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Wasgamuwa National Park Safari from Polonnaruwa City

Explore Wasgamuwa National Park on a 7-hour private safari jeep tour from Polonnaruwa, tracking crocodiles, water monitors, and diverse reptile species.

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About this experience

Step into a private safari jeep and head out from Polonnaruwa into Wasgamuwa National Park — one of Sri Lanka's most biodiverse wildlife reserves. Your English-speaking driver and tracker leads a seven-hour journey through the park, scanning the banks of reservoirs for mugger crocodiles and water monitors, and pointing out skinks, lizards, and snakes tucked into the undergrowth. The park's high biodiversity makes every stretch of track rewarding, whether you're scanning the tree line or watching the waterways.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Polonnaruwa is included, along with transport throughout in your private jeep and a complimentary water bottle per person. Entrance tickets, meals, and gratuities are not included and are arranged separately. Minimum age for this private tour is five years old, keeping it well suited for families and small groups who want an unhurried, personal experience in the park.

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What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Polonnaruwa.
  • Transport throughout the tour in a private safari jeep.
  • Service of an English-speaking safari driver (also your tracker).

Not included

  • Entrance ticket(s). (Wasgamuwa National Park)
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (Optional).

Route

The drive from Polonnaruwa to Wasgamuwa National Park.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Your Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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Wasgamuwa National Park on TripAdvisor

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4.3 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.3 / 5 · 84 reviews
#17 of 44 things to do in Polonnaruwa
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Very quiet park but its a long drive in.
Only 7 jeeps in the park the whole day. We found it good for birds but less so for anything other than the common creatures. Good number of open spaces. There appears to be only one gate in from the south and its a long…
johntR7435AF · Feb 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Relaxed morning
We were traveling with the driver Shameera. He speaks a bit of German and has a lot of experience as he has been touring for 10 years. He told us a lot about the animals. It was a nice morning!
maditatina · Jan 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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A real alternative to the other parks, but beware: elephant attacks keep happening here
A really scenic park with a number of smaller elephant herds. However, attacks by the grey giants are really commonplace here, especially a cow likes to target the jeeps. With a knowledgeable jeep driver, however, this i…
295marions · Sep 2025 · via TripAdvisor

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