Wilpattu National Park

Leopards are perhaps the most elusive and hard to spot wild cats on the planet. As Sri Lanka has the highest density of them this is an excellent opportunity to spot these magnificent creatures. Embark on an exciting 4x4 jeep safari in search of leopards and bears! Be sure to stay in your vehicle, as the animals outside the car are wild and can be dangerous. 

Situated 176 km north of Colombo, Wilpattu is approximately 1,908 sq. km in extent. It has a dense jungle cover, which makes it a very exciting park as animals have to be tracked. There are numerous delightful little lakes - known as villus - and the leopard and sloth bear are likely to be spotted drinking at these. A large variety of birds are also found in this park, and you hear them chirping all around you. We recommend that you safari either in the early morning or late afternoon, as these are the times when the animals are at their most active.