Lahugala Safari: Wildlife and Leopard Spotting
Ampara

This safari offers an incredible wildlife adventure in Lahugala National Park. Seize the opportunity to spot the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Drive by herds of grazing wild elephants. Keep your binoculars ready to identify the numerous aquatic birds nesting in the reserve. Immerse yourself in the natural rhythm of the vibrant wildlife you encounter.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lahugala National Park Office - This national park is used by elephants traditionally as a feeding ground. A herd of 150 is attracted by Sacciolepis interrupta grass which is common around the Lahugala tank. Endemic Toque Macaque, Tufted Gray Languor, Sloth Bear, Golden Jackal, Rusty-spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, Sri Lanka Leopard, Wild Boar, Indian Muntjac, Sri Lankan Axis Deer, Sri Lankan Sambar Deer, Indian Pangolin and Indian Hare are the other mammals found in the park. Many wetland birds found in Lahugala Kitulana include Great White Pelican, purple heron, Painted Stork, Lesser Adjutant, Anas spp., White-bellied Sea Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Common Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, and White-throated Kingfisher. Spot-billed Pelican, Asian Openbill and Woolly-necked Stork are also recorded visiting the wetland. Last recorded sighting of Knob-billed Duck, now thought be extinct in Sri Lanka, occurred here. Red-faced Malkoha and Sri Lanka Spur Fowl are two endemic birds that occur in the park.
What's Included
  • Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
  • All taxes and service charges.
  • Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate.
  • Private Safari Jeep.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities
Location
Lahugala Kitulana National Park
Park gate Lahugala national park
Cancellation Policy

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

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