Join us for an immersive safari experience like no other, as we traverse the rugged terrain in our comfortable and reliable safari jeeps. Encounter majestic elephants, elusive leopards, colorful birdlife, and so much more in their natural habitat.
Wasgamuwa National Park is well known its abundant wildlife population, wilderness setting and home of several interesting ancient sites. Wasgamuwa is distinguished from other parks by having a full complement of predators of which bears are particularly noteworthy. Ecological research undertaken in the park suggests that the density of bears in Wasgamuwa is probably higher than anywhere else in Sri Lanka.
At Wasgamuwa National Park can found 143 of birds species. The endemic Ceylon jungle fowl & red faced malkoha are common sight in the park. Include Garganey, Pin tail, Whistling Teal, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Large White Egret, Cattle Egret and Purple Heron. Also, many species of Gulls, Terns, Owls, Kites and Eagles are also lives here. Little Cormorant and the Painted Stork can also Can be seen.
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Wasgamuwa National Park Safari is a thrilling experience that promises you the sights of the majestic Sri Lankan Elephants in their natural habitat. Journey inside the park as you ride along Sri Lanka’s longest river, the Mahaweli River in search of the gentle giants.
Here’s what our clients are saying about their trip with us
Wasgamuwa is well known for its abundant wildlife populations, wilderness setting and the home of several interesting ancient sites. Bounded on three sides by rivers it is very diverse with open grasslands, closed forests, scrub jungle, riverine forests, rocky ridges and small tanks. Its location to the east of the Knuckles range provides for a very scenic park.
Wasgamuwa is distinguished from other parks by having a full complement of predators of which bears are particularly noteworthy. Ecological research undertaken in the park suggests that the density of bears in Wasgamuwa is probably higher than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. The name “Wasgamuwa” may also derive from an ancient meaning as a
gathering place for bears.
Part of Wasgamuwa was declared a Strict Nature Reserve in 1938 and additional areas added to become Wasgamuwa National Park on 07th August 1984. The park covers almost
37,062.9 hectares of which most is wilderness areas with no visitation.
