Wasgamuwa National Park Safari from Polonnaruwa
ID: GYG736722-1194181
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
With this tour to Wasgamuwa National Park from Polonnaruwa, you'll get to see all sorts of animals in their natural environment, all with a guide who's experienced in safaris to show you the way.
You will be starting your safari from your hotel in Polonnaruwa at 12.00 pm. Your chauffeur will be picking you up from your hotel and driving you to Wasgamuwa National Park.
Located neighboring to the historic city of Polonnaruwa the park is one of the precious national treasures of the island.
Discover the opulence of the flora and fauna in the dry tropical forest setting, overlooking the stunning landscape of the park. Enjoy a Wasgamuwa safari ride filling your lungs with the refreshing air of the pristine wild and listening to the symphony of crickets and birds.
Rest assuring you the sights of mighty elephants in a Wasgamuwa safari ride, the national park is also a home for a diverse of mammals including leopard, sloth bear, purple-faced langur monkey, wild boar, sambar, spotted deer, buffalo, and endemic yellow fronted barbet.
Small water pools scattered, throughout the national park are rich habitats for a diversity of aquatic life including water monitor, crocodile, python and various beautiful aquatic birds. This provides the wildlife-lovers with clear sights of wildlife around the pools, offering them a world of opportunities to snap your cameras for clear shots to take home.
The ideal time to visit the park is from November to May, which guarantees you large herds of elephants. For those who are planning to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, an exciting and adventurous safari ride to Wasgamuwa national park is an ‘absolute-must’.
Plan your Wasgamuwa safari with us and enjoy a hassle-free safari with our experienced drivers.
If you opt for the evening safari, which is the best time to see this park, you can also see the elephants taking their daily bath and watch the many different kinds of birds heading off to their nests at the end of the day.
After the safari, you will get back to the hotel by 07:30 pm, completing your tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private 3-hour safari ride in Wasgamuwa National Park
- Discover the incredible flora and fauna in the dry tropical forest setting
- Spot some of the largest herds of elephant in Sri Lanka
- See an amazing variety of land mammals, birds, and aquatic life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that no breakfast, lunch, or dinner is included on this tour
• Animal trackers are subject to availability at the time of entering the park
Polonnaruwa Hotels
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.