Wilpattu National Park is located in the northwestern region of Sri Lanka, approximately 180 kilometers north of Colombo, 30 kilometers west of the historic city of Anuradhapura, and 26 kilometers north of Puttalam. Its convenient location makes Wilpattu an excellent addition to a Sri Lankan wildlife and cultural tour.
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Wilpattu National Park Location Details
Wilpattu National Park, located in the northwestern region of Sri Lanka, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic wildlife safari experience. As Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu covers more than 130,000 hectares and is famous for its unique villus (natural lakes) scattered throughout the park. These water-rich habitats support a remarkable variety of wildlife, including the Sri Lankan leopard, sloth bear, elephant, spotted deer, water buffalo, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. The park’s peaceful forests, open grasslands, and beautiful villus create an unforgettable setting for a Wilpattu National Park safari, making it one of the best places in Sri Lanka to experience wildlife in its natural environment.
Safari Packages
Private Afternoon Wilpattu Safari Tour Itinerary
- 2.00 pm: Pick up from your hotel in the Wilpattu area and transfer to Wilpattu National Park for the safari.
- 2.30 pm: Begin your Afternoon Wilpattu Safari Tour. Explore Wilpattu’s beautiful forests, open grasslands, and natural villus (lakes). You may see Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer, wild boar, monkeys, wild buffaloes, crocodiles, and many other animals. The park is also home to a wide variety of birds, including peacocks, eagles, pelicans, parrots, parakeets, owls, cranes, and many more. The afternoon hours are an excellent time for wildlife viewing and photography.
- 5.30 pm: End of the Safari.
- 6.00 pm: Drop back to your hotel.
Optional: If requested, we can arrange additional local experiences or activities in the surrounding area, depending on your location and available time.
NOTE: Safari and transfer times may change depending on traffic, weather conditions, wildlife conditions, and park entry procedures..
Children Rate – Half Rate
- Entrance ticket fee for Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour & Jeep: Per Person Cost Price (min 2 Person) – US$ 75 / EUR 72 / GBP 60) per foreign adult and US$ 40 / EUR 36 / GBP 30 per foreign child of age 03 – 12 years are applicable.
What is Included
- Free pick up and drop will be provided free of charge only to main entrance (within 4km) Wilpattu area hotels only.
- Private Jeep for your group and Professional Safari Driver
- Wilpattu Safari Tour Entrance Tickets
- All applicable taxes.
- Hotel Pick up and Drop Off near Wilpattu Park (within 4km)
Excluded
- Food & Drink
- Tips for Driver
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