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Wilpattu Nature Resort - Deluxe Double 

Our top picks for wildlife day trips from Anuradhapura to nearby national parks for elephant sightings, leopard safaris, and birdwatching.

Wildlife Safaris in Anuradhapura: The Best Day Trips for Elephants, Leopards & Birds

Wildlife Safaris in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka's largest national park, and the least-known. Famous for leopards and birdlife

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Wilpattu National Park

Our handpicked Wilpattu National Park experiences for leopard spotting and birdwatching in Sri Lanka's largest, lesser-known national park.

Wilpattu National Park Experiences: Our Top Picks for Leopards & Birdlife

Wilpattu National Park Experiences

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Today you'll embark on an exciting safari game drive!

Wilpattu Nature Resort - Wilpattu National Park Safari

This option is perfect for travellers who love to immerse themselves in nature, in an idyllic resort just by the river. In addition to a night's stay at Wilpattu Nature Resort, enjoy either (i) two 4-hour game drives, or (ii) a full-day game drive in Wilpattu National Park. Please indicate at the time of booking what your preference is.

Join-in safari game drive in Wilpattu National Park

Riverfront location with camping facilities and water sports

Option for experienced guides for additional fee

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Wildlife Safaris

Stay by the river near Wilpattu National Park and pair it with two 4-hour safaris or one full-day game drive. A good pick if one drive isn't enough.

1D1N Safari & Stay | Wilpattu National Park

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Room features river views. Very nice location far away from the large groups of tourists.
 You can use the kayaks for free and take a trip through the mangrove forests. Really very special, because we came along more wild elephants than during the safari in the national park.
 The food was fine.”

Room features river views. Very nice location far away from the large groups of tourists.
You can use the kayaks for free and take a trip through the mangrove forests. Really very special, because we came along more wild elephants than during the safari in the national park.
The food was fine.”

“The food was great and had a good spread. Every meal was refreshingly different to each other. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. One of my favourite experiences was the kayaking. Kayaking along the lagoon trails was such an adventure. The boat rides allowed us to spend time in water that was pleasantly safe but fresh and the ride to the Biobab (elephant tree) was so much fun. Seeing the giant tree was awe-inspiring.”

“The food was great and had a good spread. Every meal was refreshingly different to each other. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. One of my favourite experiences was the kayaking. Kayaking along the lagoon trails was such an adventure. The boat rides allowed us to spend time in water that was pleasantly safe but fresh and the ride to the Biobab (elephant tree) was so much fun. Seeing the giant tree was awe-inspiring.”


“The food was delicious. Service was exemplary. The view is enchanting facing the lagoon. The environment around the hotel was very peaceful. The rooms are spacious.”

“The food was delicious. Service was exemplary. The view is enchanting facing the lagoon. The environment around the hotel was very peaceful. The rooms are spacious.”


“Sadly, I was the only guest due to recent events, but Anil and his team were great. They prepared loads of delicious food and when I changed my mind about taking a full day safari instead of a half day, they turned around, bought some snacks and drinks and I enjoyed a lovely day. There’s really no need to stay away, especially from this area, as there’s plenty of security anyway, to protect the park. The hotel is comfortable and in a very relaxing location, next to the river and not far to the park entrance. You can also take a boat trip, which I did and thoroughly enjoyed.”

“Sadly, I was the only guest due to recent events, but Anil and his team were great. They prepared loads of delicious food and when I changed my mind about taking a full day safari instead of a half day, they turned around, bought some snacks and drinks and I enjoyed a lovely day. There’s really no need to stay away, especially from this area, as there’s plenty of security anyway, to protect the park. The hotel is comfortable and in a very relaxing location, next to the river and not far to the park entrance. You can also take a boat trip, which I did and thoroughly enjoyed.”


“Excellent location situated on a river. Nice to relax and explore a bit the surroundings. The have free Kayak's which you can use for the river. The staff is extremly friendly and helpfull. The food is very good. It is a bit of the main road, therefore it is really calm and completely in the nature. Everything is clean, nice rooms and a nice veranda where the resterant is on. It was one of our highlights of the hotels, and we had not expected it.”

“Excellent location situated on a river. Nice to relax and explore a bit the surroundings. The have free Kayak's which you can use for the river. The staff is extremly friendly and helpfull. The food is very good. It is a bit of the main road, therefore it is really calm and completely in the nature. Everything is clean, nice rooms and a nice veranda where the resterant is on. It was one of our highlights of the hotels, and we had not expected it.”


We had a very enjoyable stay at the resort, our cabin by the lake was clean, modern, spacous and comfortable. The manager Anil and his staff literally killed us with kindness and attention. The restaurant setting was stunning and the food was awesome in its quality and quantity. Anil took us for a 4.5 hour tour around Wilpattu National park in his Landcruiser, what an incredile experience. Anil's eagle eye spotted animals hiding in jungle, lagoons and on the wetland, we just couldnt see them until he pointed them out, you can't beat experience i guess. Thoroughly recommend staying at this lovely place beside the lake.

We had a very enjoyable stay at the resort, our cabin by the lake was clean, modern, spacous and comfortable. The manager Anil and his staff literally killed us with kindness and attention. The restaurant setting was stunning and the food was awesome in its quality and quantity. Anil took us for a 4.5 hour tour around Wilpattu National park in his Landcruiser, what an incredile experience. Anil's eagle eye spotted animals hiding in jungle, lagoons and on the wetland, we just couldnt see them until he pointed them out, you can't beat experience i guess. Thoroughly recommend staying at this lovely place beside the lake.

This is a small, but great resort located in a beautiful place between puttalam Lagoon and Kala Oya. Authentic Sri Lankan food, which they provided us was extreamly exemplary. This place is highly recomended, if you wish to visit Vilpattu Sanctuary via eluwankulama entrance. Mangrove tour along kala oya is also recomended to enjoy, if you stay at this resort. Staff is also friendly, very attentive and helpfull.

This is a small, but great resort located in a beautiful place between puttalam Lagoon and Kala Oya. Authentic Sri Lankan food, which they provided us was extreamly exemplary. This place is highly recomended, if you wish to visit Vilpattu Sanctuary via eluwankulama entrance. Mangrove tour along kala oya is also recomended to enjoy, if you stay at this resort. Staff is also friendly, very attentive and helpfull.

The hotel manager and friendly staff gave priority for our comfort. Clean rooms, supportive service and wonderful location kept us busy to feel that we were on the earth. Excursions and boat rides through kala oya, lagoon and then to the sea is an unexpected excitement. Wilpattu tour they organized was fantastic and cost is fair. Though we were keeping on late nights the management was kind enough to accept us to thrill the nature. Though we have been all over in Sri Lanka for holidays, with wilpattu nature resort we had a different experience. The original taste of srilanka food was delicious. HATS OFF FOR YOU ALL NATURE RESORT TEAM.

The hotel manager and friendly staff gave priority for our comfort. Clean rooms, supportive service and wonderful location kept us busy to feel that we were on the earth. Excursions and boat rides through kala oya, lagoon and then to the sea is an unexpected excitement. Wilpattu tour they organized was fantastic and cost is fair. Though we were keeping on late nights the management was kind enough to accept us to thrill the nature. Though we have been all over in Sri Lanka for holidays, with wilpattu nature resort we had a different experience. The original taste of srilanka food was delicious. HATS OFF FOR YOU ALL NATURE RESORT TEAM.

The resort was well maintained and situated in a nice peaceful location, in front of the Lunu ganga/kalaoya and close to putlam lagoon. The facilities were very good and the staff was very friendly. Really Enjoyed the Safari to Wilpattu and the boat ride to lagoon. Food was tasty too. We stayed at the main building (not the building with the restaurant) Rooms were spacious. However, Toilet needs to be improved.

The resort was well maintained and situated in a nice peaceful location, in front of the Lunu ganga/kalaoya and close to putlam lagoon. The facilities were very good and the staff was very friendly. Really Enjoyed the Safari to Wilpattu and the boat ride to lagoon. Food was tasty too. We stayed at the main building (not the building with the restaurant) Rooms were spacious. However, Toilet needs to be improved.

Nice place nearby Wilpattu forest. 
 Friendly staff. Good service. Having Boat rides to Kala oya Outfall and up on the river for bathing.

Nice place nearby Wilpattu forest. 
Friendly staff. Good service. Having Boat rides to Kala oya Outfall and up on the river for bathing.

Best place to relax and enjoy the vacation in wilpattu.

Best place to relax and enjoy the vacation in wilpattu.

Very frendly staff with lovely setup.
 Ideal for vacation.

Very frendly staff with lovely setup.
Ideal for vacation.

Really nice clean rooms. Very comfortable

Really nice clean rooms. Very comfortable

Best place in Wilpathu. Lovely location.. good staff and a very special guy Rohan who is a good heart serving the guests.

Best place in Wilpathu. Lovely location.. good staff and a very special guy Rohan who is a good heart serving the guests.

Calm and quit place, good for everyone

Amazing and reasonable place to stay of you love a waterfront hotel in nature

Amazing and reasonable place to stay of you love a waterfront hotel in nature

An ideal place for nature lovers who enjoy nature park safari, kayoking, dolphin watching etc.

An ideal place for nature lovers who enjoy nature park safari, kayoking, dolphin watching etc.

Stayed for one night at the Eagle Room on Christmas night 2018. Wanted to extend my stay by another night but the place was fully booked. So if you want to book this place - earlier the better. 
 The place is situated on the banks of Lunu Oya and with friendly staff and brilliant local cuisine was a hit with the entire family. Kids enjoyed the kayak ride over the Lunu Oya. Definitely visiting the place again.

Stayed for one night at the Eagle Room on Christmas night 2018. Wanted to extend my stay by another night but the place was fully booked. So if you want to book this place - earlier the better. 
The place is situated on the banks of Lunu Oya and with friendly staff and brilliant local cuisine was a hit with the entire family. Kids enjoyed the kayak ride over the Lunu Oya. Definitely visiting the place again.

Super Hospitality, Credit to Anil and Team. Rohan the chief steward was super accommodating. Kids had a great time. By boat to a river bath was great.
 They even gave us our lunch in a Warm box as we traveled on the Mannar road and back to resort.
 Hats off to the lady Chef she did a amazing job on all meals.
 Looking forward to going there again.


Super Hospitality, Credit to Anil and Team. Rohan the chief steward was super accommodating. Kids had a great time. By boat to a river bath was great.
They even gave us our lunch in a Warm box as we traveled on the Mannar road and back to resort.
Hats off to the lady Chef she did a amazing job on all meals.
Looking forward to going there again.

Friendly staff and pretty much comfortable. Foods are delicious and can be alter according to your preferences. Conference hall is available for average crowd. Clean environment. Can arrange boat rides of various activities and Wilpattu safaris. Rooms are equipped with attached washrooms and air conditioning. Rooms are available in different prices. Peaceful and quiet environment. Highly recommend for travellers.

Friendly staff and pretty much comfortable. Foods are delicious and can be alter according to your preferences. Conference hall is available for average crowd. Clean environment. Can arrange boat rides of various activities and Wilpattu safaris. Rooms are equipped with attached washrooms and air conditioning. Rooms are available in different prices. Peaceful and quiet environment. Highly recommend for travellers.

A lovely estate situated right on the Kala Oya river, with its own safari jeeps and drivers. Upon request (and for an additional fee), they are able to provide experienced guides to accompany guests to the national park. In addition to cozy rooms, the resort also offers a camping facility and lots of water sports such as kayaking and wakeboarding.

Wilpattu Nature Resort

A lovely estate situated right on the Kala Oya river, with its own safari jeeps and drivers. Upon request (and for an additional fee), they are able to provide experienced guides to accompany guests to the national park. In addition to cozy rooms, the resort also offers a camping facility and lots of water sports such as kayaking and wakeboarding.

1D1N Safari & Stay | Wilpattu National Park

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