The Wasgamuwa National Park is one of the Sri Lanka’s most visited and beloved wildlife parks. A vital collection of wild beasts and birds adorn the park. The exotic creatures can be witnessed with your naked eyes and enjoy the journey in this great sanctuary.
The Wasgamuwa National Park is located in the Matale and Polonnaruwa Districts while over 150 species of birds reside within its boundaries as well as a herd of 150 elephants.
The Wasgamuwa park is famous for its collection of dazzling and magnificent animals, rare species of birds and the large herds of elephants. The Wasgamuwa National Park has been designaged as the one of the ideal places to observe Sri Lankan sloth bear.
Oceans of tourists visit the parks in order to witness the iconic elephants as well as the endemic and migratory bird species that are frequent on these lands.
It should be noted that the park is home for two species of endemic monkeys: The Toque Macaque as well as the Purple-faced Langur. Mammals such as water buffalo, axis deer and a rare leopard and sloth bear made the park as their home by spreading their power throughout the park.
Red-faced Malkoha and the Sri Lanka Junglefowl which are known as the endemic birds along with Painted Stork, the rare Sri Lanka Frogmouth and Eurasian Spoonbill can be witnessed everywhere as it is a paradise for birds.
The Wasgamuwa park being a natural conservatory sanctuary several species of endangered animals are being protected by wildlife refuge of the park.
The safari will take you through wetlands, grasslands, forest patches, watering holes leaving you ample time for photography as these places are picturesque.
Experience the wonderful and magical wildlife along with stunned natural beauty.
