Begin your private safari by meeting your experienced driver and completing the standard entrance procedures. Travel through the peaceful landscapes of Lahugala Kitulana National Park, which includes the Lahugala, Kitulana, and Sengamuwa reservoirs. These wetlands and surrounding grasslands provide valuable feeding and watering grounds for wild elephants and many species of resident and migratory birds.
As you explore the park, look out for elephants grazing near the reservoir banks and moving between the forest and open grasslands. Other possible wildlife sightings include spotted deer, sambar deer, wild boar, golden jackals, grey langurs, toque macaques, mongoose, and various reptiles. Elusive animals such as leopards, sloth bears, fishing cats, and rusty-spotted cats may also inhabit the area, although sightings are rare.
The reservoirs are particularly rewarding for birdwatching. Depending on the season and natural conditions, you may observe painted storks, purple herons, pelicans, Asian openbills, kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles, grey-headed fish eagles, Sri Lanka spurfowl, and red-faced malkohas. The park’s quiet and uncrowded atmosphere makes it an appealing destination for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, nature lovers, and photographers. At the end of the safari, return to the meeting point or receive a complimentary drop-off when your accommodation is within the specified pickup radius.
