Where to see leopards in Sri Lanka?

The best place to see wild leopards in Sri Lanka is Yala National Park, which has one of the highest leopard population densities anywhere in the world. Wilpattu National Park is the next option, so it is the second-best alternative.

Even though Yala delivers the strongest chance of sightings, its popularity means wildlife viewings can get quite congested with safari vehicles. Wilpattu feels more tranquil, with a thicker forest setting and less crowd pressure, altogether. For travellers looking for off-the-beaten-track options, Kumana National Park and the high-altitude Horton Plains also have smaller, highly elusive leopard numbers.