Yala National Park is in southeast Sri Lanka (Hambanthota) bordering the Indian Ocean. A forest area with wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species and many more wild animals. There are 6 park lodges inside the park that could be rented for those who wish to stay for a few days inside the park. There are 6 park lodges inside the park that could be rented for those who wish to stay for a few days inside the park. Doing a jeep safari through the grassy plains and along the lagoons will ensure that you spot a lot of wildlife.

 

Kumana National Park situated close to Yala is renowned for migratory birds, especially the large flocks of waterfowl and wading birds. Black-necked stock, Eeurasian spoonbill, and pintail snipes are some bird species that you can see here.

 

Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka was created to house the animals displaced during the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir. It’s the place to spot Asian Elephants in the wild. You can visit Elephant Orphanage and feed the baby elephants.

 

Minneriya & Kaudulla National Parks where you can watch huge herds of elephants gather on the bed of the Minneriya Lake and lush green grassland

 

Wilpattu National Park is Sri Lanka’s largest and one of the oldest protected areas, located close to Anuradhapura. The area is one of the most important elephant habitats in the country and is also a great place to observe the elusive Sri Lankan leopard and the sloth bear.