Best Things to Do on a Wilpattu Leopard Safari Wilpattu National Park safari guide — Sri Lanka's largest national park, known for leopards, sloth bears and its distinctive natural lakes (villus), with far fewer jeeps than Yala.
Covering over 1,300 square kilometres, Wilpattu is significantly bigger than Yala, giving wildlife more space and visitors fewer crowds.
Wilpattu's namesake feature — dozens of shallow, sand-rimmed natural lakes that draw wildlife to their edges, especially in the dry season.
Far fewer jeeps operate here than in Yala's Block 1, making for a calmer, less crowded safari atmosphere around sightings.
Wilpattu pairs naturally with Anuradhapura nearby. Background: Wilpattu National Park on Wikipedia.
Tracks wind between Wilpattu's natural lakes, where leopards, sloth bears and deer congregate especially during the dry season.
