Excursion

WILD NATURE TRAILS

With Sri Lanka’s most popular national park located just beyond our premises, Wilpattu Leisure Bungalow is first and foremost a haven for avid safari-goers and wildlife enthusiasts. Wilpattu National Park is home to a number of exotic flora and fauna including Sri Lanka’s ‘big three’ – which includes the majestic Sri Lankan elephant, the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, and the charismatic Sloth Bear. Accompanied by our resident Tour Assistant, you will be given first hand insights on our local species and their habitat, on a safari that can be designed for either half a day or a full day, depending only on your thirst for adventure.

. Walk through a nature trail along the hotel premises to observe all the mystical creatures and breath-taking views while you trek the unpaved paths and the scrub forest. During your excursion. If you are a keen photographer, you will find this is the correct place for your model.

LEOPARD WATCHING

Bouncing around the white sand and red clay roads 
of Wilpattu National Park in an open Land Cruiser a jungle verge at the sandy edge of a villu or natural Lake Posing magnificently, a leopard rested stoically on the white villu sand in the shade of the overhanging jungle, viewing his territory. There are well over 31 species of mammals that have been identified at Wilpattu National Park and is an excellent location to view several species. This includes the leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), which is the top predator of Sri Lankan wilderness. With luck, you will be able to spot leopards surrounding in their natural habitat. Galge Viharaya, Kok Motte, Marawila, Maradanmaduwa, Pannikkar Villu, Percy Bendi Wewa, Thambi Oluwa, Weli Ela and at the Park entrance are few of the famous spots where you can click a shot of your most loved model – Leopard! “Natta” belongs to an era of habituated leopards in Wilpattu national park, all born post war, and relatively comfortable around vehicles. On a quiet day “Natta” appears out of nowhere and performs is one such example, where you can hold the breath and let that adrenalin rush through your veins.

BIRD WATCHING

For a more specialized wildlife experience, our Tour Assistant also curates birding trails in our surrounding regions for enthusiasts who want to catch a glimpse of the several endemic and migratory species that soar through our skies.
The “Villus” and thick forests of Wilpattu National Park play host to around 215 species of birds including 11 endemic and 54 migratory winged creatures. Wetland bird species such as Garganey, Pin tail, Whistling Teal, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Large White Egret, Cattle Egret and Purple Heron as well as many species of Gulls, Terns, Owls, Kites and Eagles also lives in this land harmoniously.

4 X 4 SAFARI

 A Luxury 4×4 jeep can be arranged through Wilpattu Leisure Bungalow travel desk, if you are a keen photographer or would like to try your hand at wildlife photography, Jeeps provides you the vantage positions to record the shot you dreamed for. One of our in-house Tour Assistants will play guide, accompanying you to the park. You will discover not only the illusive leopard but also be witness to the call of the wild. Full day safaris with packed picnic baskets can be arranged on request. Talk to us and we’ll bring the wilderness closer to you.

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