Wilpattu National Park Safari Adventure from Kandy: Wildlife & Nature

from $290

Duration

13 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficaulty

Moderate

Reviews

(3)

4.6 /5

Wilpattu National Park Safari From Kandy

About This Tour

Explore the wild beauty of Wilpattu National Park on this half-day safari from Kandy. Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park, famous for its natural lakes, known as "villus," and its rich wildlife. Your adventure begins with an early morning or afternoon pickup from your Kandy hotel and a scenic drive to the park.

Once inside, hop into a 4x4 safari jeep and embark on an exciting journey through the park’s diverse landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, and a variety of bird species that call this wilderness home. The park’s unique villu ecosystems create ideal spots for wildlife sightings.

After your thrilling safari, you’ll return to Kandy with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s untamed beauty.

Destinations

Anuradhapura, Kandy

Activities

Wildlife Safaris

Accessibility

Language

English

Themes

Adventure Activities, ATV / Quad Tours, Bus / Minivan Tours

Max People

Operator

Ceylon Travel Dream

Inclusions

English Speaking Guide
Comfirtable A/C Vehicle
Safari Jeep
Fuel Chrages
Mineral Water Bottle
All Government Tax & Charges

Exclusions

Entrance Fees
Any Other Tour or Service Not mentioned above

Tour Plan

Wilpattu National park is among the oldest and most important of protected areas in Sri Lanka. It also contains a number of important cultural sites. The sanctuary lies inland from the coast and is entirely within Northern Province. It is contiguous with the park, the intervening boundary being marked by the Moderagam Aru. The only practical access from Colombo would be via Negombo, Chilaw and Puttalam. The turn off is at the little hamlet of Thimbiriwewa on the 28 th mile post along the Puttalam Anuradhapura road and the park office where one obtains permit and a guide is at Hunuwilagama 8km from the turn off.
The main topographical feature in this park is the concentration of “villus” or “lakes” within it. The striking feature, though confined to certain sectors of the park, is copper red, loamy soils extremely varied. The western sector of the park with deeply forested areas and thorny bushes is reminiscent of Yala National Park in southern Sri Lanka. Characterized by inter monsoon rains in March and April, an extensive drought from May until early September and a major rainy season (Northern Monsoon) from September until December.
Mammalian diversity and ecological densities are highest in such ecotomes as the interfaces between forest, scrub and grasslands converge in the west and the “villus” and drainage systems in the center of the park. A total of 31 species of mammals have been recorded but additional species of Rodentia and Chiropotera undoubtedly present. Among the most conspicuous reptiles are common.

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²). Anuradhapura is also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled capital of the Asura King Ravana in the Ramayana

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Passport required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.6/5

Wonderful

3 verified reviews

Location (4.33/5)

Amenities (4.67/5)

Services (5/5)

Price (4.33/5)

Rooms (4.67/5)

3 Comments

Hiroshi Brown April 27, 2024
4.4
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My day exploring Wilpattu National Park was an absolute thrill, especially when I spotted a majestic leopard lounging in the shade—it was the highlight of my safari. The lush landscapes and diverse wildlife surpassed my expectations, making the long journey from Kandy completely worthwhile. If I had to suggest one thing, it would be to include a bit more time for a guided nature walk to really immerse myself in the beauty of Thalathuoya.
Ahmed Day December 1, 2024
5
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Our group witnessed an unforgettable moment when we spotted a majestic leopard lounging under a tree during our safari in the national park. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, but we wished for a little more time at the elephant sighting; it felt too brief compared to the rest of the adventure.
John Rivers December 5, 2024
4.4
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The wildlife encounters we had during our safari were absolutely thrilling, especially spotting a majestic leopard lounging under a tree. The only suggestion for improvement would be a bit more time spent at each stop to soak in the breathtaking nature around us.