West coast
Wilpattu
Leopards, sloth bears and quiet lakes
Wilpattu is a wild, quiet park of forest and natural lakes, called villus, on the north-west of the island. Leopards and sloth bears live here, along with spotted deer, crocodiles and plenty of birds, and you share the tracks with far fewer jeeps than in Yala. Most people stay near the Hunuwilagama entrance and go in at dawn. It is about four hours from the airport, or an hour from Anuradhapura.
Wilpattu
- Part of the island
- West coast
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Best months
- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: good
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: best
- Jun: best
- Jul: best
- Aug: best
- Sep: best
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: good
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Wilpattu Wildhideaway Lodge
$33Small lodge in the Wilpattu area with a garden and free wifi.
Wi-Fi
KAYJAY WILD WILPATTU
$44Guesthouse in the Wilpattu area with a restaurant and free wifi.
Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Breakfast
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Wilpattu Corridor Leisure
$52Air-conditioned guest rooms in the Wilpattu area, with free wifi and private parking.
Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Parking · Breakfast
Ceylon resort wilpattu
$53Resort in the Wilpattu area with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free wifi.
Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Air conditioning
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Eagle Wilpattu Resort
$111Resort in the Wilpattu area with an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms.
Pool · Air conditioning