PROGRAMME              : Wasgamuwa National Park.

DURATION                   : 2 Nights , 3days

 

 

Wasgamuwa National Park

 

 

The Wasgomuwa National Park, situated in the Central Province is important in many ways. The presence of many small scale ancient tanks and several other ruins and ancient religious sites add vast historical importance to the National Park which is already important for its wide biodiversity.  The famous Yudanganapitiya – where the armies of the Kings Dutugemunu and Elara (2nd century BC) camped during the battles is one of these important sites.

 

The beautiful and important small mountain range – Sudu Kanda, which has many streams cascading down from it, enhances the beauty of this Park, which is bounded by many rivers and is traversed by many streams. Sudu Kanda, about 470m above sea level, is an important small range. This same range dips into the ground and appears at certain places; though under different names, runs up to and into the sea in Trincomalee.

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The presence of many water sources in this park adds to the beauty of this park. The view the visitor gets of large flocks of birds on dead treetops and big herds of dear and buffalos grazing when passing by a water source is always a pleasant sight. Peacocks roam this park in abundance where, having a glimpse of a bear is not very uncommon. Elephants, numbering about 150 are not confined to this park. They roam in small herds through Flood Plains National Park and cross over to Somawathi Chaithya Sanctuary and even to Polonnaruwa. 

 

The ECO TEAM SAFARI CAMP in Wasgamuwa National Park is located in a shady area surrounded by trees and right next to the Mahaweli river for easy access to ‘al fresco’  bathing.  Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for meals – this is camping in style!  The camp is set up prior to your arrival, transporting in comfortable tents, a fully equipped kitchen, chairs and tables, hammocks, flushable toilets, showers and even cold beer.  In the evening you can enjoy a hearty meal in a magical setting – the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need.

 

 

 

TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day 1    -          

 

SCHEDULE

  • Guests will be received at the gate entrance by noon & taken to the camp for a Srilankan lunch.
  • Back in camp, after a refreshing wash in the river or from the camp shower, dinner and ovenight stay at Eco Team camp.
  • Relax around the campfire before retiring for the day.

 

 

Day 2    -           Wasgamuwa Safari

 

SCHEDULE

·        After an early breakfast, the Guests will be driven on the morning safari with packed lunch

·        Spend evening at leisure. Dinner around campfire and overnight stay at ECO Team Camp.

 

Day 3    - After Breakfast leave for next destination       

 

SCHEDULE

·        Departure to Colombo after breakfast.

 

 

 

Rates For Camping at Wasgamuwa

 

No. of pax

Minimum 10 pax

 

Rate per pax in rs.

 

5,800/-

 

 

 

OUR RATES INCLUDE

Ø      Transportation

Ø      Accommodation in a camping tent with meals, on full board basis at site

Ø      Entrance fees to the park on both days

Ø      Wild life Dep. Service charge for trackers.

Ø      Campsite fees.

 

 

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

Ø      Any additional beverages or food, which would be ordered extra.

Ø      Any tips to the staff.

Ø      Any personal effects not mentioned here.

 

 

IMPORTANT FACTORS

Ø      Accommodation - 2 persons in an insect & waterproof tent

Ø      Hot meals will be prepared at the site.

Ø      Toilet facilities will be out doors with toilet tent and pit.

Ø      Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.

Ø      Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended.