Fake leopard sighting guarantees by Wilpattu drivers

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Chloe T.4100 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

A safari driver approached us at a beach party in Kalpitiya offering a 100 percent money back guarantee to see a leopard in Wilpattu. Is this realistic.

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Chloe T.4100 rep2

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It is 100% a scam. Leopards are wild, highly elusive animals. Wilpattu is dense jungle, not an open zoo. No honest tracker will ever guarantee a sighting. He will likely take your money, drive you around, and then refuse to give the refund, claiming the leopard was "hiding in the bushes".

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Tariq W.2370 rep1

These guys hang around tourist bars specifically to catch people off guard. Book through a reputable eco-lodge instead.

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Ethan J.4125 rep2

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