National Parks in Sri Lanka : Safari
Best National Parks in Sri Lanka
Elephants | Leopards
Flamingos | Sloth Bear | Peacocks
Amazing Safaris
Anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka must to go on a safari. It is a unique experience the animals roaming in their natural habitats. Sometimes even an elephant might find your group attractive and pay a visit. With so many parks offering safaris and an array of wildlife to see, you have to plan it well. Have a look at the our list of the best wildlife destinations in Sri Lanka.
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.
Udawalawa National Park
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” – Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka.
Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometres southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast. Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park.
Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks.
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.
Kaudulla National Park
Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002 becoming the 15th such area on the island.
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. It Park contain three popular sites, World’s End, Small World’s End and Baker’s Waterfall. The hike is a 16km long and circle around back to the main entrance.
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Adam’s Bridge Marine National Park
Adam’s Bridge Marine National Park is a national park surrounding Adam’s Bridge (Rama’s Bridge) in northern Sri Lanka, approximately 30 km north west of Mannar. In May 2015 the government announced that a part of Adam’s Bridge, along with Chundikkulam, Delft and Madhu Road would be designated national parks. Adam’s Bridge became a national park on 22 June 2015 with an area of 18,990 ha. Many migratory birds follow the Pamban Island-Adam’s Bridge-Mannar Island route when flying to and from Sri Lanka. The sand dunes of Adam’s Bridge are also used as breeding grounds by birds such as the brown noddy. Numerous varieties of fish and sea grasses thrive in the shallow waters Adam’s Bridge. Sea life found around Adam’s Bridge include dolphin, dugong and turtle.
Pigeon Island Marine National Park
Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli, a coastal town in Eastern Province, encompassing a total area of 471.429 hectares. The island’s name derives from the rock pigeon which has colonized it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka. Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. In 2003 it was redesignated as a national park. This national park is the 17th in Sri Lanka.
