Private Tour

Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Today you will enjoy an adventurous full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park including breakfast and lunch at the Park. Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park is well worth as a standalone attraction as it records the second-highest leopard density in Sri Lanka, after Yala. It also admits a fewer number of visitors, which sets it in stark contrast to Yala National Park, which tends to get overcrowded. These reasons alone make Wilpattu National Park a perfect alternative for proper safari-goers who prefer to see magnificent wild animals in their natural habitat while avoiding annoying crowds.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.

Please bring valid passports for entering to the national park.

Please come with a comfortable attire for a safari.

Please note that the traveling time will be changed then stated due to traffic and road conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Wilpattu National Park

04.00 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our driver and taken to Wilpattu National Park. 07.00 AM - Before starting your safari, you will be able to enjoy your packed breakfast near the Wilpattu National Park. After breakfast, you will start the first half of your safari. The leopards at Wilpattu National Park are elusive, yet the high density makes spotting leopards at Wilpattu National Park easier. 01.00 PM - Enjoy your lunch at the park. 02.00 PM - Now you will start the second half of your full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park. The Wilpattu National Park is also a haven for aquatic sea birds as its western boundary is the Indian Ocean. In addition, Wilpattu national park is home to 31 mammals including the Sri Lankan sloth bear, water buffalo, spotted deer, ruddy mongoose, mugger crocodile, Bengal monitors and mouse deer, all of which are threatened species. 06.00 PM - After a memorable full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park, you will be taken back to your hotel.

16 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Negombo

Passing by

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pick up and drop off will be provided by a air-conditioned vehicle.

All government taxes.

Refreshments and water bottles during the safari.

Packed breakfast and lunch.

Entrance fees to Wilpattu National Park.

Cost of the safari jeep

Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in as mentioned.

Gratuities.

Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Options

Pick Up From Colombo Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Colombo area.
Starting point:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Anuradhapura

Pick Up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Anuradhapura area.
Starting point:
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Negombo Hotels

Pick Up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Negombo area.
Starting point:
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Trincomalee

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Trincomalee area.
Starting point:
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Habarana Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Habarana area.
Starting point:
Habarana, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Dambulla Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Dambulla area.
Starting point:
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Mount Lavinia

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Mount Lavinia area.
Starting point:
Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick up from Wilpattu Hotels

Pick up from WIlpattu Hotels: Pick up adn drop off at most closely located hotels in Wilpattu area.
Starting point:
Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Kalpitiya Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Kalpitiya area.
Starting point:
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Kandy Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Kandy area.
Starting point:
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Sigiriya Hotels

Pick up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Sigiriya area.
Starting point:
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick Up From Waikkal Hotels

Pick Up and drop off at most closely located hotels in Waikkal area.
Starting point:
Waikkal, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

117 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

108

Amazing Wilpattu Safari – Highly Recommended!
Jolyn G,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an incredible experience on our Wilpattu safari from Negombo. Our guide was exceptional – knowledgeable, friendly, and really made the wildlife experience come alive. The day was long, starting with a 4 AM hotel pickup and returning around 7 PM, but it was absolutely worth it. The drive from Negombo to Wilpattu took over 3 hours, and our driver was excellent – safe, smooth, and very accommodating. The highlight? Spotting not one, but two leopards in the wild! The park itself is stunning and less crowded than other national parks, which made the experience feel truly special. If you’re considering a safari from Negombo, this is the one to do. Incredible wildlife, a fantastic guide, and a memorable adventure from start to finish.
Leopards trails
zubayr,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We stayed 2 nights at the Leopards trails, a very upmarket camp site about a mile outside the entrance to Wilpattu National Park. The accomodation, food and the staff service were all excellent. Unfortunately we didn't see any leopards but we saw four bears , including a mother and her cub, amongst other wild life.
Exciting day out
alijade24,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic well organised knowledgeable and great fun. Speed boat across lagoon then tuk tuk to park then jeep safari. Great day out for all.
Great experience
Neil D,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We would highly recommend this experience. We were picked up from our hotel in Kandy by Charith. He got us safely to the safari and the car was comfortable and bottled water was in the vehicle for us. Which was appreciated on the long journey to Wilpattu. Our driver/guide was very friendly and had an excellent knowledge of the park and the animals. He provided us a delicious breakfast and lunch as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day. The highlight of the day was a very hungry Sloth Bear.
Highley recamonded for a full day safari
Wilpattusafaritours,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experiance in wilpattu and the tour was well organized from negombo to wilpattu within 3 hours.jeep and included a well knowledgable guide and the breakfast and lunch was fantastic.it was a memorable day and thanks for organize a successful safari and highley recomonded for a full day tour
Fantastic 1-Day Safari
Betina M,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredibly great safari! Our guide/chief was incredibly knowledgeable and service-minded. And he was genuinely interested in the animals. Oh, my God, so many animals we saw!
Excellent experience with an exceptional guide!
Dan P,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a very well organised exceptional if very long day out! The day we had originally booked we got up and were ready for our 4.25am pick up but at 4.23 we got a message to say the car had broken down. I was given an immediate refund and was asked if we had any days left to fit it in. The next day was our last so we booked in and were given a discount for the previous days inconvenience. The experience itself is superb, we were given a really highly skilled guide in the park who spotted so many interesting animals and birds to see. We saw an elephant, crocodiles, water buffalo, a rare sighting of a sloth bear close up and a glimpse of a leopard. One thing to be aware of is that there is only one toilet block in the park and there is no toilet roll or soap, so given you are out for about 16hrs and will probably need to visit it I strongly suggest bringing your own supplies and hand sanitiser. Really memorable trip highly recommend.
Great tour and guide/driver
nikosn691,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is not an appointment with the elephants or the leopards. If someone wants a definite encounter, it is better to visit a zoo. That said, the experience is great. We left our hotel at 6 a.m (we modified the standard time) arrived at the park entrance at 10 a.m. and we were driving through the park till dawn. Our driver and the modified four wheel drive truck were appropriate for the task. The terrain was muddy in places, since it rained earlier and during our tour, but the driver and car coped perfectly. The nature is stunning and the wildlife was really impressive in the natural environment. Totally worth the money, time and energy, highly recommended. Five star rating to our driver for the comfortable ride (8 hour in total) from/to our Colombo hotel. Special thanks to our Agent who coordinated everything smoothly.
A Fantastic Tour
emilymU3438UM,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour. Transfer to and from the national park in a private car was comfortable and punctual. I was looked after well throughout the day by my guide, who did his best to get me to any area of the park where an animal had been spotted. We managed to see elephants, leopards, water buffalo, a sloth bear, crocodiles, as well as many other birds and smaller creatures. The food was great - breakfast and lunch supplied, as well as numerous snacks and drinks throughout the day. The park didn’t feel overcrowded, as I’ve heard can be a problem at some of the other parks. Overall a great day!
Amazing adventure
Y8391TDvictoriak,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience. We were lucky enough to see a leopard, an elephant and a bear (apart from amazing birds and monkeys!). The most important thing- guys were really looking after us through the journey and kept us well fed! We will be using their services in our next trips to this beautiful country.