that brings you up, close and personal with untamed world of wildlife. Whether you are an avid nature lover or visiting a wildlife park for the first time, if you come here with a mind that’s eager to explore and learn, you will go away with new-found meaning to life. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.
It’s home to Panthera pardus kotiya, a majestic leopard endemic to Sri Lanka. But among the glorious spectacle of wildlife, you’d also witness the tell-tale signs of a lost civilization. The Monastic settlement of Sithulpawwa, an important pilgrim site, is said to have housed 12,000 inhabitants seeking solace, some 2000 years ago. The restored rock Temple, among a series of well-preserved ancient temples, offers a glimpse into a glittering past.
The monstrous Tsunami of 2004 struck the park on that fateful day of December 26. Some 250 people in and around the park were consumed by the rampaging waves, also forever changing the land features of Yala’s coastal belt. The fascinating discovery in the Tsunami’s aftermath was that no animals were in harm’s way, prompting a theory that ‘sixth sense’ of animals took them out of the path of oncoming waves.
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Discover the spectacular wilderness of Yala National Park, the core of a contiguous system of nine connected protected areas, and home to much of Sri Lanka’s magnificent wildlife.
Because in Sri Lanka they are the top predator (Because there are no tigers, lions or cheetahs they have to hide from).
Sri Lankan Expeditions is a specialist Safari Game Drives facilitator and tailor-made Safari Tour organizer in Wilpattu. We are the one-stop safari tour operator for all your requirements in organizing Safari Tours in Wilpattu. Wilpattu sanctuary was declared as a National Park in 1938, Wilpattu National Park is located on the west coast close to the historical city of Anuradhapura.The dry zone jungle is thickly grown. Wilpattu National Park is home to many villi or natural lakes which dot the landscape in the Wilpattu National Park. Except for two, These lakes contain rainwater, thus are important for resident and migratory water-birds.
Our team of wildlife experts and Wildlife photographers frequent Wilpattu and knows Wilpattu well and our own fleet of vehicles based in Wilpattu will take care of your transfer requirements to and from any destination. Firstly there are no accommodation options inside the National Park. All camps, Eco Lodges, Hotels, and Guesthouses are located outside the park in the towns of Hunuwilgama, Nochchiyagama, and Anuradhapura.
Our intimate knowledge of Wilpattu Safari Hotels, Bungalows, and Guest Houses will surely help you to pick the right accommodation option, right room and the best location for your Safari Tour in Wilpattu. If you are looking for luxury the closest hotel is Forest Rock Garden which is about 30 minutes away from the park. Palpatha Eco Lodge is a nice choice for the nature lover, located just 30 minutes away from the park.
Dear Sir, The drive takes 3 hours one way from Galle. Morning safari starts at 6 am, so we need to pick you at 3 am from Galle port.
Of course yes. You can decide whether you are going to do the morning safari and afternoon safari with lunch at the camp or you may decide if you want to do the full day safari with picnic meals.
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