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Wild Small Cats Night Safari

Embark on an exclusive Small Cats Night Safari and discover the hidden world of Sri Lanka’s elusive nocturnal predators. This unique experience takes you into the buffer zone of Wilpattu National Park, where rare species such as fishing cats and jungle cats come alive under the cover of darkness. It is a thrilling adventure designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and travellers seeking something truly different from a regular safari.

As night falls, the landscape transforms into a mysterious wilderness filled with sounds and subtle movements. With the guidance of our expert team, you will quietly explore wetlands, forest edges, and open trails where small cats are most active. Every moment offers the possibility of witnessing rare and unforgettable wildlife behaviour in its natural environment.

For this safari, we carefully focus on park boundaries and water tanks, which are key hotspots where wildlife frequently gathers during the night. These areas provide excellent opportunities to observe small cat activity as they come out to hunt and move through their territories. In addition, our team also selects other high-possibility locations based on real-time conditions and field experience, ensuring maximum chances of sightings throughout the journey.

Accompanied by an experienced safari driver and a professional naturalist with over 10 years of expertise, this safari ensures both safety and deep wildlife interpretation. The driver carefully navigates the dark terrain, while the naturalist uses their knowledge to track signs, identify movements, and explain the fascinating behaviour of nocturnal small cats and other night-active species.

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Rusty Spoted Cats

Fishing Cat

Jungle Cat

Safari Start Time : 8.00 PM

Safari End Time : 11.00 PM

Vehicle : 4×4 Open Luxury Jeep 

Jeep Capacity : 6 Persons

Person

Price ( USD )

1 Person

95

2 Person

115

3 Person

130

4 Person

140

5 Person

150

6 Person

160

Person

Price ( USD )

1 Person

155

2 Person

180

3 Person

200

4 Person

210

  • Transportation by a Open Luxury Safari Jeep
  • Service of an Experienced driver/tracker
  • Service of an English Speaking Naturalist
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Water
  • Binoculars
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Wilpattu Hotels and Park Entrance (around 8km)
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Anything other than mentioned in inclusions
  • Special night safari focused on

    Rusty Spoted Cats, Fishing Cat & Jungle Cat

  • Explore the buffer zone of Wilpattu National Park at night
  • Focus on park boundaries and water tanks where wildlife is highly active
  • Selection of additional high-possibility wildlife areas for better sightings
  • Guided by an expert driver and naturalist with over 10 years of experience
  • 4-hour thrilling nocturnal wildlife experience
  • Learn tracking techniques and nocturnal animal behaviour
  • Opportunity to observe rare and elusive predators in action
  • Ideal for wildlife photography and night observation
  • Safe and guided exploration in controlled safari conditions
  • Unique chance to experience Sri Lanka’s hidden nocturnal ecosystem

Why Choose Wild Small Cats Night Safari?

The Small Cats Night Safari offers one of the rarest wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka, focusing specifically on the secretive and highly elusive small cat species. Unlike regular safaris, this journey is centred around patience, timing, and expert tracking in a quiet nocturnal environment.

With a highly experienced driver and naturalist team, each with over 10 years of field expertise, you gain a safe, well-guided, and knowledge-rich adventure. Their ability to identify high-activity zones such as park boundaries, water tanks, and other strategic locations significantly increases your chances of sightings. By carefully reading signs, detecting movement, and understanding nocturnal behaviour, they ensure a more focused and rewarding safari experience in Wilpattu’s wilderness.

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