Popular Couch Safari Back with Wilpattu National Park

Sri Lanka Tourism (SLT) will be launching the second installment of the Couch Safari series with the live streaming of Wilpattu National Park to a global audience.

In a media release, SLT said it is strategically positioning the island as a destination offering a multitude of immersive experiences and the introduction of the “virtual safaris’ initiative showcasing national parks has helped keep the dream alive. The next ‘Go on a Couch Safari’ event, conceptualised by Sri Lanka Tourism, Department of Wildlife and Conservation together with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmb is scheduled for September 24 at 4.00 PM- 5.00 PM IST (+5.30 GMT) and the second live streaming will take place on September 26 at 7.30 AM -8.30- AM IST (+5.30 GMT).

“The ‘Go on a Couch Safari’ initiative gives locals and enthusiasts from around the world the opportunity to explore and experience the countless natural wonders of Sri Lanka’s national parks. The live stream is offered as a complimentary experience and is an initiative to display the island’s many diverse and often hidden facets to the world. The upcoming Couch Safari to the Wilpattu National Park will take visitors on a unique adventure deep into the heart of Wilpattu. It is also the perfect time of year to witness the expansive nature reserve and all the exciting attractions it has to offer. The journey will be moderated by an expert guide, offering viewers in-depth commentary of events as they unfold. The interactive session will also give wildlife enthusiasts the opportunity to ask questions and comment in real-time. The project also aims to improve Wilpattu National Park's management capacity with emphasis on the Park Operations, Environmental and Visitor Use Programmes, in technical and specialist terms, in support of the Wilpattu National Park Management Plan (2019-2024),” the release said.

Elephants at MInneriya National Park