That was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa.

Vous trouverez ici de nombreuses informations sur le projet pionnier de conservation des tortues marines au Sri Lanka - pourquoi le Sri Lanka (et le village de Kosgoda en particulier) est un site de nidification privilégié pour les tortues, pourquoi le projet de conservation est nécessaire et comment le projet est géré par la population locale avec l'aide de volontaires internationaux.

An unforgettable boat safari that is off the beaten track along the calm waters of the Madu River in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka offers you an experience of a lifetime. A motorboat trip of 1.5 hours that will take you along a stretch of 40km that consists of 64 small islands and various stops that will speak volumes of our heritage. With life jackets and health/safety instructions in tact, you will be first educated about everything and the importance of this water body. The Madu River is home to the largest remaining mangrove swamp which contains several species of reptiles, fish and birds. This rich biodiversity has allowed “Madu Ganga” to be listed under the International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.