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Aren’t you like to experience this adventure of a lifetime, discovering the hidden beauty of the thick wilderness savouring the thrill of capturing unpredictable wildlife in their natural habitat?
Then, you must join a safari ride in Wilpattu national park.
When you are choosing a wildlife safari in Wilpattu, you can opt for a morning safari, evening safari or a full day safari. Taking you to the national park before the sunrise, a morning safari in Wilpattu presents you sightings of wildlife along with a breathtaking sunset. If you want to spot leopards, morning safari is the best option for you.
For those love to spend more time in the wilderness exploring and enjoying wildlife, full day safari is your dream come true as it offers you a …. hour safari ride in Wilpattu.
Make sure to plan your Wilpattu safari with an experienced tour operator to experience a seamless safari adventure.
what you need to know
About wilpattu sri lanka
Located in Puththalam district Wilpattu National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka that never disappoints animal lovers, promising you sights of animals you have on your wildlife list. Declared as a national park in 1938 what makes Wilpattu special is it’s naturally formed lakes- Villus, that adds a unique beauty to the landscape of the national park. Spanning over an area of 1,316.671km2 the park consists of dense forests and shrublands, and is a dry zone rain forest that provides homes to many animal and birds species under its canopy.
Rich in biodiversity, Wilpattu national park is a paradise for dedicated safari goers, offering them with an ample of opportunities to view wild animals at close quarters. Whether you are a wildlife photographer, researcher, bird watcher or simply someone who likes to tick off ‘a wildlife safari ‘from your travel bucket list, Wilpattu is the national park for you.
What to See in the Park
Leopards
How many people in the world get the chance to capture a fierce leopard a few meters away from you…! Here in Wilpattu, Leopards are the apex predators who rule the ground and is easy to spot if you peel your eyes into the wilderness for movement. Although it’s rare to view them in action, a lazy leopard sleeping on a tree branch or a rock is not an uncommon scene in this part of the world.
Birds
Are you a bird lover? Then you must make time to go on a safari ride in Wilpattu national park. With a rich diversity of birds, your safari will present you, many bird encounters including Garganey, Pintail, Whistling Teal, Large White Egret, Terns, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Owls, Kites and Eagles and more.
Deer
An innocent spotted deer with an shy adorable baby, a majestic Sri Lankan sambar deer with graceful antlers or a timid Indian muntjac and Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain are some of the permanent residents of the deer family you will capture in Wilpattu. Sometime you might get the chance to capture them crossing the road as swift as arrows so make sure your camera is ready all the time.
Reptiles
Wilpattu national park is also known for its reptile diversity. From cobras, pythons, crocodiles to lizards, a safari in Wilpattu will present you numerous reptile encounters that will blow your mind.
Wild Boar
With a thick coat of black fur, wild boars look like cuddly furballs yet can be dangerous if you get too close to them. Being an omnivore, these elusive creatures are very difficult to spot as they move fast and disappear into the jungle when they see humans.
Elephants
Who doesn’t love to see witness a heard of majestic elephants roaming with cute little jumbos. This is a sight very common in Wilpattu national park that blows safari goers’ mind. The … fee tall giants wandering on grasslands near a beautiful villu will take your breath away while offering you a world of opportunities to capture them through your lenses.
Traveling to Wilpattu
There are two ways you can reach Wilpattu national park. You can either reach the place by road or take a flight. The main entrance of Wilpattu national park is at Hunuwilgama which is 8km away from the turnoff from Puththalam – Anuradhapura road.
If you love to add a touch of luxury to your adventure, you can take a helicopter from Katunayake Bandaranaike Airport or Rathmalana Airport and reach Wilpattu.
You can buy a ticket at the main entrance at Wilpattu which is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
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Nearby Attractions
Thanthirimale Viharaya
With a history of 2300 years, Thanthirimale Raja maha viharaya is an old Buddhist monastery. Hidden under the thick forest canopy, are the ancient ruins of the temple, Buddha statues and caves with prehistoric inscriptions.
Kudiramalei Point
Also known as the ‘Horse mountain’, Kudiramalei point is an ancient seaport located in Wilpattu national park, that will add an exciting historical expedition to your holiday in Sri Lanka. Located near the beach the place will offer you an incredible view of the Indian ocean as well as the stunning landscape of Villus which was used by the famous local queen-Kuweni to bathe.
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