Wilpattu National Park Safari: Experience Wildlife and Rare Plants with a Naturalist
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Wilpattu National Park
Embark on a thrilling safari in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka, and witness the majestic Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bear, and vibrant bird species. Learn about rare plants with a knowledgeable naturalist guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Wilpattu National Park - You will be taking an exciting game drive through the rain wilds of Wilpattu National Park. The park is one of the two main parks known for leopard sightings in Sri Lanka, and leopards have inhabited the area for centuries. Though the leopard population is significantly lessened over the years, the area remains one of the best places to sight them. Expect to see elephants, peacocks, multiple waterbirds, and if luck remains your way - the occasional glimpse of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard or Sri Lankan Sloth Bear.You will be travelling in a rough terrain (4WD) game vehicle.
About the Park:
Wilpattu National Park, located on the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka, has much historical importance, as Kuweni - the native who became Sri Lanka’s first queen after coupling with the shipwrecked Indian prince Vijaya - was supposed to have originally lived in the area around the 6th century BC.
What's Included
- Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
- All taxes and service charges included
- Complimentary Pickup/Drop off within 5 KM of Hunuwilagama
- 1 Ltr Water Bottle per person
- Private Safari Jeep (Up to 6 Passengers)
What's Not Included
- Park entrance tickets.
- Hotel Pickup/Drop off from/to any location outside the radius of 5 KM from the Hunuwilagama
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Additional Information
(SKU:LK50F02000) Embark on a journey through one of Sri Lanka’s renowned national parks. Experience the thrill of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Witness the charming lumbering of the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear. Equip yourself with your binoculars for an exhilarating birdwatching encounter. Consult with your in-tour naturalist for the most effective ways to locate birds and mammals in their natural habitat. Learn about the diverse functions of the scarce plants you encounter along the way. This is an educational journey designed for those eager to understand the marvels of our surrounding nature!
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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305siobhanl
Feb 24, 2022
Wonderful Wilpattu - Excellent service, picked up directly from hotel by professional driver and taken from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu. Met at Wilpattu by jeep driver and naturalist/ guide. Could have been slightly better coordinated between the two drivers but no issues and transferred into jeep. Wonderful 4 hours in the national park, saw loads of animals of all shapes and sizes. Lots of bird life which was great. And the park itself it very beautiful with lakes, forest and all trees, and sand dunes. Scenery in itself is worth seeing. Park is very big so lots of driving around but you won’t be disappointed. Our naturalist/guide was brilliant at spotting all kinds of wildlife in the trees and could tell us all about it. Very knowledgeable. Didn’t see any elephants but we got lucky and saw a leopard! Absolutely amazing. Of course it is wild so never guarantee what you will see. Saw some other jeeps around the park but for the most part on our own and it seemed so quiet and uninterrupted just us as nature. If you like birds this will definitely be a good trip for you. Naturalist/guide gave us plenty of time to take photos and let us choose how long we stopped and looked in each place, really meeting our expectations.
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