Wasgamuwa National Park Safari with Naturalist

Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Wasgamuwa National Park (Wasgomuwa) spanning over 36,900 hectares is bordered by River Mahaweli Ganga and River Amban Ganga in east and west. The altitude varies from over 500m at the Sudu kanda hill to just 76m along the Mahaweli Ganga. The combination of a number of small reservoirs and Sudu kanda mountain range affords fine trekking opportunities for keen hikers. A private guide means you and your party will receive personalized attention and have plenty of time to ask questions.

Options

Jeep | Guide(3hrs)
Jeep | Entrance | Guide(3hrs)

What's included

  • Service of an English Speaking Naturalist-Guide.
  • Service of an Experience Driver.
  • Transport by Private Safari Jeep.
  • Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate.
  • Water bottle per person.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of entrance gate.
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
  • Food and Bevarages.
  • Gratuities.

What to expect

Wasgamuwa National Park is a dry zone park which is home to over 150 floral species, many of them endemic. The park also houses 23 species of mammals and over 140 species of birds. The number of reptile species is not low either. The park is especially popular for its elephant herds that you may see especially in the evenings. The Marsh elephant is a subspecies only seen near the Mahaveli River. You may also get to see two of the endemic monkey species found in Sri Lanka, or water buffalo, or even the rare sloth bear or golden palm civet.

Some of the bird species that you may see are the endemic red-faced malkoha and the Sri Lankan junglefowl. You could also catch an elusive look at colorful peafowl, a painted stork, a black-headed ibis or even a Sri Lankan frogmouth.

There are many reptiles you may see on the banks of water bodies, such as the Mugger Crocodile or water monitors. There are quite a few species of skinks, lizards, and snakes as well. There are around 50 species of butterflies in Wasgamuwa Park that may interest butterfly enthusiasts. Eight of these species are endemic.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Park Gate of Wasgamuwa National Park

End point

Park Gate of Wasgamuwa National Park

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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