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North West Coast & Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park has long been a favourite of ours due to its beautiful landscape, vast scrubland and fantastic wildlife sightings.

Sri Lanka's largest wilderness, Wilpattu, is home to a significant leopard population among natural lakes (called villu) that glisten like mirrors in the scrubland. Wilpattu's unique ecosystem supports not only substantial numbers of leopards but also sloth bears, spotted deer, and over 230 bird species that thrive around the park's distinctive water-filled depressions. Wilpattu is one of our preferred national parks in Sri Lanka. It's a quieter alternative to Yala National Park and combines brilliantly with The Cultural Triangle.

Unique places to visit in North West Coast & Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu

Wilpattu Jeep Safari

Wilpattu, Sri Lanka

This vast 1,317-square-kilometre sanctuary comes alive differently in the afternoon, as sloth bears forage in the undergrowth and water buffalo gather at the park's famous 'villus', over 100 natural lakes scattered like jewels across the landscape. The late afternoon light transforms the forest into a photographer's paradise, whilst your knowledgeable guide tracks leopard movements and shares insights about the delicate balance between ancient human settlements and thriving wildlife populations that make Wilpattu truly extraordinary.

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Places to see in North West Coast & Wilpattu National Park

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Leopard Trails Wilpattu

Wilpattu, Sri Lanka

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