Wilpattu National Park: Explore Sri Lanka's Largest and Oldest Wildlife Reserve

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

Location
Wilpattu National Park
Park Gate of Wilpattu National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Xnikigtx
Jan 17, 2026
One of the best days of my life - Pickup on time, car was robust, everything went according to our plans and wishes. Our guide Pasindu was an experienced driver, who also tried his best to show us all the animals he possibly could. Leopards, bear, crocodiles, and an insame amount of birds, which was my favourite. When we just wanted to sit and watch, he let us do that. When we wanted to see something, he was running to make it happen. Absolutely recommended, the experience is worth the price. Go for a whole day program if you can.
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Adrien
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing guide at the top! - Our guide Pasindu was at the top, very kind, explained a lot to us and really try to do his best so that we can see a leopard. Something done in the end! Absolutely incredible he knew how to spot it from a distance and we were able to take full advantage of it. Thank you Pasindu for your shared passion for nature.
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Markvanesdonk
Dec 30, 2025
Simply a nice tour! Lots of animals spotted. Nice guide! Driver and spotter at the same time - Nice tour with Pasindu Rukshan as driver and spotter. Very good spotter and we have seen many different animals. He stopped neatly every time so we could look quietly and take a picture or ask something. We chose this private tour, but it is also possible (and cheaper) to book a group tour (max 6p.). The tour itself is in a 4x4 Jeep
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Justintf2322ir
Nov 12, 2025
Great safari - Had a great safari! Pasadinu is a very skilled driver and did the best he got to let us see all the animals Wilpattu had to offer. He could tell us a lot about the animals and showed us wich birds we spotted. Overall great experience.
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Tourist12029880172
Nov 10, 2025
Fantastic - Was super experience, nice safari trip, good driver who did everything to show us all the animals. Highly recommended.
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Northstar50778791802
Nov 2, 2025
Great morning safari if you don't have that long. - We have seen many animals such as water buffalo, deer/deer, turtles, birds and fortunately also a leopard.
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J6805tomarca
Oct 11, 2025
Great Tour, would recommend it! - The tour was amazing. Our driver went everywhere and we saw a lot of animals. Leopard, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Peacook… The Lunch was amazing as well!
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Nilukshanp
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing for wildlife photographers! - It was an amazing experience. Our driver was very good and he saw a lot of animals which he had explained to us. As September is off season we‘ve been alone in a jeep with the guide. Due to more flexibility he was stopping for us to take photos anywhere. We‘ve seen many elephants, leopards, reptiles, kingfishers, parrots, eagles, turtles, crocodiles and so on. Willpattu is a must do🙌 Especially for wildlife photographers.
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Geoff
Oct 26, 2025
Off road drive at its best - Disappointed we never saw the big 3 animals. However the driver was exceptional. His driving skills were beyond belief in really tough conditions.
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Oriak2025
Sep 27, 2025
Bad experience tres decu - Bad experience we saw 1 distant elephant a bear and the stealth passage of the leopard in 4 hours although the very pleasant driver did what he could.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).