Places to see

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.