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Wilpattu Safari Camp is a spacious boutique camp, set on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park, northwest of Sri Lanka. Founded by a team of experienced wildlife photographers and conservationists, the Camp is deliberately kept small to ensure low impact on nature and noise, as well as be able to provide personalised attention to each guest. The fascinating games drives with local experts provide an opportunity to spot unique species of birds and other elusive animals.
Spread across a five-acre patch of forest, Wilpattu Safari Camp has just four tents, ensuring that no more than 8 people are staying at any one time. Eco-friendly in nature, the camp is fitted with solar power that heats the water, runs pedestal fans and provides charge to your camera batteries and Wi-Fi. Delicious meals are based on seasonal produce sourced from its own organic gardens and served in communal dining area or al fresco around a camp fire.
Daily routine at the Wilpattu Safari Camp begins with a hot cuppa at the 5 am wake-up call. Game drives into the Wilpattu National Park are on modified Toyota Land cruiser, accompanied with an expert naturalist. Wildlife generally seen include sloth bear, jackal, wild boar, deer, an array of different bird species and sometimes even an elusive leopard. Nearby interesting sites include Kalpitiya Peninsula, where you can see spinner dolphins between November and April.
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Bar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomLibraryMultilingual StaffRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableStay Wilpattu Safari Camp has just four safari tents. Each of the spacious tents are set on an independent concrete platform and feature a main bedroom complete with a king-sized bed, study table, attached modern bathroom and a veranda area with camp chairs. The tents are equipped with a pedestal fan and charging points for electronic devices and batteries.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Wilpattu Safari Camp but there are no specific facilities available for children. However, they will love the outdoor spaces and the wonderful wildlife of Sri Lanka. The camp also has Wi-Fi service.
Dine All food and drink are included in the daily rate during your stay at the Wilpattu Safari Camp. The in-house restaurant serves delicious traditional Sri Lankan and contemporary Western favourites. The ever-changing seasonal menu is based on what is locally available. Breakfast is in the bush during the morning safari inside the park, while lunch and dinner are served at the dining tent. Guests are served a selection of alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and other spirits.
Relax There will be plenty of time to relax between the game drives. Keeping the environment in mind, Wilpattu Safari Camp is tucked away between flourishing rice fields, allowing plenty of spaces to rest and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. There are resting areas under shade outside in the jungle or you can take a siesta in your tent, cooled by a pedestal fan.
Experience Guests at the Wilpattu Safari Camp have opportunities for daily two game drives to explore Wilpattu National Park. The morning game drives has a wake-up call at 5am, while the evening drive is after your afternoon siesta. Other activities available include cycling and kayaking in the lakes. In the surrounds is Tonigla Rock Inscription that dates back to the first century BC, and Yapahuwa, one of Sri Lanka’s best preserved and least visited ancient capitals.
Location Wilpattu Safari Camp is located just a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu is in the North Westen part of Sri Lanka, a 3-hour drive from the capital city of Colombo.
Getting there Fly into Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. From there the camp is a 4 hour 30-minute drive.
When to go The climate in the north and eastern coastal regions of Sri Lanka is influenced by the north-eastern monsoon which takes place between October and January. During these months you will see the most wind and rain whilst between May and September the weather is much more pleasant and drier.
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Wildlife Parks, Sri Lanka
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