Private Safari at Wasgamuwa National Park: Trekking, Rivers, and Reservoirs
Matale
Embark on a private safari at Wasgamuwa National Park, where you can enjoy trekking, explore rivers, and discover reservoirs. With a private guide, you'll receive personalized attention and have ample time to ask questions.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wasgamuwa National Park Visitor center & museum - Wasgamuwa National Park is a dry zone park which is home to over 150 floral species, many of them endemic. The park also houses 23 species of mammals and over 140 species of birds. The number of reptile species is not low either. The park is especially popular for its elephant herds that you may see especially in the evenings. The Marsh elephant is a subspecies only seen near the Mahaveli River. You may also get to see two of the endemic monkey species found in Sri Lanka, or water buffalo, or even the rare sloth bear or golden palm civet.

Some of the bird species that you may see are the endemic red-faced malkoha and the Sri Lankan junglefowl. You could also catch an elusive look at colorful peafowl, a painted stork, a black-headed ibis or even a Sri Lankan frogmouth.

There are many reptiles you may see on the banks of water bodies, such as the Mugger Crocodile or water monitors. There are quite a few species of skinks, lizards, and snakes as well. There are around 50 species of butterflies in Wasgamuwa Park that may interest butterfly enthusiasts. Eight of these species are endemic.

What's Included
  • Service of an experienced driver.
  • Transport by private safari jeep.
  • Complimentary pickup/drop-off within 5km of park gate.
  • Water bottle per person.
  • Guidance by an English-speaking naturalist guide.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of entrance gate.
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
  • Food and Bevarages.
  • Gratuities.
Additional Information

Covering an expansive area of 36,900 hectares, Wasgamuwa National Park (Wasgomuwa) is flanked by the Mahaweli Ganga River and the Amban Ganga River to its east and west, respectively. The altitude of the park varies from over 500m at Sudu Kanda Hill to a mere 76m along the Mahaweli Ganga. The park’s multiple small reservoirs and the Sudu Kanda mountain range make it a prime spot for enthusiastic trekkers. With a private guide, your group will enjoy a tailored experience and ample opportunities to ask questions.

Location
Wasgamuwa National Park Visitor center & museum
Park Gate of Wasgamuwa National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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