Private Safari at Wasgamuwa National Park: Encounter Colorful Birds, Reptiles, and Butterflies
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Embark on a private safari at Wasgamuwa National Park and encounter a vibrant array of colorful birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Get a chance to see endemic species like the red-faced malkoha and Sri Lankan junglefowl. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness the majestic peafowl, painted storks, black-headed ibis, and Sri Lankan frogmouth. Explore the banks of water bodies to spot reptiles like the Mugger Crocodile, water monitors, skinks, lizards, and snakes. For butterfly enthusiasts, there are around 50 species, with eight of them being endemic. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wasgamuwa National Park - 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.
What's Included
- Water Bottle Per Person
- Experienced Driver/Tracker
- Free Pickup/Drop off within 5 KM radius of Park Gate
- Private 4x4 Jeep Safari (Max 6 Passengers)
What's Not Included
- Pickup/Dropoff from/to any location not within a 5 KM radius of the park gate.
- Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
- Food and drinks.
Additional Information
Some of the avian species you might encounter include the unique red-faced malkoha and the Sri Lankan junglefowl. You might also get a fleeting glimpse of vibrant peafowls, a painted stork, a black-headed ibis, or possibly a Sri Lankan frogmouth.
Numerous reptiles can be observed near water bodies, including the Mugger Crocodile or water monitors. An assortment of skinks, lizards, and snakes also inhabit these areas. For butterfly aficionados, approximately 50 butterfly species occupy Wasgamuwa Park, with eight of these being endemic.
Location
Wasgamuwa National Park Visitor center & museum
Wasgamuwa National Park Gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Pioneer569048
Oct 21, 2021
Good experience - Very good communication, the experience was really good. The tracker was very knowledgeable about the wildlife . The whole experience was really pleasant . Managed to see some wildlife . Highly recommended
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