Observe leopards and sloth bears over 131,000 hectares of forest and wetlands at Wilpattu National Park, visited by fewer jeeps in comparison to Yala.
A Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park is an incredible experience, allowing you to see some of Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife up close in a less crowded environment.
Being one of the oldest and largest national parks in Sri Lanka, Wilpattu is home to a wide variety of wildlife including over 30 species of mammals like elephants, leopards, sloth bears, water buffalo, many deer species, and a large variety of birds including several endemic species such as the Sri Lankan junglefowl, brown-capped babbler, and Ceylon wood shrike.
Read MoreYour Wilpattu jeep safari experience will enable you to have an opportunity to explore the park’s diverse landscape with natural lakes, called “villus,” which provide a unique ecosystem for wildlife.
Our guide will explain about the park’s history , various interesting aspects & interpret everything we see where you will become more aware and enjoy the flora and fauna of Wilpattu National Park.
We will stop at a designated spot overlooking a beautiful lake where you can get down to stretch your legs and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee prepared by our crew.
Jeep safaris in Wilpattu National Park can be done as either a morning, afternoon or full-day safari depending on your requirements.
Why should you book this trip?
- The Sri Lankan leopard is a recognized subspecies of the Indian leopard and is currently Asia’s largest leopard species. The Wilpattu National Park is well-known for its numerous opportunities to film and photograph these magnificent creatures, which are frequently seen lying beside the park’s numerous villus.
- Wilpattu is also home to critically endangered Sri Lankan sloth bears. There are currently less than 1,000 of them in the wild.
- Wilpattu National Park is Sri Lanka’s largest national park, but it receives fewer visitors than Yala National Park. This allows you to have less crowded wildlife encounters.
- Our experienced safari guides can help you identify the different species and locate them in their natural habitat, increasing your chances of seeing them up close.
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