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A leopard beside one of Wilpattu's lakes at dawn
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Wilpattu

Wilpattu is the island's largest national park, named for its 'villus' — natural sand-rimmed lakes scattered through dense forest. Far quieter than Yala, it offers leopard and sloth-bear sightings in genuine wilderness, with far fewer jeeps to share the moment with. A rewarding choice for travellers who want their safari wild.

Best Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep1 night

Highlights

  • Leopards and sloth bears in true wilderness
  • The park's signature 'villu' lakes
  • Far fewer jeeps than Yala
  • Rich birdlife and ancient ruins within the park

Getting there

About 3.5 hours from Colombo, or 1.5 hours from Anuradhapura.

  • Colombo (CMB airport) — ~185 km · ~3.5 hr drive
  • Anuradhapura — ~1.5 hr drive

Things to do here

A leopard beside a villu lake in Wilpattu
Wilpattu Safari
half day

Journeys through Wilpattu

A leopard beside a lake in Wilpattu
Wilpattu Safari
1 days · from $95 pp
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