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Girlfriend wants Yala. I want Wilpattu. She's seen the leopard videos on IG.

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Meg•1285 rep•2

Trying to decide, we have 3 nights in that region and can only realistically do one big park. She's convinced Yala = guaranteed leopard. I've read Wilpattu is quieter. Honest comparison from someone who's done both recently?

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Been running jeeps for 25 years in both parks. Real answer: Yala Block 1 has highest leopard density in the world, but you're going to see 20+ other jeeps at every sighting. Wilpattu has lower density but you can spend 10 minutes with a leopard alone. If your gf will feel let down without a sighting, Yala. If you both value the experience more than the checkmark, Wilpattu. Statistically Yala wins for guaranteed sighting, Wilpattu wins for quality.

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Kumar•820 rep•1

Wait this is huge - didn't know about the blocks. Going to look into Block 5. Thanks!

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Meg•1285 rep•2

Compromise: do Yala Block 5 (not Block 1). Same park name, different section, way fewer jeeps. Sightings still solid. Everyone books Block 1 by default - specifically ask for Block 5 when booking. Blocks 3-5 are underused.

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