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We (family with two kids) visited Sri Lanka in June 2018 and had a great time with Dhilip at a bird watching & walking tour. He knows everything about every bird. We had a lucky day spotting some rare sighted birds. He knows exactly where they are and you can watch them very close and clear seeing all their beautiful colours with his binocular. He is a great talented guide and very enjoyable to spend time with him.Will definitely recommend him to all visiting Sri Lanka and are nature lovers. Wish to come back soon to this paradise on earth.…
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Date of experience: March 2019
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We spent a day and a half with Dhilip in and around Habarana, visiting Eco Park and Ritigala. Dhilip is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and we unreservedly recommend him to any visitors to this remarkable part of Sri Lanka. Dhilip's bird knowledge is superb, and he is full of detailed information about each bird and animal that we spotted. In addition, Dhilip has a detailed understanding of the ancient ruins dotted around the island, making him an effective wildlife-and-ruins guide. As a family, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Dhilip, he knows a reliable, conservation-certified jeep driver to hire, and organised our stay at Amba Sewana, just outside Habarana. 100% recommended!…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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My second bird walk with Dhilip in the Habarana area. He’s wonderful, knows so much about birds and where to find them. Good English and nice sense of humour. Passionate about the environment and conservation. Highly recommended.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Dhilip is an exceptional naturalist and is fostering an encyclopedia of knowledge on wildlife, Great guide with extremely detailed and unforgettable walkarounds, trecks or safaris. I was lucky to do all these with him and gain some of his knowledge of wildlife. It was Dhilip passion and enthusiasm that made me also to love nature more. Dhilip is very attentive not only to the environment the wild lives and the guest (us) given he is an amazing wildlife photographer also it is an amazing and a unique opportunity for you to see the nature at it best. if you are looking for a luxurious, detailed and worthy wildlife tour join with Dhilip he is one of the best if not the best.…
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Date of experience: March 2018
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Dhilip, the resident naturalist, has a keen sense of observation and has acquired a vast knowledge of local birds in the area and Sri Lanka. He took me out for a morning trip that revealed scores of birds (55 in total during that morning walk alone). Subsequently we went for other birds within The Other Corner compounds that brought the total in the area to 80 species, several of which are Sri Lankan endemics - woodshrike, grey hornbill, brown-capped babbler etc. A lot of information was freely shared about identification tips, known places for specific endemics elsewhere in Sri Lanka etc. In the end, the one thing that sets him apart from other guides is his ability to 'tune' into the needs of the birder/group he is accompanying. For photographers, he will not bring his spotting scope and adjust his style to ensure they get the best shots possible. Dhilip is the must-go-to person for guidance on lowland birds in north-central Sri Lanka. His stint as resident naturalist in The Other Corner is a big plus for those keen on nature but reluctant to forsake creature comforts and accessibility.…
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Date of experience: December 2018
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