Safari Packages & Times

Experience the wild beauty of Wasgamuwa National Park. Choose between morning dawn wildlife activity, evening elephant gatherings, or an immersive full day safari.

Popular Morning Choice

Morning Safari

Dawn Wildlife & Avian Spectacle

Timing 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Duration 4.5 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Experience the magic of Wasgamuwa National Park as the jungle wakes up. The morning light offers spectacular opportunities to spot elephants grazing in open grasslands, rare birds, water monitors, and deer.

Morning Safari Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Early morning elephant sightings
  • Best time for bird watching & predators
  • Cool morning jungle breeze & photography light
  • Experienced wildlife tracker guide
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Most Requested

Evening Safari

Sunset Elephant Gathering

Timing 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Duration 4 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

The evening safari is world-renowned for the Wasgamuwa Elephant Gathering around water reservoirs and tanks. Watch majestic elephant herds interact while enjoying a breathtaking golden hour sunset over the forest.

Evening Safari Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Famous Wasgamuwa Elephant Gathering
  • Golden hour sunset photography opportunities
  • Sloth bear & leopard active hour sightings
  • Comfortable 4x4 custom safari jeep seating
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Ultimate VIP Adventure

Full Day Safari

Ultimate Deep Jungle Expedition

Timing 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Duration 12.5 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

For true wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Spend the entire day deep inside Wasgamuwa National Park. Includes riverfront resting stops, lunch break, and maximum exposure to all park wildlife.

Full Day Safari Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Deep exploration of inner Wasgamuwa park tracks
  • Includes both dawn & dusk animal activity peaks
  • Picnic lunch break near Mahaweli river bank
  • Maximum chance of spotting Leopards & Sloth Bears
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Mountain Scenic Tour

Riverston & Pitawala Pathana Tour

Knuckles Mountain Range & Waterfall Trek

Timing 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Duration 8 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Explore the breathtaking Knuckles Mountain Range at Riverston. Trek across Pitawala Pathana grasslands, stand on the edge of Mini World's End cliff, and refresh at pristine mountain waterfalls before or after your Wasgamuwa safari.

Riverston & Pitawala Pathana Tour Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Mini World's End precipice viewpoint
  • Pitawala Pathana grassland plains trek
  • Misty cloud forests & mountain panoramic vistas
  • Sera Ella & Bambarakiri Ella waterfalls
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Cultural Heritage Tour

Dambana Vedda Heritage Tour

Indigenous Aboriginal Culture & Forest Trail

Timing 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Duration 6 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Sri Lanka's aboriginal Vedda tribe at Dambana. Experience traditional hunter-gatherer heritage, forest archery, tribal museum, and indigenous customs.

Dambana Vedda Heritage Tour Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Meet Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda (Wanniyala-Aetto) people
  • Traditional aboriginal archery demonstration
  • Indigenous forest medicine & tribal museum tour
  • Cultural heritage songs & ancestral forest lore
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Waterfall Expedition

Rathna Ella Waterfall Tour

Majestic 101m Waterfall & Hasalaka Jungle Trek

Timing 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Duration 6 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Discover Rathna Ella in Hasalaka, one of Sri Lanka's most breathtaking waterfalls standing over 101 meters high. Walk through lush paddy fields, ancient irrigation canals, and dense tropical foliage on an unforgettable eco-adventure near Wasgamuwa.

Rathna Ella Waterfall Tour Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Sri Lanka's 14th highest waterfall (~101 meters high)
  • Scenic trek through Hasalaka paddy fields & virgin rainforest
  • Historic irrigation canal heritage supplying Hasalaka fields
  • Refreshing natural stream pools & mountain breeze
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Hidden Jungle Gem

Kaluwa Wetuna Ella Trek

Hidden Jungle Waterfall & Natural Pool Adventure

Timing 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Duration 6 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Trek deep into the pristine mountain jungle above Hasalaka to discover Kaluwa Wetuna Ella. Cascading into a secluded turquoise natural pool, this hidden waterfall offers a tranquil paradise for nature lovers and adventurers.

Kaluwa Wetuna Ella Trek Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Hidden cascade deep inside the rainforest above Rathna Ella
  • Pristine crystal-clear natural pool for freshwater swimming
  • Unspoiled biodiversity, wild orchids & exotic bird calls
  • Off-the-beaten-path jungle trekking adventure
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Sacred Cultural Tour

Historic Mahiyanganaya Tour

Sacred Solosmasthana Temple & Ancient Buddhist Heritage

Timing 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Duration 5 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Visit historic Mahiyanganaya Raja Maha Viharaya, a sacred place of immense spiritual and historical importance. Located on the banks of the Mahaweli River, it is honored as the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka.

Historic Mahiyanganaya Tour Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • One of Sri Lanka's 16 sacred Solosmasthana Buddhist sites
  • Venerated stupa marking Lord Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka
  • Peaceful riverbanks of the majestic Mahaweli River
  • Ancient artifacts, sacred Bo tree & historical museum
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.
Ancient Reservoir Tour

Sorabora Wewa Reservoir & Sluice

King Dutugemunu Era Ancient Reservoir & Boat Safari

Timing 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Duration 5 Hours
Jeep Driver K.A. Prasanna

Explore Sorabora Wewa in Mahiyanganaya, a magnificent ancient reservoir built during King Dutugemunu's era. Marvel at the ancient engineering marvel—a sluice gate carved out of natural rock—and enjoy a serene morning boat ride amidst lotus flowers and waterbirds.

Sorabora Wewa Reservoir & Sluice Experience

Package Highlights & Inclusions

  • Ancient 2nd Century BC man-made reservoir built by giant Bulatha
  • Unique Biso Kotuwa sluice gate carved out of natural solid rock
  • Early morning lotus blossom boat ride & traditional fishing
  • Spectacular waterbird viewing & golden sunrise vistas
  • Customized 4x4 Jeep with elevated seating for photography
  • Local hotel/resort pickup assistance around Wasgamuwa area
Park entrance tickets are purchased at the official Department of Wildlife Conservation ticket counter at the park gate.

Recommended Safari Gear & Advice

Camera & Zoom Lens Bring telephoto lenses or cameras for wild animal & bird photography.
Sun Protection & Water Sunglasses, sunblock lotion, and drinking water for daytime trips.
Neutral Clothing Wear earth-tone clothing (green, khaki, brown) to avoid scaring animals.
Binoculars Great for spotting distant birds, leopards resting on trees, and deer herds.
Book Safari