Turtle Watch Rekawa

The Turtlewatch in Rekawa, Sri Lanka, aims for a balanced approach between protection of turtles, community development and eco-tourism. Since turtles are (critically) endangered and their eggs still poached for consumption it is crucial to protect their nesting beaches.

In 1993, Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) was established in Sri Lanka as an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO). TCP aims to protect all sea turtles native to Sri Lanka.

Since 2012 Rekawa is a community run project, managed on a day by day basis by the local nest protectors. With the support of tourists who visit the project, they became self-sustainable.

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On average, the temperatures are always high.
The months of April, May, September, October, November and December have a high chance of precipitation.
The warmest month is April with an average maximum temperature of 31°C (87°F).
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C (71°F).
November is the most wet month. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
February is the driest month.