Meet the "AadiVaasi" - Veddah Tribes in Sri Lanka

You will be picked up and driven to the tribal gathering from the pre-arranged meeting point (Dambana School) at 9 a.m. by our staff. You and your guide/chauffeur will be assisted over the phone to get to the pickup point.At the gathering, you will be welcomed by the members of the Vedda community and our team leader. They will brief you on the day’s activities, including an introduction to the area –Dambana.Then we move on to the one-on-one meeting with the Chief of the Vedda tribe – Wanniyalatto. A quick stopover at the museums will further enhance your experience.After the meeting, you will explore the area with a trek through the forest with the veddas and our naturalist. During the trek, you will witness how the veddas find edible yams, the process of finding a bee hive and extracting honey, differentiating animal foot prints, making a “Habaka” –a small animal trap – and of course the use of a bow and arrow.Around 12.30 p.m. you will arrive at the outdoor bush lunch area. You may rest and enjoy the lunch before departure.

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