A Sri Lankan leopard in Wilpattu National Park

Explore parks known for leopards and wildlife photography opportunities.

CategoryWildlife and Nature
Featured places5
Generally bestYear-round — varies by park
Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Yala National Park

    Yala's dry-zone habitats include scrub, woodland, lagoons and coastal grassland; jeep safaris may encounter elephants, leopards and other wildlife.

    A leopard resting in the shade in the Yala National Park.
    Yala leopard photograph
  2. 02

    Wilpattu National Park

    Wilpattu protects dry-zone forest and natural sandy-rimmed lakes called villus in Sri Lanka's northwest.

    A Sri Lankan leopard in Wilpattu National Park
    Leopard in Wilpattu National Park
  3. 03

    Kumana National Park

    Kumana National Park combines southeastern dry-zone habitats with lagoons and the Kumana wetland, an important area for waterbirds.

  4. 04

    Horton Plains National Park

    Horton Plains protects a high plateau of grassland and cloud forest; its walking circuit includes World's End and Baker's Falls.

  5. 05

    Lunugamvehera National Park

    Lunugamvehera National Park protects reservoir, forest and scrub habitats within the wider southeastern elephant landscape.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We work with licensed, responsible guides and operators, and check park access rules and seasonal closures before every trip.

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