Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris offers luxury mobile tents at the edge of Yala National Park in the Southeast and Wilpattu National Park in the Northwest of Sri Lanka. The terrain in Yala comprises of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean while Wilpattu National Park’s unique feature is its ‘Willus’; natural, sand-rimmed water basins that attract wildlife during the dry season. Both are known for its varied wildlife and particularly for the high concentration of leopards.
Accommodation at Leopard Safaris is in high quality, African safari canvas tents. Each feature comfortable beds, air conditioning, proper flushing toilets and the option of hot water for the showers. There are two Luxury Tents, which has a four-poster bed, furniture crafted from reclaimed wood, indoor bathroom and air-conditioning. Leopard Safaris is on all-inclusive basis and includes delicious meals, alcoholic beverages, daily two game drives accompanied by a wildlife specialist.
Daily game drives Leopard Safaris are conducted on customized Toyota Land Cruiser and are fitted with camera support points for photographers. Yala is inhabited by herds of elephants, sloth bear, sambar and spotted deer, wild boar, crocodiles, leopard and buffalos. Wilpattu with its unique landscape consisting of several freshwater lakes attracts numerous species of birds and other animals including iguanas, elephants and leopards.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomLibraryMultilingual StaffRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableStay Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris has 9 tents at Yala National Park. These include 4 Mobile Canvas Tents, 3 Family Tents and 2 Luxury Lodge Tents. All tents feature air-conditioned, living area with camping chairs, roll down flaps for privacy, outside bathrooms with modern facilities and solar powered lighting. The two luxury tents are on fixed basis, air-conditioned and come with wooden floors covered with rugs, Sri Lankan antiques and state-of-the art bathroom with hot/cold water.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Leopard Safaris. The Family Tents consist of two separate sleeping areas on either side, separated by a lounging area. Both rooms share one bathroom with w/c and shower. Family tents can accommodate four guests but there is also a larger family tent that can accommodate six guests.
Dine Dining at Leopard Safaris is a casual affair. Breakfast is either in the bush or after your morning game drive and includes a fusion of Western and Sri Lankan dishes. Lunches and Dinners are more elaborate, prepared in a well-equipped trailer kitchen by an experienced chef. Enjoy evening drinks around a camp fire while sharing your day’s adventure with other guests. Candle lit dinners are served al-fresco, under the dark, starry sky.
Relax Although most of your time at Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris will be spent in the bush, there is enough time in between to relax in the fresh saltwater swimming pool or rest in hammocks strung between the trees. Alternatively, take leisurely walks around the camp and explore its flora and fauna. After dinner, guests can watch the open skies, ideal for viewing the eastern and northern hemisphere’s constellations.
Experience The daily routine at Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris begins with a morning cuppa. There are daily two game drives in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon. The four-wheel drive jeeps are geared for all terrains, and have been designed to maximize wildlife viewing in absolute comfort. Each is equipped with a cool box of refreshments and snacks, along with binoculars and wildlife field guides. The camp also has photographic equipment, including bean bags and camera supports.
Location The Camp moves between Sri Lanka's three major National Parks: Yala National Park, Knuckles Mountain Range and Wilpathu National Park.
Getting there Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is the sole international airport in Sri Lanka and is located about 30km north of the city. Transfer times vary depending on your safari itinerary. Each park is approximately 6/7 hours from Colombo.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry but the months of December to April are probably the best time to visit. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.
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