Explorer Safari Stay
$489 – $900 per person
Two full days inside Wilpattu with four game drives covering different lake systems and ecological zones. Track leopards at dawn, observe elephants at midday waterholes, and explore remote corners that day-trippers never reach.
Experience Drivers
Comfortable Jeeps
Best Sightings
Private Jeep
About This Package
The Explorer Safari Stay is the sweet spot for most visitors. With two full days and four game drives, you can cover Wilpattu's diverse terrain — from the dense forests around Manikwila to the open shores of Lunuwewa. Your naturalist reads the conditions each day and adapts the route based on recent sightings, freshest tracks, and seasonal patterns.
Package Highlights
- 4 Major Game Drives
- All Meals Included
- Dedicated expert naturalist
- Private chef — hot meals in the bungalow
- Park entry fees & taxes included
- Pickup & drop-off at park entrance
Ideal For
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone who wants a proper Wilpattu experience with dedicated time to explore different zones of the park.
Why Choose This?
One night inside Wilpattu is extraordinary; two nights transforms you. You start reading the park's rhythms. You notice how different villus attract different species. You have time for one 'deep' drive exploring the park's interior zones. Most of our repeat guests book the Explorer — it's the ideal balance of immersion and schedule flexibility.
All-Inclusive Rates (Per Person)
Rates are per person. Best value at 4 persons — save up to 46% vs solo booking.
Additional Info
Start Time
12.00 PM (First Day)
End Time
11.00 AM (Last Day)
Jeep
Low Angle Jeep
Jeep Capacity
4 Persons
Safari Duration
2 Nights / 3 Days
Safari Info
4 Half Day Safaris
Breakfasts
2
Lunches
2
Dinners
2
Includes
- All Entrance Fees
- Jeep Fees
- Bed Sheets & Pillows
- 2 Breakfasts
- Snacks & Fruits
- Pair of Binoculars
- 2 Lunches
- Water & Refreshment
- Cool Box
- 2 Dinners
- Private Chef
- All taxes
Not Included
- Towels
- Bug Sprays
Value Additions
- Experienced Naturalist
- Low Angle Open Jeep
- Stay Inside the Park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Jungle Check-in & Evening Drive
12PM arrival at the park gate. Enter Wilpattu and drive to your bungalow. A hot lunch awaits. 3PM: first game drive — an introductory circuit covering the lake systems near your bungalow. Return at sunset. Dinner on the veranda as the jungle comes alive at night.
Full Day in the Wilderness
6AM: morning drive tracking fresh pugmarks. Your naturalist guides you to areas where leopards were heard calling overnight. 10AM: breakfast back at the bungalow. Midday rest. 3PM: afternoon drive exploring different zones — perhaps the remote western boundary or the deeper interior lakes. Return at sunset for dinner.
Final Morning Track
6AM: final game drive — often the most productive as animals are most active. 10AM: breakfast. Check out and scenic drive back to the gate, arriving by 12PM.
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