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Wilpattu National Park | 2D1N Safari & Stay

Immerse in Wilpattu wildlife in 2D1N safari.
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DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 12 guests
Escape into Sri Lanka's wilderness for a unique safari experience!
Immerse in nature at Backwaters Lodge. Here you'll enjoy one night's stay at Backwaters Lodge, and a 4-hour game drive in Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu National Park is a 10-minute drive from the Lodge to the western entrance of the park. Wilpattu is the largest national park in Sri Lanka which boasts numerous villus (natural lakes), a diversity of birds, leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, deer and much more. What to ExpectEmbark on an exciting safari game drive in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park.Enjoy a comfortable night's stay at Backwaters Lodge, a unique eco-friendly accommodation.Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and sloth bears.TipsPark entrance tickets are not included and will need to be purchased separately.The morning safari departs at 6 am, so be sure to get a good night's sleep before your adventure.The afternoon safari departs at 1.30 pm, so you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the lodge before your drive.
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Arrive at Backwaters Lodge at your leisure
Day 2:
Today you'll get to embark on an exciting safari game drive!
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What’s Included
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Driver
Visit Wilpattu National Park (morning or afternoon)
Transfers to and from Wilpattu National Park entrance to Backwaters Lodge with tuk tuk
Meals (Dinner and Breakfast)
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Who you’re supporting
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Where You’ll Sleep
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at The Backwaters Lodge(The Backwaters Lodge - Wilpattu, Eluwankulama, Sri Lanka)
  • 12:00pm
  • Notes: Arrive at your own leisure on Day 1. You will end around early afternoon the next day.
End Point
  • End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on #1
  • Pick up from Airport to Backwaters Lodge(Price: Rs24,754.42 for up to 3 guests)
Start & ends
12:00PM on Day 1 - 10:00AM on Day 2
Suitability / Accessibility
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
  • Cancellation
    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
  • Binoculars
  • Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
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Meet your host
Backwaters Lodge have fused urban living concepts with untamed wilderness. The peaceful location is a perfect spot to delve into nature as well as experience a truly unique place to stay - in rooms housed in refurbished shipping containers. The furniture here is upcycled and they also avoid single-use plastics as much as possible at the lodge. Let your host, Tarique, introduce you to the area and share the stories of Sri Lanka!
Experience: 7 years
Speaks: Fluent English
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