Wilpattu Wildlife Safari & Dorm Stay

Enjoy an unforgettable two-day wildlife escape with Art of Travel at Wilpattu National Park, combining an overnight wildlife dormitory stay with an exciting half-day safari experience.

Surrounded by natural villus, dry-zone forests and untouched wilderness, the programme offers participants an opportunity to experience the peaceful atmosphere of Wilpattu while searching for wildlife such as elephants, deer, sloth bears, leopards and a variety of bird species.

The experience includes a wildlife dormitory stay on a sharing basis, with no electricity and no mobile-network coverage. This creates a peaceful opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and experience the natural environment.

Participants can also enjoy wildlife photography, lake bathing and scenic viewpoints during the tour. The event has been designed as an easy-level wildlife experience suitable for beginners and families, with short distances, minimal elevation gain and manageable outdoor activities.

Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on animal movement, weather and national-park conditions. Participants must follow the instructions of the organiser, safari drivers and wildlife authorities throughout the event.

Main Informations:

• Main Destination: Wilpattu National Park

• Starting Point: In front of Colombo Fort Railway Station

• Starting Time: 1:00 AM

• Main Access Route: Colombo Fort → Wattala → Negombo → Puttalam → Nochchiyagama → Wilpattu

• Return Route: The same route

• Participants may join from locations along the published route

• Additional drop-off locations beyond the published route are not available

Possible Challenges:

• Changing weather conditions

• Possible elephant encounters

• Limited mobile-network coverage

• No electricity at the wildlife dormitory

• Participants must follow organiser and wildlife-safety instructions

Ticket and Registration Information:

• Event Dates: 26 and 27 August 2026

• Duration: Two days

• Departure Time: 1:00 AM

• Departure Point: In front of Colombo Fort Railway Station

• Total Payment: LKR 21,500 per person

• Non-Refundable Advance Payment: LKR 15,000 per person

• Advance payment is required to reserve a seat

• Credit-card payments are accepted

• Debit-card payments are accepted

• Terms and conditions apply

• Seats are limited to 18 participants

• Seats will be reserved according to the booking order

• Seat allocation follows a first-come, first-served basis

• The bus seating map and seat number will be provided before the event

Cost Includes:

• Wildlife dormitory fee

• Dormitory accommodation on a sharing basis

• Five main meals

• Half-day safari-jeep cost

• All entrance tickets

• Transport from Colombo in an air-conditioned bus

Complimentary Inclusions:

• Tea party

• Basic first-aid assistance

• Full event photography coverage

• Soft copies of event photographs

Payment Procedure:

• Participants must confirm their booking by paying an advance of LKR 15,000

• The advance payment is required to reserve a seat

• The advance payment is non-refundable, subject to the organiser’s cancellation and recovery policy

• Payments should be made only through an official method confirmed by Art of Travel

Contact Details:

• Organiser: Art of Travel

• Contact Person: Fara

• Phone: +94 76 141 9576

• WhatsApp: +94 76 141 9576