Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris – Sri Lanka
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The luxury of Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris comes in the experience, rather than the quality of accommodation, which is deliberately simple.
Description & Location
Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris is totally authentic, under canvas safari experiences. You are up close and personal with nature – a wonderfully unique experience. You have a choice of two camps. The most established is at Yala National Park, located on the south-east corner of the island. Sri Lanka’s second largest park covering 979 sq.km. It is easily accessible following a tour of the Tea Country and/or Galle and the southern resorts.
The other camp is located at Wilpattu National Park. Less well known – it was actually off-limits to tourists during the civil war. It is the largest park covering a huge 1317 sq.km and is located just off the west coast north of Colombo. It can be easily combined with a tour of the Cultural Triangle.
Both parks are known for their abundance of wildlife, which usually includes elephants, leopards, sloth bears, monkeys and a huge variety of birds, with over 30 unique to Sri Lanka.
Accommodation
Both camps offer a selection of single, twin and triple tents. All are “South African“ tents. Simple, sturdy and have private shower and WC – although in keeping with the experience they are rudimentary and adequate. At Yala, you have a deluxe version which offers more comfort (see image below).
Facilities and Activities
- All meals, soft drinks and evening spirits and beers
- Two game drives daily
Price on Request
Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris – Sri Lanka
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