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Wilpattu National Park: Explore Sri Lanka's Largest and Oldest Wildlife Reserve
4.9
67 Ratings
Pahala Maragahawewa
Discover the wonders of Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest wildlife reserve. Explore its diverse landscapes, abundant lakes, and renowned leopard population.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wilpattu National Park - Visit Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km north of Colombo). The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly one hundred and six lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. A remote camera survey was conducted in Wilpattu from July to October 2015 by the Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust.
What's Included
- Transport by Private Safari Jeep
- Wilpattu National Park entrance tickets
- Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
- Service of an Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
- Breakfast and Lunch Included for Full Day Safari Session
- Snacks and Refreshments for Full Day Safari
- Water bottle per person
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of entrance gate.
- Food and Bevarages.
- Gratuities.
Additional Information
The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly one hundred and six lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. A remote camera survey was conducted in Wilpattu from July to October 2015 by the Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust. A sample of forty nine individual leopards were photo-captured in the surveyed area and the core area density was between that of Yala National Park’s Block I and Horton Plains National Park.
Location
Wilpattu National Park Hunuwilagama Gate
Park Gate of Wilpattu National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(67 Ratings)
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Cosmanh
Aug 7, 2024
Fantastic morning safari - Fantastic Wilpattu Safari. We went in the morning so it was good to see the animals. We saw two leopards. In addition, elephants, wild boars and birds were seen. Our driver/guide explained everything to us very well.
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Jonyr385
Aug 7, 2024
A full day safari at Wilpattu park - A full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park offers an immersive experience into Sri Lanka's largest and oldest national park. Traverse diverse landscapes from dense forests to scenic lakes, and encounter a rich array of wildlife including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and a myriad of bird species, all amidst the tranquility of nature.
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Erikasa4378rd
Aug 5, 2024
Very good - From the moment we went to visit the wilpatthu national park,we saw a lot of special things. We went on a safari in a jeep.The driver who went with us was a very friendly guy.He explained to us the details about Will patthu.it was really a beautiful trip where we got a lot of experiences.
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67jonystark
Aug 4, 2024
Best - From the hotel we went on a safari to Wilpattu National Park. The safari drivers took us very carefully. Wilpattu National Park is a very beautiful place. We saw many beautiful things in Wilpattu National Park. We had a lot of fun on that safari. That safari is a very beautiful journey.
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Jhonev2024
Aug 4, 2024
Adventure safari in Wilpattu - Our 4-hour safari in Wilpattu National Park was a thrilling adventure. We spotted elusive leopards, majestic elephants, and vibrant birdlife, all while navigating lush forests and tranquil lakes. The experience was made richer by our guide’s deep knowledge of the park’s wildlife and landscapes, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Annmm2646ke
Aug 3, 2024
Wipattuw national prak . So amazing - We went to Wilpattu Park, a really big park. We got a lot of ideas and we had a lot of fun. We took the safari from the hotel itself. We went to see the park itself in the jeep
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808jojok
Aug 3, 2024
Wilpattu national park. So amazing - We went to Wilpattu National Park. It was really a good experience. We were very happy. We took the safari from the hotel. The drivers who went with us were very good. We had a very beautiful trip
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76susup
Aug 3, 2024
Wipaththuwa national park .so wow - Wilpattu is really a beautiful forest. We took a safari from the hotel. We were really happy. We checked our safety from the hotel itself. Our driver is really a very reliable person.
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Sherpa17284591408
Aug 2, 2024
So good - We went on a safari in wilpattu national park. We were able to get great experiences. Our driver was very attentive and friendly. This is a beautiful safari that we will never forget.
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Katsutoshi
Aug 15, 2024
All in all a good experience. But room for improvement - All in all a good experience but had some trouble in the morning.
Driver was around 30 minutes late and didn’t have or breakfast with him. Breakfast was later taken care of by getting it from a different driver, but it took some time.
Safari itself was amazing. Unfortunately was not able to see a leopard but was able to see elephants, buffalo, wild boar and many birds. Plus the scenery is truly beautiful with abundant flora.
One thing that I would like to suggest is to hold a briefing at first. Roughly explain the days activity and where in the park we will go. I think the breakfast problem could’ve been solved earlier if this had been done. Also, if the safari provided a map of the trails or something, I think it would’ve given us sense of more familiarity of the national park
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