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Leopard drinking water during a Wilpattu Safari

WILPATTU SAFARI TOURS

Discover the wild heart of Sri Lanka with private safari experiences in Wilpattu National Park.

Explore Wilpattu National Park with experienced local guides who understand its wildlife, landscapes and hidden trails. From leopard encounters and sloth bears to elephants and remarkable birdlife, Leopard Expeditions creates private safari experiences designed around nature, photography and responsible wildlife viewing.

Leopard with cubs on a dirt road during a Wilpattu Safari.

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Half-Day Wilpattu Safari

Experience the wilderness of Wilpattu on a private half-day safari. Explore forest trails, natural lakes and open landscapes in search of leopards, sloth bears, elephants, deer and remarkable birdlife with an experienced local guide.

Two brown fish owls perched on a branch during a Wilpattu Safari.
Sloth bear walking on a path during a Wilpattu Safari

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Full-Day Wilpattu Safari

Spend a full day exploring the remote wilderness of Wilpattu National Park. With more time in the park, journey deeper through forests, lakes and open plains in search of leopards, sloth bears, elephants and diverse birdlife, with time to observe wildlife at a relaxed pace.

Colorful kingfisher bird during a Wilpattu Safari
Two chameleons on a branch during a Wilpattu Safari

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Wildlife Photography Safari

Experience Wilpattu through a photographer’s eye on a private wildlife photography safari. With a patient, slow-paced approach, we focus on light, animal behaviour and positioning, giving you more time to observe and capture meaningful moments in the wild.

Sri Lankan junglefowl running during a Wilpattu Safari

Choose Your Wilpattu Safari

Private Wilpattu safari experiences designed around your time, interests and wildlife goals.

Morning Wilpattu Safari

5:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Start your day in the wilderness of Wilpattu, exploring forest trails, lakes and open habitats in search of leopards, sloth bears, elephants and birdlife.

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Starting :- USD 130

Sloth bear walking on a path during a Wilpattu Safari

Afternoon Wilpattu Safari

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Explore Wilpattu in the quieter afternoon hours as the temperature begins to cool and wildlife becomes active toward sunset.

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Starting :- USD 130

Sri Lankan elephant with tusks during a Wilpattu Safari

Full-Day Wilpattu Safari

5:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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Spend a full day exploring deeper into Wilpattu with more time for patient wildlife observation, photography and discovering different habitats.

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Starting :- USD 180

Leopards on a dirt track during a Wilpattu Safari.

Wildlife Photography Safari

Private & Slow-Paced

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Designed for photographers who want more time with wildlife, with a patient approach focused on animal behaviour, light and photographic opportunities.

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TAILOR-MADE

Fishing cat walking through water on a Wilpattu Safari
Winding jungle path through dense trees on a Wilpattu Safari

Wilpattu National Park offers a quieter and more immersive safari experience in one of Sri Lanka’s largest wilderness areas. Its forests, natural lakes and open habitats are home to leopards, sloth bears, elephants and an extraordinary variety of birds.

Why Choose a Wilpattu Safari?

Wilpattu National Park is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and is one of Sri Lanka’s most rewarding destinations for nature lovers. The park provides important habitat for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, sloth bear, Asian elephant, spotted deer, wild buffalo, crocodiles and many other species. Its natural lakes, dense forests, open grasslands and peaceful wilderness also support an exceptional diversity of birdlife. Every Wilpattu safari is different, offering new opportunities to observe animal behaviour, discover tracks and signs, and experience wildlife in its natural environment.

Wildlife in Wilpattu National Park

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