If you seek a safari that feels truly private and raw, Wasgamuwa is your destination. Bordered by the Mahaweli and Amban rivers, this park is famous for its “Villu Aliya” (Water Elephants)- majestic giants who have adapted to the lush marshlands. Less crowded than other parks, Wasgamuwa offers a serene landscape of riverine forests and ancient 1,700-year- old tamarind trees. It’s a place where you can watch a herd of elephants bathe against the backdrop of the Knuckles Mountain Range in total, breathtaking silence.