Dry Zone
Aranya Trails
Situated just beyond Wilpattu’s park boundary, Aranya Trails is a luxury camp from which to launch day excursions into Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park. Transfers to and from the lodge to the park entrance are included during your stay, along with morning and afternoon game drives within the park.
Experienced naturalist guides will escort you into the reserve’s scrub forest in search of deer, buffalo, many bird species, tufted grey langur, elephant and of course leopard. Park entrance fees are included with your stay.
The tents are more like semi-permanent cabin structures, albeit with a tented roof. They are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. A private plunge pool provides a soothing spot to refresh and unwind after a Wilpattu game drive. The beautiful, traditional main building acts as a communal space, where there are inviting spaces to rest, socialise, eat and drink.
Facilities
Chefs create an authentic culinary experience for you to savour at breakfast lunch and dinner, and there is a bar also.
Each room has a king-sized bed, air conditioning, hot water, dual shower and a private plunge pool.
Local Wildlife
Leopard, elephant, monitor lizard, mugger crocodile, sloth bear, water buffalo, sambar deer, spotted deer, tufted grey langur, mongoose, mouse deer, cobra, python.
Birds include crested serpent eagle, malabar pied hornbill, grey hornbill, brown-capped babbler, crimson-front barbet, Sri Lanka junglefowl, lesser adjutant, painted stork, wooly-necked stork and malabar trogon
Optional Activities
Guided drives in game viewing vehicles, guided forest walks, bird watching
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Sri Lanka tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
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