about 4 hours · Morning · Wildlife
Wasgamuwa safari (private jeep)
Wasgamuwa safari (private jeep): Majeste's price is $54 per person for two, activity only, prices checked 7 Nov 2026. It takes about 4 hours, with pickup in the price. It runs all year.
What happens
A little-visited park between Polonnaruwa and the Knuckles foothills, with elephants, sloth bears and many birds. You may have the tracks to yourself. The access roads are rough and it is a long drive from Kandy.
What is in the price
Included
- Private 4x4 jeep with a safari driver, up to 6 people
- Pickup and drop-off near the park entrance
- Park tickets (Category II), paid for you by your driver at the gate
Not included
- Transfer from Polonnaruwa or Kandy (included when the park is on your tour route)
- Naturalist guide
Season
Runs all year.
Limits
- Up to 6 people in one group.
- Tracks are bumpy. Not advised in late pregnancy or with back problems.
- Open-sided jeep: bring a hat, sunscreen and a light layer for the early start.
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