Sri Lanka offers exceptional safari experiences across diverse national parks, including Wilpattu and Minneriya. Wilpattu, on the northwest coast, is the largest and oldest park and hosts one of the highest leopard concentrations, along with sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, barking deer, and nocturnal slow lorises. Minneriya, in the Cultural Triangle near Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy, hosts the world’s largest gathering of Asian elephants each July to November. Private chauffeur-guides with strong wildlife-spotting skills enhance sightings. Luxury and eco-friendly lodging options include Leopard Trails tented camp in Wilpattu and Jetwing Vil Uyana near Sigiriya.
The largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world; the highest concentration of leopards; a rainbow of endemic birdlife; and a huge range of different parks. These are just a few of the experiences you will find in the stunning South Asian island country, Sri Lanka -an ideal destination for a safari. I've been planning trips to this part of the world for over a decade.
Wilpattu National Park Located on the country's northwest coast, Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest and oldest national park, with one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world. In this densely forested area, you'll also find sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, barking deer, and charismatic slow lorises-big-eyed primates that prowl the forests of Sri Lanka at night. Where to Stay Leopard Trails combines the authentic charm of a tented camp with all the luxury you could ask for in Wilpattu National Park.
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