This safari takes you on an exclusive ride through the Wasgamuwa National Park, renowned for its large elephants gatherings and rich wildlife. Choose from morning, evening, or full-day tour options to witness wildlife during their most active activities in the wild.
During this tour, you will visit the following points of interest in the specified order.
- Kandy
- Wasgamuwa National Park
- Kandy
Includes:
- Park entrance tickets are included when "+ Tickets" selected.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Kandy.
- Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur.
- Safari Jeep with the service of an English speaking driver (also your tracker).
- 1 Liter of bottled mineral water per person.
- All taxes & service charges.
Excludes:
- Park entrance tickets are excluded when "No Tickets" selected.
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
Experience:
You will be starting your safari from your hotel in Kandy at 11:00. Your chauffeur will be picking you up and driving you to the Wasgamuwa National Park. Located neighboring to the historic city of Polonnaruwa, the park is one of the precious national treasures of the island.
Discover the opulence of the flora and fauna in the dry tropical forest setting, overlooking the stunning landscape of the park. Enjoy a Wasgamuwa safari ride, filling your lungs with the refreshing air of the pristine wild and listening to the symphony of crickets and birds. Rest assured, you can spot mighty elephants, while the park is also home to a diversity of mammals including leopard, sloth bear, purple-faced langur monkey, wild boar, sambar, spotted deer, buffalo, and endemic bird species.
Small water pools scattered throughout the national park are rich habitats for aquatic life including water monitor, crocodile, python, and various beautiful aquatic birds. This provides wildlife-lovers with clear sightings around the pools and plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photos.
The ideal time to visit the park is from November to May, which increases your chances of seeing large herds of elephants. For those planning to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, this is an exciting and adventurous addition to your itinerary.
Plan your Wasgamuwa safari with us and enjoy a hassle-free experience with our experienced drivers.
If you opt for the evening safari, which is the best time to see this park, you can watch elephants taking their daily bath and observe the many different kinds of birds heading off to their nests at the end of the day.
After the safari, you will get back to the hotel by 20:30, completing your tour.
