Explorer by Mahoora Private Mobile Tented Safari Camp Experience - Wasgamuwa

Mornings are wonderfully refreshing as sun rays creep through entwined trees. The gloomy skies too can be energising, as cool breeze flicks away fallen leaves.

Afternoons are simply joyful, as the weather remains comfortable and not too humid and warm. Breaks between wildlife safaris lets you explore idyllic places to relax in; just pick up your camera, binoculars or a notepad and wander around the banks to birdwatch in seclusion. If you are in the mood for a ‘fish spa’, simply take a chilled drink along and dip your feet in clear, massaging waters, and let Mother Nature take care of you.

• A fully-sealed tent (15.6”x 8”) with ventilation nets for added comfort
• A cosy bedroom with mattresses and raised double beds
• En-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, showering facilities using pipe-borne cold running water, and a flushable toilet
• Freshly laundered bed linens and towels
• Private veranda / porch outside the tent
• Flashlight / torch, slippers and an umbrella
• A shoe rack, 2 foldable arm-chairs and a coffee table
• Unlimited glass-bottled water
• Due to the nature of the jungle environment, a standby generator is available for charging laptops and cameras on request. There is no electricity in the tent.

• A personal chef and naturalist.
• All meals; breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. This includes snacks and juices.
• Experienced, uniformed, professional and discreet staff.
• A wealth of knowledge backed by over 20 years of experience as pioneers in the field of operating mobile camping.
• All National Park / Nature Reserve fees, tracker's fees, taxes and service charges.
• A unique lunch and dinner setting within the camp area i.e. beside a river or lake, under a canopy of jungle trees, on sand islands with floating candles etc.
• Atmospheric lighting with a campfire, traditional oil lamps, and hurricane lamps.

We use special jeeps with front facing, cushioned seats on three different levels* for maximum animal viewing and photography opportunities. A complimentary picnic basket with sandwiches and hot & cold beverages is provided on the morning safari, and complimentary hot & cold beverages are provided on the afternoon safari.

Wasgamuwa National Park is a haven for wildlife in Sri Lanka and home to many species of rare birds such as the Blue-faced Malkoha, Drongo Cuckoos, Jackerbin Cuckoos, and Black Wing Kites to name a few. Mammoth elephants that regularly roam in the Park set the backdrop to any wildlife safari. It is also home to Sloth Bears. The leopard is no exception to the highlights of the safari tour, although rare and elusive, it nevertheless leaves its pug marks all over the roads – a strong reminder of its hidden presence.

These exhilarating wildlife safari tours are not confined to just animals. Wasgamuwa National Park is a beauty by itself; the mountains act as a backdrop while tall trees, grasslands and marshy lakes provide a range of diversity and colourful scenery to travellers.

We take extra care to make you a delicious picnic breakfast. You get to enjoy this by a beautiful location picked by our naturalist, so that you can savour and enjoy your breakfast in nature; all you have to do is sit down and dig into the spread that includes freshly prepared fruit juice, tea, coffee and, of course, a full chef’s special breakfast spread.

Therefore it is the ideal habitat of many species of birds - both rare and common - that you are likely to come across.  They include birds that are found in the wetlands, such as Purple Swamp Hen, Purple Heron, Woolly-Necked Stork and Lesser Adjutant. The taller trees are home to Black-winged Kites, Green Pigeon, Drongo Cuckoos, and Blue-faced Malkoha while Jackerbin Cuckoos hide behind the scrublands.

The widely spread grasslands become playing and mating fields for peacocks who try hard to convince their eligibility to flocks of peahens, appearing to largely ignore their advances. However, the dances they perform are eye candy for those who are on Sri Lankan Wildlife Safaris. Streams of Munias and Weaver birds fly frivolously across the grasslands in the late afternoons as well as in the mornings, as if there were no care in the world. Flocks of Blue- tailed Bee-eaters are a treat to the eye, as they sit on branches, or bathe in the sand in the middle of the travelling path.

Another mammoth resident of the Wasgamuwa National Park is the Sri Lankan Elephant, who is considered slightly larger in size and aggressive in behaviour in comparison to Sri Lankan Elephants found in other National Parks. This Elephant Safari in Sri Lanka is likely to let you see beautiful large herds of elephants in the swampy grasslands, enjoying luxurious mud baths in the late afternoons, while lonesome male elephants wander around.

The leopards in the Wasgamuwa National Park are rather elusive and tend to shy away from visitors. However, there are opportunities to see them, or, to catch a glimpse of Sloth Bears walking around looking for food. Research undertaken suggest that the density of Sloth Bears are comparatively higher in this National Park in Sri Lanka. The name ‘Wasgamuwa’ may suggest gathering of bears in the native Sinhala language.

Wasgamuwa National Park is 225 kilometres from Colombo. There are a number of access roads that reach the Park, although via Kandy is the most popular. Your ultimate holiday safari awaits.