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Situated close to the historic city of Anuradhapura in the north west of Sri Lanka, Wilpattu became a National Park in 1938. The park takes its name from the numerous lakes, known as Willu, that are dotted throughout the park. Wilpattu National Park has the unique feature of many natural lakes, which are sand-rimmed water basins or natural depressions in the land that fill with rainwater, creating beautiful lakes. These natural lakes are hotspots for all sorts of animals to gather for a refreshing drink and bathe, especially in the dry summer months. Wildlife in Wilpattu National Park includes 31 species of mammal, including the sloth bear, the Sri Lankan elephant and the elusive leopard. Afternoon safari is the best to spot many animals.
• Two way hotel transfers included
• Hear commentary from an expert guide
• Witness the highest concentration of leopards at Wilpattu
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Duration: 11 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Situated close to the historic city of Anuradhapura in the north west of Sri Lanka, Wilpattu became a National Park in 1938. The park takes its name from the numerous lakes, known as Willu, that are dotted throughout the park. Wilpattu National Park has the unique feature of many natural lakes, which are sand-rimmed water basins or natural depressions in the land that fill with rainwater, creating beautiful lakes. These natural lakes are hotspots for all sorts of animals to gather for a refreshing drink and bathe, especially in the dry summer months. Wildlife in Wilpattu National Park includes 31 species of mammal, including the sloth bear, the Sri Lankan elephant and the elusive leopard. Afternoon safari is the best to spot many animals.
• Two way hotel transfers included
• Hear commentary from an expert guide
• Witness the highest concentration of leopards at Wilpattu
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wilpattu National Park, off Chilaw Anuradhapura road, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura 50008 Sri Lanka
Wilpattu is one of the largest wildlife parks in Sri Lanka and is home to many spectacular mammals, birds, reptiles and flora which flourish in the fertile land. In short it’s the perfect place to take a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka. Of the over thirty mammals that call Wilpattu home, four of which are identified as a threatened species; the Leopard, Elephant, Water Buffalo and Sloth Bear. The Spotted Deer, Sambar and Mongoose are also regularly sighted around the park. Reptiles and amphibians also flourish at Wilpattu, with the Monitor Lizard, Mugger Crocodile, Cobra, Indian Python and Soft Shelled Turtle residing in the park. Wilpattu is one of the best places to take a bird spotting tour in Sri Lanka, it’s renowned for its population of domestic and migratory water birds that live close to the many natural lakes dotted around the 130,000 hectare park.
Duration: 4 hours
