Wilpattu National Park: Full-Day Jeep Safari from Negombo with Authentic Sri Lankan Meals
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58 Ratings
Kalpitiya

Embark on an adventurous full-day jeep safari at Wilpattu National Park, the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Experience the thrill of spotting leopards and other magnificent wild animals in their natural habitat, away from the crowds. Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan meals during the safari.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wilpattu National Park - 04.00 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our driver and taken to Wilpattu National Park.

07.00 AM - Before starting your safari, you will be able to enjoy your packed breakfast near the Wilpattu National Park. After breakfast, you will start the first half of your safari. The leopards at Wilpattu National Park are elusive, yet the high density makes spotting leopards at Wilpattu National Park easier.

01.00 PM - Enjoy your lunch at the park.

02.00 PM - Now you will start the second half of your full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park. The Wilpattu National Park is also a haven for aquatic sea birds as its western boundary is the Indian Ocean. In addition, Wilpattu national park is home to 31 mammals including the Sri Lankan sloth bear, water buffalo, spotted deer, ruddy mongoose, mugger crocodile, Bengal monitors and mouse deer, all of which are threatened species.

06.00 PM - After a memorable full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park, you will be taken back to your hotel.

  • Negombo - Passing by
  • Waikkal - Passing by
  • Colombo - Passing by
  • Mount Lavinia - Passing by
  • Kandy - Passing by
  • Sigiriya - Passing by
  • Dambulla - Passing by
  • Habarana - Passing by
  • Anuradhapura - Passing by
  • Trincomalee - Passing by
  • Kalpitiya - Passing by
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • All government taxes included
  • Refreshments and water bottles provided during safari
  • Packed breakfast and lunch
  • Entrance fees to Wilpattu National Park covered
  • Safari jeep cost included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off for nearby hotels
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional Information

Embark on a day full of adventure with a safari in Wilpattu National Park, breakfast and lunch included within the Park. As Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu is a compelling attraction on its own. It boasts the second greatest concentration of leopards in the country, only surpassed by Yala. Yet, unlike the often overcrowded Yala National Park, Wilpattu sees fewer visitors. This makes it an ideal choice for true safari enthusiasts seeking to witness majestic wildlife in their natural environment without the hassle of large crowds.

  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please bring valid passports for entering to the national park.
  • Please come with a comfortable attire for a safari.
Location
Kalpitiya
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Northstar61929586316
Sep 16, 2024
Highly recommended safari - Really appreciate being able to do this special safari with Wondrous Tours. The staff are super accommodating, being willing to adjust the start time around our delayed flight. We did the full day tour and it’s a really long day. We were super taken care of the whole time with plenty of water bottles/drinks available as well as breakfast, snack and lunch. Hats off to the drivers since a full day tour is long for everyone involved. Our transfer driver was great at making sure we stopped at facilities that had Western washrooms and took us to a good spot for us to buy dinner on the way back. Our safari driver was super expert at navigating the park and you can tell he had a lot passion and care for the job with how he totes his own camera with high zoom lens. Seeing such a wide range of animals was really more of a bonus to all of this since it’s not something anyone can directly control. If you come with the mindset of experiencing a great drive through a beautiful and somewhat untouched national park with expert drivers then you’ll have a great time. The safari drivers want to show you the animals as much as they can, but the animals can be elusive sometimes and no one can control that. We were lucky to see just about everything except elephants on our tour day.
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74catem
Sep 13, 2024
A must do -amazing experience - The experience was amazing we took so many photos and had a fabulous day. It is an early start leaving the hotel at 4.00am. The drive to the safari is 2-3 hours. The driver we had was good We arrived at the safari and boarded the safari car. The driver we had for the day was amazing and showed us lots of animals that you might nit have seen. It is totally wild so the animals are not always obvious. The safari lasted 11 hours we had breakfast en route and stopped for lunch which was very tasty. We were so lucky we saw elephants, leopards, crocodiles, water buffalo, monkeys to name but a few. A trip that is exhausting but amazing and worth the money. Thank you for creating so many memories. We are a family of 4 with 2 adult children. Enjoy your trip ….
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Cute184
Sep 2, 2024
Great safari experience - All around great experience. Highly recommend for anyone interested in doing a safari while on vacation. It is a long day so be prepared but was well worth it
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Fr337
Aug 29, 2024
excellent - Driver was prompt to pick me up in Colombo and off we went – arrived early at the park and enjoyed a great first half of the safari (the jeep driver was excellent, he spotted animals from any which angle). Lunch was also really good. After that we were off to the second part of the safari. Beware you're booking a full day and that might just get a little tiring after a while but simply sitting back and enjoying the absolutely stunning national park makes that truly worthwhile.
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Shmrhn
Aug 19, 2024
Can’t miss - The pick up, food and service was great! Home cooked food! We were lucky enough to see 2 leopards, an elephant and many other birds/mammals/reptiles.
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Cosmasr239
Aug 16, 2024
Unforgettable great safari! - It was an indescribably great safari. The care was great and the food was also great. The driver was very nice and explained everything to you. We were able to take really great pictures. A camera with a telephoto lens is more recommended. This tour is highly recommended!
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Andrew
Jul 28, 2024
Great safari experience organised by a friendly and efficient team - The staff very organised and professional. The driver turned up on time and as planned and they accommodated my request to change the drop off location. The safari guide was excellent - knowledgeable and made sure I caught sight of a leopard! Really great experience - thank you.
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Alba2000
Jul 28, 2024
Beautiful park well worth a visit! - My pick up was in Kandy - driver was on time @4am and I slept almost all the way to the park - which was perfect! We started the safari around 7.30am. My driver (I didn’t catch his name) was experienced, knowledgeable of the park and animals and a careful driver! The driver provided a lovely Sri Lanka lunch inside the park… The park was beautiful - we saw lots of animals over the day (elephant, buffalo, crocodile, monkeys, mongoose, deer and lots of birds), unfortunately we did not see a leopard or sloth bear but that’s the nature of of a safari. My driver back was very good and safe in the busy traffic! A fabulous day out and recommend!! 😁😁
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Bazilg300
Jul 26, 2024
Great safari in Wilpattu - We enjoyed our day with Abe. Abe has 25 years experience leading safaris in Wilpattu and he spotted a wide variety of birds and mammals. We appreciated his knowledge and the pace we moved. There was plenty of time to get a good look at the various animals and birds. We had a spectacular encounter with a sloth bear but the leopard stayed away during our visit. There are quite a few jeeps in the park but for the most part you have space. And Abe’s wife provides a delicious lunch.
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Neilhe8074pv
Jul 22, 2024
Great Safari trip in Wilpattu - Superb safari trip with an excellent guide. Went for the full day and managed to see plenty of wildlife, 4 Leopards, crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalo, deer, monitor lizards and too many lovely birds to mention. It's somewhat bumpy, so be prepared for that, but equally pleasureable and memorable. I would certainly recommend this trip.
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