Leopard Trails Wilpattu is a tented camp on the border of Wilpattu National Park, offering a real experience of the wilderness. Wilpattu is the largest national park in Sri Lanka, covering around 130,000 hectares.
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Planning your stay
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest national park, about four hours north of Colombo and around an hour from Anuradhapura. It is known for leopards and sloth bears and is usually less crowded than Yala.
Things to do nearby
Game drives in Wilpattu National Park are the main reason to stay. The park is known for leopards, sloth bears and its many natural lakes, called villus. Anuradhapura is within reach for a day trip.
There are two types of tent: Air Conditioned Luxury Tents and Air Conditioned Classic Mobile Tents. Tents have fans and air conditioning, charging points for phones and cameras, water bottles and mosquito repellent. En-suite bathrooms have hot and cold showers, free toiletries and bathrobes.
Air Conditioned Luxury Tents
These 65 sqm air conditioned tents look out over Wilpattu National Park and have a queen size bed and a sitting area on the verandah. Mosquito repellent, bottled water, bathrobes and towels are provided.
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Air Conditioned Classic Mobile Tents
A 28 sqm air conditioned tent with a queen size bed and a private outdoor shower at the back. Mosquito repellent, bottled water, bathrobes and towels are provided.
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Facilities
Separate tent with dining room, bar and lounge.
Campfire in the evenings.
Team of experienced guides and a naturalist, with a chef, camp manager, night watchman and housekeeping staff.
Wi-Fi
Garden
Scenic inland setting
Food and drink
Sri Lankan and Western food is served in the dining tent, and dinner is often enjoyed around the campfire while guests share the day's sightings.
A la carte dining
Sri Lankan
Continental
Outdoor dining
Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
Leopard Trails Wilpattu is on the edge of Wilpattu National Park. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 170 km by road, about 3 hours 45 minutes, travelling north through Chilaw and Puttalam.
If you start in Colombo, it is around 200 km, about 4 hours on the road.
We can book a private air conditioned transfer from the airport or anywhere in Colombo, and the driver can stay with you for the rest of your holiday if you wish. Road times are a guide only and can vary with traffic and weather.
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