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Wilpattu National Park Safari From Kandy
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Wilpattu National Park Safari From Kandy

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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.
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Ages 13-80
Duration: 12–14 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • English Speaking Guide
  • Comfirtable A/C Vehicle
  • Safari Jeep
  • Fuel Chrages
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Government Tax & Charges
What's not included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Any Other Tour or Service Not mentioned above


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 142730P54

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 142730P54

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          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.
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