Visit a conservation project in Wasgamuwa National Park
Wasgamuwa National Park is home to a significant elephant population..
But for years the surrounding communities have struggled with human-wildlife conflict. Resettlement programmes and agricultural development have placed farms in the path of migrating elephants – a collision course for crops and lives.
Enter the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (SLWCS), a team of local and international conservationists whose work is turning conflict into collaboration. During your visit, you’ll meet villagers and farmers who are pioneering coexistence strategies – planting citrus trees elephants avoid, using harmless noise deterrents, and building “human fences” that reduce the need for harmful defences.
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What to expect of your Wasgamuwa visit:
- Visit a rural village working with SLWCS to reduce conflict.
- Meet farmers and learn about innovative crop-protection techniques.
- Help plant or harvest citrus trees that support peaceful coexistence.
- Share a traditional village lunch and learn local perspectives.
- Take a safari into the park to see elephants and other wildlife in the wild.
See it for yourself
“You can learn about it, read about it, but it hits differently seeing it in action. ”
Living on the edge
Walk through village fields on the border of elephant habitat and see the ingenious ways farmers are protecting their livelihoods – from natural deterrents to human-fencing models developed locally and now used internationally.
Safe passage for all
The Elephant Bus ensures children and villagers can travel safely across migration routes – an innovative, low-cost solution with big impact, supported by the conservation team and local donations.
Citrus over conflict
Help plant orange trees that not only support the local economy but also act as a natural barrier – elephants don’t like citrus, making these groves a peaceful buffer between farmland and forest.
Wildlife where it belongs
After learning about the human side of the story, head into the park for a chance to see elephants and other species roaming free – the living reason why these efforts matter.
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