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One Night Camping in Wilpattu National Park.

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English

Overview

Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu) Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km north of Colombo). The park is 131, 693 hectares and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world renowned for its Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. The Leopard population in Wilpattu is still not yet known. Apart from Sri Lankan Leopard Wilpattu is one of the best places to spot the Sloth Bear.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Wilpattu National Park⌄

    Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu) Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 204 km north of Colombo). The park is 131, 693 hectares and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world renowned for its Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. The Leopard population in Wilpattu is still not yet known.

    Overnight: Premium tents. (Spacious tents – 14’ in length, 8’ in width & 9’in height)

  2. 2Wilpattu National Park⌄

    41 species of Mammals (4 endemic), 149 Bird species including 3 endemic species, 57 Reptile species (8 Endemic species) have been identified within Wilpattu national park. Mammals that are identified as threatened species living within the Wilpattu National Park are the elephant (Elephas maximus), Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Sambhur, spotted deer, mongoose, mouse and shrew are more of Wilpattu's residents.

What's included

  • ✓Two safari sessions.
  • ✓Premium tents. (Spacious tents – 14’ in length, 8’ in width & 9’in height).
  • ✓Tour guide.
  • ✓Park entrance tickets.
  • ✓Mattresses/beds, pillows and clean linen.
  • ✓Full board meals, limited cool beer with B.B.Q dinner (Three course).
  • ✓Separate wash rooms.

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • ✕Food and beverages where not specified.
  • ✕Expenses of personal nature.
  • ✕Gratuities.

Good to know

Starts: Park Gate of Wilpattu National Park

Ends: Park Gate of Wilpattu National Park

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Local tour guide’s accommodation will be a standard tent.
  • Full board 35 USD (One night two days)
  • Guide’s meals will be served separate from the guests, except guests need to request in advance. In such cases guests need to settle the guide’s bill.
  • Inside the national park you need to follow the rules which are given by Department of Wildlife staff member.
  • Arrival time will be 11.30 a.m. at the park entrance. Your punctuality is utmost important, late arrivals may result inconvenience to guests with the schedule. Lunch has to be taken at the camp site. It’ll be a unique experience to the guest.
  • clients must understand that we are a mobile camping operation and not a permanent camp site.
  • Please be kind enough to understand this hectic work process hence do not demand unreasonably. If you have any problem please contact our person in charge in the camp site.

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