Wilpattu Safari Camp

Wilpattu Safari Camp is located in a five acre patch of forest tucked in between seasonal rice fields, chena cultivations and the Wilpattu National Park. As our philosophy is to provide guests with an environment that is peaceful and quiet the camp has been limited to 05 guest tents that can accommodate 10 to 12 guests.

At Wilpattu Safari Camp, you can decide on how you want to spend your holiday. If you need to relax from your hectic schedule and spend time just chilling out, the camp is ideal. Maybe a casual village walk or a walk to the beautiful lake close by might just be what you require. If you wish to do a full day safari in your own private vehicle we would be glad to arrange it for you. At our campsite there is no pressure to stick to a tight program. You can decide the pace at which your holiday moves.

Camp Facilities

The safari tents have been custom designed to our specifications and comprise of a verandah area, the main bedroom and an attached toilet. Each room has been furnished to provide our guests with maximum comfort which includes king sized beds, dual flush toilets with running water. Each tent has a pedestal fan as well. The camp is fitted with solar powered lighting augmented by a windmill that can cater to all the power requirements of the camp. Our tents are equipped with charging points for electronic devices and batteries. For those who need to be connected Wilpattu Safari Camp has free Wi-Fi for our guests.

The drive time from the camp to the park entrance is less than 10 minutes. You can find more information in the FAQ section provided in this website. We have our own chef who will prepare all your meals and a refrigerator in case you wish to have a chilled drink. The camp has its own separate dining area and a sit out area where you can enjoy a quiet drink seated under the stars.

In light of empowering of local jeep drivers, we have personally picked the jeeps and drivers that accompany us on safari. The quality of both the jeep and the driver is an essential part of the safari experience. If you wish to travel in your own private vehicle, it can be arranged at an additional cost.

We believe that our actions should benefit the local economy and as such we have a “buy local” policy. Most of our vegetables and fruits are bought fresh from the local market. At Wilpattu Safari Camp, we believe we have to be responsible residents and encourage similar minded visitors. The campsite is powered using renewable energy with a combination of solar and wind power. LED lights are the only lights in our site. Our toilets utilize dual flush systems. We separate all our solid waste and transport them out of the campsite for recycling. We try to minimize the use of plastic as well.
We believe that our camp will be a haven for those seeking to enjoy “A Journey through the Wild” in a quiet and unhurried way. A safari holiday designed with care, luxury comfort and intimate knowledge of the parks to allow our guests to have the best possible holiday in Wilpattu.

Wilpattu Safari Camp is owned by Ceylon Nature Trails Pvt Ltd. The company is owned by a group of wildlife enthusiasts and photographers who have been exploring and photographing the national parks and nature reserves of Sri Lanka for nearly 35 years. The experience gained and intimate knowledge of the parks enables our guests to enjoy a very authentic safari experience often away from the beaten path. The core group Namal, Gehan, Palitha and Sarinda formed as “Zero 3 Images” to publish their first book in 2003 and have together travelled and photographed wildlife in Sri Lanka for over 20 years. They published 3 more books in 2006 , 2009 and 2013 which have all received high acclaim. As wildlife photographers they have travelled with and have access to a wide network of experts and specialists in the field.

Our philosophy is based on the firm conviction that the welfare of the wildlife is at all times the priority. We believe that sustainable conservation is well served with responsible tourism that involves the communities around the parks.