Wilpattu National Park
Sri Lanka’s Largest Wilderness
Discover the untamed beauty of Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and most enchanting wildlife sanctuary, where luxury meets authentic wilderness. Renowned for its unique natural lakes, known as “villus,” this pristine landscape offers an extraordinary safari experience surrounded by ancient forests, open grasslands, and tranquil waterways. Home to the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, majestic sloth bears, Asian elephants, spotted deer, crocodiles, and over 200 species of birds, Wilpattu promises unforgettable encounters with nature’s finest treasures.
Journey through peaceful jungle tracks with your private naturalist guide, immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery untouched by mass tourism. Every safari reveals a new story, from dramatic predator sightings to colorful birdlife and spectacular sunsets over the wilderness. The park’s rich biodiversity, combined with its serene atmosphere, creates an exclusive experience for discerning travelers seeking privacy, adventure, and authenticity.
At Gazebo Tours, we curate bespoke Wilpattu safaris with luxury transportation, experienced chauffeur guides, and carefully selected accommodations, ensuring exceptional comfort throughout your journey. Whether you are a passionate wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or nature lover, Wilpattu National Park delivers an elegant blend of adventure, tranquility, and unforgettable memories, making it one of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable luxury safari destinations.
Posted on TheekshanaVerified Best Travel Company & Tour guide Sri Lanka Je viens de France et j’ai passé un voyage inoubliable au Sri Lanka grâce à cette excellente agence de voyage. Notre guide, Esala, est une personne très cultivée, passionnée par l’histoire, la culture et le patrimoine de son pays. Si vous visitez le Sri Lanka et que vous souhaitez vraiment comprendre son passé et ses traditions, je vous recommande vivement Esala comme guide. Il s’est occupé de tout avec beaucoup de professionnalisme – de l’organisation du programme au transport, en conduisant prudemment dans un SUV MG toujours propre et confortable. Sa conduite sécurisée et son souci du détail ont rendu le voyage encore plus agréable. Nous avons visité le parc national de Minneriya, le rocher de Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Ella et le fort de Galle. Chaque endroit était magnifique, mais Kandy a été mon coup de cœur. Et Ella, avec son climat agréable, était également incroyable. Je suis vraiment très satisfait du service de cette agence – plus que suffisant pour des vacances parfaites au Sri Lanka !Posted on Kyle JVerified Excellent service, reliable company, and a comfortable SUV. Highly recommended. “We are a couple from England who recently spent two weeks exploring the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Gazebo Tours organised an excellent travel itinerary for us during our holiday. Our journey included visits to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the breathtaking Dambulla Cave Temple, Minneriya National Park, the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, as well as local museums, a cultural dance performance, and a tour of Kandy city. A special mention must go to our guide, Esala, who was absolutely brilliant. He possesses a wealth of knowledge about the country’s history, wildlife, culture, and heritage. He also has outstanding connections with top activity providers. Esala arranged everything from a thrilling Jeep Safari in the national park to a delicious meal at a traditional Sri Lankan village restaurant, and even an Ayurveda herbal massage – which was one of the highlights of the trip! Esala is a true professional. His site explanations were incredibly informative, delivered in fluent English, and his warm, friendly nature made us feel completely at ease throughout our journey. We ended our trip with a delightful dinner shared with Esala, which was the perfect way to conclude a truly memorable holiday. A heartfelt thank you to Gazebo Tours for providing a top-notch experience, including a comfortable, brand-new MG SUV for our travels. We highly recommend this company to anyone planning a visit to Sri Lanka.”Posted on claire754Verified Excellent trip through Sri Lanka We had a wonderful trip. Esala was very professional and always on time and ready to change the itinerary if we wanted. Very, very enjoyable.Posted on Sue MVerified Sri Lanka the best experience. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country but Esala our guide made it truly wonderful. His knowledge of his country, history and people is exceptional. Friendly, personable yet forever the professional he was always on time and went above and beyond every day to ensure we had the most amazing experiences. His contacts appear never ending and was always received well by his fellow Sri Lankans. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!Posted on Ra NVerified Great chauffeur Manju On the first day we were surprised as Mr. Esala, the owner, did not show up, as agreed. Instead another chauffeur, Mr. Manju arrived and took us for our 2-weeks journey along Sri Lanka. And Manju turned out to be great! He was always on time, driving safely, and giving great advice on where to stop or what to see. His frequent recommendations were extremely helpful, letting us see the best of Sri Lanka along our route. He pointed great places to spend free time or to have lunch. He was very polite and always ready with answers to our questions about his beautiful country. He cared about the car, about our comfort in it (temperature, cleanness, etc.). Highly recommended!Posted on LaurenVerified Fabulous 8 days with Sangeeth A perfect 8 day trip with Sangeeth for Gazebo where we visited Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Udawawe, Rekawa, Mirissa, Galle. Sangeeth drove calmly and was always reliably on time right from the first pick up. The vehicle was always clean and was good smelling. He gave us valued advice where needed and organised a safari in Udawawe for us He was so friendly and a pleasure to be around. We would definitely recommend him to anyone.Posted on Susanne JVerified Beautiful Sri Lanka Recently visited the beautiful island of Sri Lanka - so much to see culturally but also amazing scenery and lovely people. To make the most of your stay I would recommend a private guide. Our great holiday was made very special by our guide Esala Bathiyathissa not only was he informative and extremely knowledgeable but pleasant and caring. We were glad to be in his comfortable SUV as some of the roads can be quite twisty.