
Guided Wasgamuwa National Park Full day/Half day Safari
Wasgamuwa National parl is one national park in Sri Lanka situated in the Matale and Polonnaruwa Districts. Wasgamuwa National Park covers a total area of approximately 39,322 hectares (393.2 ). It is located in the Matale and Polonnaruwa districts, roughly 225 km away from Colombo. The journey from Colombo takes about 5 to 5.5 hours by road, passing through Kandy or via Dambulla. It was declared to protect and to make a refuge for the displaced wild animals during the Mahaweli Development Project in 1984 and is one of the four National Parks designated under the Project.it was designated as a nature reserve in 1938, and then in the early 1970s the area was regraded as a strict nature reserve. Wasgamuwa is one of the protected areas where Sri Lankan Elephants can be seen in large herds. It is also one of the Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka. The name of the Wasgamuwa has derived from the words which "Walas Gamuwa"."Walasa" is Sinhala for sloth bear and "Gamuwa" means a wood.
Activities
Elephants Sighting ,Birdwatching , Historical Sighting
Duration = Full Day / Half Day
Tour Type = Guided Safari
Group Size = 1 to 6 people
Languages = English & German
Best Season
January to April is the best period to do Safari of Wasgamuwa Np and July and August also recommended months visit in the this park
Things to Know
- Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
- Clients have Binoculars and Camara etc , it would be better
- Clients must have good pair of Shoes/boots, Sutable wear of Safari and Sunglasses
- Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended Special dietary requirements should be notified in advance.
- Our experienced and well-trained Safari Ranger would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern.
- Dony Reisen lanka or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
Itinerary
Meet Us The park Entrance or Hotel where Guest stay
Arriving at kumana entrance by 6.00 a.m.
Brifly Explanation about the Safari
Start the Safari
Exploring the Flora & Funa ,Wildlife of wasgamuwa NP
Breakfast time arrange at 8.30am by Resting point
Exploring the Flora & Funa ,Wildlife sighting of Wasgamuwa Np
Lunch time arrange at 1 pm by Resting point
Return back to Wasgamuwa entrance at 6pm by ending safari
What's Included
- Entrance fee of National park
- Jeep
- Experienced Naturalist Guide
- Refreshments ,snacks & Lunch
Excludes
- Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra
- Any tips for guide/ supporter
Tour Details
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (~10h)
Guided Safari
Max 1 bis 6 Personen guests
Wasgamuwa , Srilanka
Englisch & Deutsch
Starting From
$155