12 Hour Private Wilpattu National Park Safari with Meals

4.8 (12 reviews) Sri Lanka
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Duration11h - 13h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the wild beauty of Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest and oldest wildlife reserve, on this private full-day safari. Travel in a private 4x4 jeep with a driver who also serves as your guide. Explore forests, open plains, and natural lakes (villus), spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, and over 200 species of birds. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Anuradhapura or Hunuwilagama, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and bottled water. Park entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. Enjoy a hassle-free day in the wilderness, capturing unforgettable wildlife moments. This safari can be customized upon request for pickup times. Core itinerary remains the same.

Options

From Anuradhapura (Full Day)

Duration: 11 hours
Pickup / Drop-off: Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels within a 3 km radius of Anuradhapura city center
Pickup included

From Hunuwilagama (Full Day)

Duration: 11 hours
Pickup / Drop-off: Pickup included within a 5 km radius of Wilpattu National Park hotels (incl. Hunuwilagama, Wilpattu Junction, etc.)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Cocacola Zero/ Sprite Zero
  • Western & Sri Lankan Breakfast included
  • Private 4x4 safari jeep with experienced driver inside Wilpattu National Park. (Also your tracker)
  • Air-conditioned hotel pickup & drop-off from Anuradhapura
  • Full Authentic Sri Lankan Lunch included
  • Bottled drinking water per person
  • Snacks and refreshments included
  • Binocular
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks outside provided meals)
  • Gratuities
  • Any other services not included above
  • Wilpattu National Park entrance tickets (paid at the park entrance; the fee depends on nationality, age and group size)

What to expect

  1. Anuradhapura
    Pass by
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  2. Wilpattu Safari Hunuwilagama
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  3. Wilpattu National Park
    11h
    You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:00 AM and taken to Wilpattu National Park for your full-day safari. Enter the park at 6:00 AM, the best time for wildlife viewing, with high chances of spotting Wilpattu’s legendary leopards along with elephants, sloth bears, deer, crocodiles, and many bird species.
    Enjoy your packed breakfast around 7:30 AM at a safe rest area inside the park (timing can be adjusted to your preference). Continue exploring Wilpattu’s unique landscape of lakes, dense forest, and coastal wilderness.
    At 12:30 PM, pause for lunch surrounded by nature (flexible timing). Afterward, resume your afternoon safari, covering new trails and maximizing wildlife sightings.
    At 5:00 PM, conclude your safari and head back to your hotel after a memorable day in Sri Lanka’s largest national park.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head towards the pinned location, find Leesha Restaurant (small shop with a hut). Your driver will be meeting you there. Please arrive 10 min before tour start time.

End point

Head towards the pinned location, find Leesha Restaurant (small shop with a hut). Your driver will be meeting you there. Please arrive 10 min before tour start time.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and guesthouses in Anuradhapura and Hunuwilagama.

Guests will be collected 1 hour before the tour start time if it's from Anuradhapura. 15 min before if it's from Hunuwilagama meeting point.

Your driver/guide or tour operator will contact you the evening before to confirm exact pickup time and location.

If your accommodation is outside the standard pickup area, please contact us in advance for arrangements.

Pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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