Wilpattu National Park
The largest of the National Parks in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Villus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. There are nearly sixty lakes (Villus). Common mammals are the Elephant, Leopard, Sloth bear and Jackal (grey and brown).
Typical Cost for two Foreign Adults for Full Day Safari EUR 94
Safari Prices Updated as 30-March-2022. EUR/LKR Exchange Rate 320
Safari Jeep rates can change based on oil/petrol price.
Safari Jeep Tour (Private Tour Operators)
Same price for 1 or 6 people (so if find others to share cost/head becomes less)
| Summary Comparison for Two Foreign Adults | |||
| Entrance Fee+Taxes | Jeep+Tip | Total | |
| Full day 6:00am-6:00pm) | EUR 42 | EUR 52 | EUR 94 |
| Half Day 6:00am-11:00am or 1:30pm to 6:00pm |
EUR 42 | USD 29 | EUR 71 |
Entrance Fees to Wilpattu National Park, Eluvamkulam Entrance:
Fees Charged by Department of Wildlife, Sri Lanka
Park Fees for Entry (Day Visit) Category Local Resident Adult Local Resident Child (between 6-12 years) School Children (per child) Foreign Adult Foreign Child (between 6-12 years)
Charges for Vehicle Category For Each Jeep or Double Cab For Each Van For Each Car For Each Bus
Service Charge Single visit during hours local tour group Single visit during hours foreign tour group
Plus VAT 15% for grand Total
The whole Wilpattu National Park (and other National Parks in Sri Lanka) are expensive for foreign visitors. That includes expat Sri Lankans who no longer hold a Sri Lankan passport or National ID (NIC). So suggest that you do a full day safari to get your moneys worth. That said there no gurantee in seeing any of the big mammals as luck is important.
Typical Cost for two people for Full Day Safari EUR 94, LKR 29,440
Safari Jeep Private (LKR 15,000) Suggested Tip to Govt/Park provided Guide Total for Safari Jeep Park Entrance at USD 15/person Service Charge Vehicle Entry (LKR 250) 15% VAT (USD 3.75. for USD 40 * 15%) Total Govt/Park Fees for 2 person
EUR 42
Grand Total For 2 foreign visitors EUR 94
In EUR Park Fees (approx) EUR 42 Jeep+Tip EUR 52
In LKR Park Fees (approx) LKR 13,440 Jeep+Tip LKR 16,000
Typical Cost for two people for Half Day Safari EUR 71 (LKR 22,720 )
Safari Jeep Private (LKR 8,000) Suggested Tip to Govt/Park provided Guide Total for Safari Jeep Park Entrance at USD 15/person Service Charge Vehicle Entry (LKR 250) 15% VAT (USD 3.75. for USD 25 * 15%) Total Govt/Park Fee for 2 persons
EUR 42Grand Total For Half Day 2 foreign visitors EUR 71; LKR 22,720
In EUR Park Fees (approx) EUR 29 Jeep+Tip 42
In LKR Park Fees LKR 13,440 Jeep+Tip LKR 9,280
Elavankulam (also spelled Eluvamkulam, Eluwankulama on Google Maps) is the last town just before the Wilpattu National Park entrance on the Puttlam Mannar Road. Its last town after Wanathavillu.
Eluvamkulam is a frontier town, but still centrally located. Its a 15 minute boat ride to Kalpitiya from Gangewadiya (5 km from Eluvankulam).
Its 70 km to Mannar with The Doric, Arippu Fort on the way. 152 km to Pooneryn/Sangupiddy Bridge and 180 km to Jaffna Town.
To Madu Church it is about 80 km.
