DESTINATIONS
Udawalawe National Park
Many wild animals have been forced to seek refuge in this National Park as a result of the development of the Udawalawe Reservoirs. The park creates an open habitat, and elephants can be seen nearby. One of the most popular parks on the island, it receives one-third of all visits.
Yala National Park
This is Sri Lanka’s second-biggest national park and the one with the most visitors. Elephants, leopards, sloth bears and aquatic birds are among the pleasantly acknowledged wildlife. Among Sri Lanka’s 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) is this one.
Wasgamuwa National Park
This is one of the protected areas where Sri Lankan elephants may be seen in large groups. It is also one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBA) in Sri Lanka. There are about 150 flower species, as well as 23 domesticated animal species.
Minneriya National Park
Grasses around the edges of the Minneriya reservoir attract large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants. Although a sizable herd of elephants lives in this tank they typically find food here. Because Minneriya National Park offers them food and a haven, the elephants usually migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park.
Kumana National Park
Many water birds use the mangrove swamp in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka as a breeding ground. An ornithologist’s dream come true is this location. The Kumana National Park is home to 255 of the 400 bird species that can be found in Ceylon. Hundreds of birds are said to visit the swamp every year between April and July.
