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Accommodation Style
Sleep Outside the Park
Local hotels and homestays near Wilpattu's gates. Village life, easy park access, and comfortable beds after a day in the wild.
Outside-Park Itineraries
Village hotels and homestays. Hot water, Wi-Fi, local food. Drive to the gates each morning.
1 Night / 2 Days
2 Nights / 3 Days
3 Nights / 4 Days
What It Costs
Per person, all-inclusive. Hotel, meals, park entry, every drive, your naturalist.
Golden Hour Escape
1N / 2D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $430 | $430 |
| 2 People | $320 | $640 |
| 3 People | $300 | $900 |
| 4 People | $280 | $1120 |
Golden Hour Safari
1N / 2D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $350 | $350 |
| 2 People | $250 | $500 |
| 3 People | $230 | $690 |
| 4 People | $215 | $860 |
Wilpattu Weekend
1N / 2D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $320 | $320 |
| 2 People | $225 | $450 |
| 3 People | $210 | $630 |
| 4 People | $195 | $780 |
Day & Night Wilpattu
2N / 3D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $455 | $455 |
| 2 People | $325 | $650 |
| 3 People | $300 | $900 |
| 4 People | $275 | $1100 |
Leopard Safari
2N / 3D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $400 | $400 |
| 2 People | $285 | $570 |
| 3 People | $260 | $780 |
| 4 People | $245 | $980 |
Leopard Expedition
3N / 4D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $730 | $730 |
| 2 People | $525 | $1050 |
| 3 People | $480 | $1440 |
| 4 People | $450 | $1800 |
Signature Expedition
3N / 4D
| Group Size | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $730 | $730 |
| 2 People | $525 | $1050 |
| 3 People | $480 | $1440 |
| 4 People | $450 | $1800 |
Comfort and village life, with Wilpattu as your daily destination.
| Feature | Outside | Inside |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Local hotels & homestays | DWC bungalows, basic |
| Drive Times | 30–60 min to gates | Immediate access |
| Early Drives | Drive in from hotel | On the tracks at 6:00 AM park opening |
| Comfort | Fan/AC, hot water, village life | Solar power, basic, rustic |
| Meals | Restaurant nearby | Meals prepared on-site |
| Best For | Families, first-timers | Photographers, immersion |
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The village is not a compromise. It is a different kind of trip.
Local Homestays
Stay with local families near the park. Authentic village life, home-cooked Sri Lankan food, and genuine hospitality.
Easy Park Access
30–60 minute drive to Wilpattu's main gates. No complicated logistics — just wake up and go.
Modern Comforts
Fan or AC rooms, hot water showers, restaurant access. Comfortable base after a full day of wildlife tracking.
After-Dark Drives
After-dark drives run outside the national park, in the buffer zone and neighbouring village. Spot civets, fishing cats, and other nocturnal wildlife. Driving inside the national park after 6:00 PM is prohibited.