The elephants are perhaps the most famous of the many wild animals in Sri Lanka, but in fact they only serve as a part of this crowded ecological arena. The Sri Lankan Leopard, which is unique to Sri Lanka, can be found in the Yala National Park in the southeast.
Yala National Park covers an area of about 979 square kilometers, accounting for 2% of Sri Lanka's national area. It is the second largest national nature reserve in Sri Lanka. It has a rich and diverse ecological environment and many rare wild animals.
Yala National Park has moist monsoon forests, dry monsoon forests, semi-deciduous forests and tropical dry forests, as well as grasslands, beaches, rivers, lakes, swamps and wastelands. Gardening safari is the best way to experience the original wild charm.
The park has grasslands, rivers, lakes, swamps and wasteland. When you are hunting, you can enjoy a wide variety of wildlife. Buffaloes, crocodiles, peacocks, monkeys, wild boars, and sika deer live in various places, and as many as 2,100 species of birds fly freely.
There are groups of wild elephants in the park, and a mountain. This park is also the area of the most tin orchids in Sri Lanka, but they are secretive, so it is regrettable to see this flower.
The southeastern part of the Yala National Park is connected to the Indian Ocean. After the safari safari is over, the beach is felt and the wind is blowing. The flowers also forget the regret of not meeting the Sycamore Leopard this time!
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March-April The end of the dry season is the best time to visit Yala National Park. At this time, the water level in the park is low and many animals will come out to drink water and food. The annual dry season in September is coming. In order to protect the wild animals and repair the park, Yala National Park will close 1-2 areas of the 5 tourist areas, of which Lunugamwehera National Park / Yala Block 5 will not be closed, so it is recommended. Consult in advance.