Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Park Safari – Planning a wildlife adventure after exploring the ancient city of Anuradhapura? A Wilpattu safari from Anuradhapura is one of the best ways to combine Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
Located approximately 30 km west of Anuradhapura, Wilpattu National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destinations and the country’s largest national park. The journey from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu is convenient, making it an ideal half-day or full-day safari trip from Anuradhapura.
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Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Park Safari
The distance from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Park is approximately 30 kilometers, depending on the entrance and route used.
The journey generally takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your starting location, road conditions, traffic, and the park entrance selected.
This short travel distance makes Wilpattu one of the most convenient wildlife safari destinations for visitors staying in Anuradhapura.
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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