SHARING THE SRI LANKAN WILDERNESS WITH YOU •

OVERLANDING •

CAMPING •

SAFARI •

PRESENCE •

SILENCE •

COMMUNITY •

SHARING THE SRI LANKAN WILDERNESS WITH YOU • OVERLANDING • CAMPING • SAFARI • PRESENCE • SILENCE • COMMUNITY •

Wild places, slow mornings, good food, thoughtful guiding, and a calmer rhythm.

That’s the Wilderfolks spirit inviting you to a participatory wilderness camping with safari experience at a Sri Lankan national park.

Unfiltered nature, technology-free itinerary, melodies of bird calls entwined in the rustling of trees as you find core peace, clarity, and balance.

We don’t chase sightings, they find us.

Welcome to the Wilderfolks community

Held in community, grounded in nature

Map of our host sites of our curated & participatory camping experiences.

Sharing The Sri Lankan Wilderness With You

  • Gal Oya National Park

    Reptilian Paradise

    The most untouched park of Sri Lanka of over 64,000 hectares, located in the Eastern sector of the Uva Province, this park is home to evergreen forests, savannas, grasslands, chena and water bodies. Gal Oya was established in 1954 as a catchment site of the Senanayake Samudra Reservoir then handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Department in 1965 and is one of the few areas that houses Sri Lankan indigenous communities.

    Species: 32 mammals, 150 birds, 33 reptiles and 15 amphibians

    5 hours 40 minutes from Colombo, 181 km

    Camping & Safari Season: MAR - SEP

  • Kaudulla National Park

    Elephant Corridor Connector

    Between Menneriya National Park, Hurulu eco-park, Gal Oya eco-park and Wasgamuwa National Park in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province rests this 6,656-hectare sanctuary complete with dry evergreen forests, grasslands, wetlands and abandoned chena farms. Designated as a national park in 2002 and declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2004, Kaudulla is part of the Elephant corridor.

    Species: 24 mammals, 160 birds, 25 reptiles, 26 fish, 25 reptiles, 9 amphibians and a variety of plants

    4 hours 20 minutes from Colombo, 210.2 km

    Camp & Safari Season: JUL - SEP

  • Kumana National Park

    Largest Bird Sanctuary

    Over 18,149 hectares of plains, lagoons, swamps, beaches, jungles, archeological rocky outcrops, and caves with inscriptions dating back to 1st and 2nd century BC resting within the Southwest coast is Kumana, previously known as East Yala. The land was declared a bird sanctuary in 1938, then a national park in 1969 and then renamed Kumana National Park in 2006. Today the park is known for its unique leopard sightings.

    Species: 44 mammals , 255 birds, 46 reptiles, 21 freshwater fish, 18 amphibians and a variety of plants

    8 hours 30 minutes from Colombo, 450 km

    Camping & Safari Season: APR - SEP

  • Maduru Oya National Park

    The Great Protector

    Declared a national park in 1983 this park was created to protect the catchment areas of five major reservoirs (Maduru Oya, Rathkinda, Ulhitiya, Nuwaragala, and Henanigala). Today this 58,850 hectares of evergreen forests, shrublands, and wetlands is known for large elephant gatherings, ancient ruins, dry-zone forests, the indigenous vedda community and plant biodiversity that supports a vast number of resident and migratory species.

    Species:27 mammals, 196 birds, 25 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 26 fish, 33 butterfly and 442 plants

    5 hours 40 minutes away from Colombo, 268 km

    Camp & Safari Season: MAR - SEP


  • Minneria National Park

    Elephant Gathering Hub

    This diverse ecosystem of 8,889 hectares surrounds the Minneriya Tank in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province complete with low-canopy forests, scrubs, abandoned chenna lands, grasslands, rocky outcrops and wetlands. Minneriya was declared as a sanctuary for wildlife in 1938 and then as a national park in 1997 to protect the tank along with the wildlife that benefit from it. Today the park is a hub for one of Sri Lanka’s largest gathering of Elephants.

    Species: 24 mammals, 160 birds, 25 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 26 fish, 75 butterfly species and a variety of plants

    4 hours from Colombo, 188.5 km

    Camp & Safari Season: JUL - OCT

  • Udawalawe National Park

    Pachyderm Sanctuary

    Bordering Sri Lanka’s Sabagamuwa and Uva provinces, covering over 30,820 hectares with marshes, the Walawe River, forests and grasslands that allow guests to set up camp in selected locations, including the lakeside. The park was created to shelter animals displaced by the Udawalawe Reservoir’s construction in 1972 and is now a crucial habitat for water birds and the Sri Lankan Elephants.

    Species: 43 mammals, 184 birds, 21 fish, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 135 butterflies and 94 plant species

    4 hours 30 minutes from Colombo, 165 km

    Camp & Safari Season: MAY - SEP

  • Wasgamuwa National Park

    Hunting Grounds To Wildlife Reserve

    Originally a game sanctuary in 1907 and then declared a Strict Nature reserve in 1938 as a refuge for displaced wildlife during the Mahaweli Development project in 1984, Wasgamuwa is a 37,062-hectare reserve located in the Polonnaruwa District boasting tropical dry-mixed evergreen forests, grasslands, riverine forests and rivers. 

    Species: 23 mammals, 143 birds, 17 reptiles, 17 fish, 15 amphibians and 150 plants

    5 hours away from Colombo, 237 km

    Camp & Safari Season: NOV - MAY

  • Wilpattu National Park

    Abundant Water Body Ecosystem

    Known as the ‘Land of lakes’ and declared a Ramsar site in 2013, Wilpattu is a 131,693-hectare wetland ecosystem located on the Northwest coast of Sri Lanka with comparatively denser forests, thorny scrubs, open plains, dunes, and over 106 lakes. The park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1905, then a national park in 1938 and is renowned as one of the largest and oldest Sri Lankan national parks.

    Species: 41 mammals, 149 birds, 56 reptiles, 17 amphibians, 29 fish, 86 butterflies and 623 plants

    4 hours 30 minutes from Colombo, 205 km

    Camp & Safari Season: MAY - SEP, Early OCT

  • Yala National Park

    Leopard & Wildlife Diversity

    A protected nature reserve of over 130,000 hectares in Sri Lanka’s Southeast area, complete with light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons divided into 5 blocks, with 2 publicly accessible blocks. Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was elevated to a national park in 1938.

    Species: 44 mammals, 215 birds, 46 reptiles, 21 amphibians, 21 fish and 300 plants

    5 hours from Colombo, 305 km

    Camp & Safari Season: MAY- AUG

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On 3rd March 2026, the world paused to mark World Wildlife Day — a gentle reminder of the value of every living being that shares this island we call Sri Lanka. But one day did not feel like enough. So from today until World Wildlife Day 2027
There are some days that aren’t about chasing sightings — they’re about slowing down, all the way down and learning new ways to be human. ⛺️ Reaching for a slice of watermelon with a sketchbook, guidebooks by your side as you learn
Some mornings settle in gently—a light breeze, not so distant hum of bees, and remnants of last night’s campfire in the air. It’s a kind of morning that does not ask for you much. No rush, no reason. Time for some brew ☕️ #Wilde

The Wilderfolks Experience

Restorative, mindful and community-centered participatory guided camping paired with safari experiences inside Sri Lankan national parks.

Our founder and core team are lifelong campers and nature-enthusiasts — drawn to a variety of disciplines related to living harmoniously with the land.

We grow and learn from plants that restore balance between people and Earth. We spend time observing wildlife — not to collect sightings, but to understand the rhythms and habits of the wild, and to guide others towards seeing it with similar respect.

We love connecting over a good cup of tea or coffee to share stories, trade bits of field wisdom, sky gaze, and are always up for a ‘show and tell’ - especially when a non-human resident drops by to remind everyone whose home we’re in.

If it we were allowed, we’d live out in the wild. So we do the next best thing, we head into nature as often as we can and invite you to join us.

We create space for people to recalibrate in nature and return to what is real - away from noise, screens, and urgency.

We welcome all souls that hold the wilderness, the outdoors, and offerings of nature dearly with respect and humility.

You will not be treated as a spectator, but as part of the journey - friends stepping into nature together.

Each journey is designed around shared presence and gentle collaboration. We set up camp together, prepare meals together, venture on safari together, and leave each site better than we found it.

Everything practical is handled. Camping gear, meals and beverages, snacks, drinking water, basic first aid, camp kitchen equipment, game drives with safari guide, and limited cold storage.

All you need to bring is a positive spirit and an open mind for the journey, personal care items, and meet us at the entrance of the park on time.

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”

— Edward Abbey (Author, Environmentalist)

If you’ve been hearing the wild calling softly,
perhaps it’s time to answer.

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“I can't get enough money!
And you know what I'm gonna do with it?
I'm gonna buy wilderness areas with it.
Every single cent I get go straight into conservation.”

— Steve Irwin

Wilderfolks draws inspiration from the great Steve Irwin and donates a portion of our bookings to selected local environmental and wildlife conservation organizations.

Please contact our team to facilitate direct donations.

Our Partners

  • Abundant Planet