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NidiKumba Forest Retreat
What to expect in the Wild
Welcome to Elephant country
NidiKumba is in the Dry zone of Sri Lanka, therefore is exposed to annual drought, relieved by the southwestern monsoon rains. The elevation at Nidikumba is 91 metres (299 ft) and is surrounded by Lunugamvehera Forests Park and Udawalawa Elephant Park.
Mean annual temperature is 30 °C (86 °F).
Nidikumba is rich in fauna and flora, what you might come across is anybody's guess.
Its dry zone forests and elephant country. Geckos on the walls is not a rare sight. From lizards, iguana, monkeys, peacocks, buffalo, butterflies, birds are all around.
Don't Leave Home Without.
- Checking with a Sri Lankan embassy or consulate to see whether you need a visa - Online Visa to Sri Lanka.
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Check with your doctor confirming what medicines or inoculations you need for Sri Lanka.
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Insect repellent to deal with the serious mosquitoes you'll probably encounter.
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Building up your chilli tolerance.
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Learn a little about cricket, Sri Lanka's national sport.
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Sunscreen - it can be expensive and hard to find in Sri Lanka.
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Leave room in your luggage for the cheap clothing you can pick up at Colombo's House of Fashion or Nuwara Eliya's market.
- Bring along a windbreaker, parka or jumper for cool nights in the Hill Countr and raincoat is useful throughout the year specially if you travel November - March.
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