Wilpattu National Park

Leopard Trails Wilpattu

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Leopard Trails Wilpattu?

Stays at Leopard Trails Wilpattu start from around US$460 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Leopard Trails Wilpattu

About Leopard Trails Wilpattu

Camp out where ancient kingdoms stood and leopards prowl in the quiet of the jungle.

Trek through the undergrowth listening for the call of the petite, cartoon-like loris and taste some of Sri Lanka's favourite dishes around a rippling campfire. These are just a few of the choice experiences to dig into at Leopard Trails, a tiny camp in the wilds of Wilpattu National Park. The camp takes every care to ensure the site is left as it was found, supplying reusable flasks for water, and works closely with the community who share their homegrown knowledge on game drives. As the largest and oldest national park on the island, Wilpattu is spring of wildlife-spotting so keep your eyes wide open for its most famous residents - the leopard and sloth bear.

Wilpattu National Park , Sri Lanka

From $460 per person/per night

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The property

Set up in a clearing next to a bubbling tributary, the open-sided dining tent is simple but scenic. You can also choose to have your meals al fresco in the light of a 'bush chandelier' of old-school kerosine lamps or enjoy a barbecue dinner. Leopard Trails also has a good-sized lounge tent with deep-set blue sofas, fun decor and a small library. There's a small bar where you can grab a drink to enjoy around the firepit and watch the stars.

The rooms

The camp has two tent variations, which sleep up to three people. In shades of grey and cream, both tents have queen size (or twin) beds, a dressing table, flushable bush toilets and a sit-out. The Leopard Trails Suites have an extra dash of luxury, decorated in dark wooden furnishings and framed scenes of the park. They enjoy a mini fridge, cosy lounge area and rustic, white-tiled shower - the deluxe tents have an outdoor shower. Other amenities include plenty of charging points, mozzie repellent and luggage racks.

Activities

The business of Leopard Trails is epic safaris, which take the form of daytime game drives in search of leopard, sloth bear, elephant, purple-faced langur and mugger crocodiles lurking in the water of sand-rimmed lakes. You can also enjoy evening meanders where you could spot mongoose or the miniature loris, and guided bush walks where you'll learn the art of tracking. Cruise across a nearby lake in a traditional 'oruwa' raft for an afternoon of birding before ending the day with G&Ts at sunset.

Why we love it

The game drives and walks through the jungle are pretty memorable - the expert guides share humour, anecdotes and plenty of info.

Insiders Tip

You'll definitely want to spend more than one night at this camp to make the most of their day and nighttime activities.

Something to think about

Wilpattu is one of the most popular parks in Sri Lanka, which means the crowds arrive in high season and it can get busy.

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How do I book Leopard Trails Wilpattu?

Leopard Trails Wilpattu can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Sri Lanka trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Sri Lanka trips featuring Leopard Trails Wilpattu or get advice and suggestions from one of our Sri Lanka specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Leopard Trails Wilpattu?

Stays at Leopard Trails Wilpattu start from around $460 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Wilpattu National Park

Beautiful water features and a good leopard population put Wilpattu firmly on the safari-lover’s map.