive infrastructure development. Flanked by sweeping sandy beaches, Hambantota is a convenient location from which to visit nearby sights.

The Bundala National Park lays 20 km east of Hambantota and the Weerawila Sanctuary a little further off. The Ruhuna National Park and the Kataragama Temple are other attractions that can be accessed easily from this city.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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