{"id":4235,"date":"2023-01-11T15:28:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T09:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=4235"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:52:44","slug":"bear-woods-safari-and-teatime-by-the-lake-wasgamuwa-national-park","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/bear-woods-safari-and-teatime-by-the-lake-wasgamuwa-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear Woods Safari and Lakeside Tea Time \u2013 Wasgamuwa National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">4 Hours<\/h6>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bear Woods Safari and Lakeside Tea Time \u2013 Wasgamuwa National Park<\/h1>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; color: #a69a6d;\"><em>Recommended to travel : <strong>Throughout the year<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13794&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5><b>\u2018Wasgamuwa\u2019 is derived from \u2018Walas Gamuwa\u2019, meaning Bear Woods. So, if you visit the sloth bear woods today, why not enjoy a lakeside picnic as well, inside Wasgamuwa National Park?<\/b><\/h5>\r\nExperience an unforgettable Jeep safari experience in the lesser-visited Wasgamuwa National Park, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and witness the incredible diversity of Sri Lanka&#8217;s wildlife.\r\n\r\nLocated in the central province of Sri Lanka, Wasgamuwa National Park boasts beautiful and diverse flora and fauna. The park is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer, and wild boar, among others. It is also home to over 140 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n\r\nOur guide will explain the park\u2019s history and various interesting aspects, interpreting everything we see so that you can become more aware and enjoy the flora and fauna of Yala.\r\n\r\nWe will stop at a designated spot overlooking a river or lake, where you can take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee prepared by our crew.\r\n\r\nYou have three options for booking safaris in the Wasgamuwa National Park: a morning safari, an evening safari, or a full-day safari.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasgamuwa National Park has a history of being one of the best places to observe the Sri Lankan sloth bear (a recognised subspecies of the sloth bear).<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is large and diverse, Wasgamuwa National Park is one of the least visited, least touristy parks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encountering not-very-habituated elephants is also a highlight of this park.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park offers many picture-postcard opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An experienced birding guide\/naturalist accompanying you will make this tour much more meaningful and engaging.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting this Park could easily be combined with the dates you spend in the cultural triangle or when going towards the east or the Knuckles Range.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7746&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;inspiration-expert-widget&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Sumith Prashanga Wijewardhana<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6>Key person to meet<\/h6>\r\n<h2>Get inspired by industry experts<\/h2>\r\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With two decades of experience in experiential tourism\u00a0 , Sunil will be the perfect host for the walking food tour in Colombo<\/span><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will take you to a range of locations, from food markets and food stalls to local pubs and city highlights. 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