Access Roads to Wasgamuwa:

Its great news to all wildlife lovers who are visiting Wasgamuwa National Park.
The access Roads are being improved. It has taken some time. It is true, nevertheless, It  is finally reaching the final stages in most of the roads in the Wasgamuwa area. 
One can, who is driving from Colombo or from that part of the country for instance, can take the Kandy Road up to Kandy and then Kandy- Mahiyangana (18 bends road) to reach Mahiyangana.   
From there, it should be the Polonnaruwa Road (10 km) and from the T Bend take the straight road through Hebarawa. Come up to Nippon Bridge across the Mahaweli river and then drive 5-7 km up to Hettipola, the last sizeable town centre in Wasgamuwa area.
From Hettipola, you need to drive 15kms parallel to the Minipe Canal all the way to Wasgamuwa. The road ends at Wasgamuwa Park.
The roads are pretty good except in a few locations.
So pl make a trip to Wasgamuwa. for those who had previously has had somewhat bad experiences on the way to Wasgamuwa can now safely travel there.

Wildlife Safaris @ Wasgamuwa : Spend-the-day-in-the Park

·       Wildlife Safaris @ Wasgamuwa:

A safari is a journey into the wilderness that can change your mind-set. It is almost the ultimate adventure for a wildlife lover: it is exciting, educational, inspiring and – above all – fun.

It is the most interesting and breathtaking experience during your holiday at Wasgamuwa. These Safaris could be around 3-4 hour sessions or 6-7 hour sessions inside the Park.

The Park opens at 6.00 in the morning and closes at 6.00in the evening. The morning visits (which are more advantageous for Bird watching as well) shall start from 6.00 a.m. and shall be over by around 10.00a.m.

The afternoon session usually starts around 2.30 and shall continue till 6.00p.m. The evening sessions are more popular among those who love to watch wild elephants in herds roaming around in the grasslands.

A 6-7 hour full day session starts around 10.30-11.00 and visitors can go to the Park with prepared lunch and go up to Mahaweli River, have a bath there and have lunch, relax for a while till the sunsets and start the returning journey leisurely with ample time to see wildlife. It is basically a ‘spend-the –day- in the Park’ package.  

Trekkers shall be detailed by the Park Authorities to accompany the visitors for safety reasons of both visitors and animals.

·       Entrance Tickets:  

The Park Authorities charge around Rs. 25/= per head at the Visitor Centre as Entrance Fee. These figures change from time to time as per the Regulations of the Dept of Wildlife Conservation.

Safari jeeps are available at the Bungalow. These jeeps have been selected from among reliable Operators who have back- up services as well. It is extremely important to ensure back- up services in the case of breakdowns while on tour inside the Park. An alternative vehicle shall be deployed in such situations to pick the visitors up from those locations deep inside the Park.

Jeep Hire Charges:

·        Half a Day Trip:

A moderate fee of Rs. 3,500/= per session of around 3-4 hours either in the morning or in the evening.

·        Full Day Trip:

A 6-7 hour full day visit shall cost Rs.7000/=.

(Please note that these rates are applicable for 2012. Due to fuel price changes, the rates shall  also slightly change. Please check the exact charges at the time you plan to visit Wasgamuwa wilderness.

No of people accommodated in a Jeep:

 Around 10-12 pax can be accommodated in a jeep.

A Trekker will be provided by the Park Authorities to facilitate your Safari.

How to Make the Reservation?

Select your preferred Safari Option (Half a day/Full day) and the no of Jeeps required for the Safari.

Make Jeep Hire Charges into the A/C No. 8460028987 Of “DGAL Dassanayake” at the Commercial Bank and inform Andy @ 0718060000. He will take care of the rest.

Please take the Bank Slips with you and hand them over to the Caretaker Rathnayake (0724498422/0718106079) or the Cook Mahathun(072 4655148).

Please note that we are not allowed to get out of the vehicle during the Safari, and 

Please do not leave behind anything inside the Park. Also, please do not take anything away that belongs to the Park other than the unforgettable memories.

Thank You for Selecting Wasgamuwa as your next Holiday Destination.

We look forward to treat you at our best @ Wasgamuwa Safari Sri Lanka…

…A Place for Relaxation, Adventure and memorable Wildlife Experience in a Nature Resort…

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A Memorable Safari Holiday @ Wasgamuwa

The Tree House(Attalaya) @ Wasgamuwa Safari Sri Lanka

The Tree House (known as 'Attalaya' in the Sri Lankan native language of Sinhala) is traditionally built on a strong tree near the farm lands (paddy and Chena cultivations) in areas where wild elephants are roaming around in the dry zone to protect their harvests from the big fellows.
Farmers have to spend sleepless nights in these 'Attalayas' virtually everyday after about one and half months from the day the seeds have been put on the field until the the harvest is taken to their homes guarding their farms.
These structures are usually built with the timber and roofing materials found in and around the farms and in the near by jungle.
It is an extremely fascinating experience for the visitors to spend a night or two in the Attalayas.

An Attalaya(a Tree House) has been constructed on a big 'KON' tree 20 feet above ground level at the premises of the Wasgamuwa Safari Sri Lanka Holiday Bungalows.
It is strongly built and can provide sleeping facilities to around 6-8 people. Located on an Elephant Corridor, the Tree House has attracted many visitors who would love to gather the Camp site experience in the wilderness.

The Eco House at Wasgamuwa Safari Sri Lanka

Wasgamuwa Safari Sri Lanka is an Eco Friendly Safari Holiday Bungalow which provides accommodation and Safari tour arrangements to the visitors to Wasgamuwa National Park.
The Holiday Bungalows is located in a serene natural setting very close to the Park. The Eco House constructed with the traditional building materials and a 'iluk' thatched roof is the latest addition to the premises.The Eco House creates the sensation of Eco Living but it has the required decent facilities to avoid frustration and uneasiness found in most of the holiday bungalows.
It can accommodate around 12-15 people at a time.

Elephants at Wasgamuwa, Sri Lanka-

It is an extremely vibrant wildlife experi ence to watch elephants at Wasgamuwa. They are in fact wild and raw and of course bigger in size than most of the elephants found in other National Parks.

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