Leopard Trails | Wilpattu
Leopard Trails
During the grand era of the British dominion, Ceylon was one of the world’s most sought after locations for truly exotic expeditions. Leopard Trails bespoke tented safaris returns to the original spirit and true essence of safari, reminiscent of a golden era – an era of elegance, romance and adventure.
We aim to provide a unique Sri Lankan safari experience in spectacular solitude and soothing comfort – with only the canvas walls of your tent separating you from the wonders of our remarkable bio diversity.At dusk, return from your evening safari and make your way to our jungle bar.
Fill your heart and soul with good drink and good company while you bear witness to Mother Nature’s masterpiece – the jungle orchestra!
Yet while you enjoy the luxurious air-conditioned canvas tents, the curated local dining experience and the authentic ambiance of a tented camp, what truly sets Leopard Trails apart is our team of internationally qualified and locally experienced safari guides; a team that is often described by returning guests as the best in the business.
Accommodation
Deluxe Tents
-The tent has both air conditioning and fans.
-Queen size beds (arranged as double or twin)
-Bedside tables
-Dressing tables
-Luggage racks
-Towel racks
-Fresh linen
-Bathrobes, towels and bath amenities
-Water bottles and mosquito repellent
-Fans
-Charging points for phones and cameras
-Flush-able toilet, and sink within bathroom area of tent
-Your own personal outdoor shower with hot and cold water (at rear of tent)
-Additional beds and baby cots may be placed in the tent
-Total tent footprint of 300 sqft including verandah
Leopard Trails Suite
Ideal for families and those that require a little bit of extra luxury. These tents come equipped with
-Similar facilities as the classic mobile tents. In addition
-The tent has both air conditioning and fans.
-Flush-able toilet, dual sinks, and shower (with hot and cold water) are all within the bathroom area of the tent.
-Total tent footprint of 700 sqft including verandah (the much larger square footage makes it ideal for families or groups that are sharing)
Location
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with an area of 130,000 hectare. It is also the oldest national park which has been reopened after several years of closure due to the armed conflict in the country. A few decades ago it was Wilpattu that was known ahead of Yala for its Leopard population. A unique feature of Wilpattu national park is that the entire park is dotted with large sand rimmed natural lakes known as “Villus”. The Villus collects rain water and tends to attract wildlife especially during the times of drought.
The main draw in Wilpattu is the leopard and sloth bear. It is also one of the better parks to see barking deer. Wilpattu is bounded to the north and south by 2 main rivers, the Modara Gamaru towards the north of the park and the Kala Oya to the south of the park
Wilpattu is not only famous for its wildlife but also for its archaeological and historical importance. About 500 years before the birth of Christ it is believed that Prince Vijaya from India and his followers landed in a place called Thambapanni in the North West corner of Wilpattu and formed the Sinhalese kingdom. There are still many archaeological ruins and stories to be told about this and many other fascinating historical events that took place within the borders of what we now call Wilpattu.
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