Why Visit Weheragala?
Weheragala National Park (commonly designated as Yala Block 5) provides an exclusive sanctuary for nature enthusiasts who prefer solitude and authentic wilderness exploration. Far less frequented by tourist convoys, the park allows you to experience Sri Lanka's wildlife in a truly tranquil environment.
Its diverse terrain features dense dry-zone forest, granitic rock hills, reservoir shores, and natural waterholes. During your game drive, you have great chances of observing wild elephants, spotted deer, sambar deer, toque macaques, sloth bears, birds of prey, and occasionally leopards traversing the rocky terrain.
Plan Your Weheragala Safari
Weheragala safaris are arranged on a private basis to match your travel plans. We offer morning game drives, afternoon golden-hour safaris, or extended day explorations.
Hotel pickup is available from Tissamaharama, Kataragama, Yala, or Kirinda. We provide a customized 4x4 safari jeep, professional driver-tracker, binoculars, park entry permits, and complimentary refreshments.