HIGHLIGHT
Explore Wilpattu’s vast wilderness, ancient lakes, and elusive leopards in Sri Lanka’s largest national park.
Wilpattu is not only rich in wildlife but also steeped in history. It’s believed to be the landing site of Prince Vijaya, the legendary founder of the Sinhalese people. As you journey through its ancient paths and still lakes, you’re walking in the footsteps of legends — making it an adventure that blends nature, culture, and heritage.
For those seeking a peaceful safari away from the crowds, Wilpattu offers unmatched tranquility and authenticity. With Ceylon Insight, you’ll explore the raw beauty of this park with expert guides, discovering Sri Lanka’s wildlife in its most natural and unspoiled setting.
The best time to visit Wilpattu is from February to October, during the dry season. The weather is warm and dry, offering excellent conditions for wildlife viewing and comfortable safaris.
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Great Experience - I was in Sri Lanka on a 3-weeks round trip in August and it was one of the best guided trips I have ever made. A big and heartfelt Thank... read more You to Chinthaka and his team, who made this trip a very special and unforgettable one. We had the best guide, best bus driver and best bus attendant you could wish for.
Engaging Kalinga as a guide - there is no better way to experience Sri Lanka. - We travelled with our guide Kalinga for 2 weeks at the beginning of March 2024 on a very active trip through Sri Lanka. Kalinga's very amiable, humorous and professional manner... read more made our trip through this beautiful country a wonderful experience. Kalinga knows everything, speaks perfect German and can even make Germans laugh permanently. As a guide, you really can't do better than that. It was much more than we expected and simply super likeable. Kalinga always comes up with something unexpected to make you even more enthusiastic about Sri Lanka. Thank you for wonderful, amazing and perfect two weeks!
Great Journey - Travelling together with Chintake was every day a big pleasure for us. We are really very happy that we could spend our holiday days with him. Due to the fact... read more that he is from Sri Lanka underlined at every interisting sightseeing point deep dive insights. Every day was a positive adventure with him and we had a lot of fun. For sure it was not the last time at Sri Lanka, which is from now on one of our favourite travel destinations. Ayubowan 🙂