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Discover Yala: Sri Lanka’s Premier Wildlife Safari Destination
Yala National Park being the 2nd largest National Park in Sri Lanka is located at the corner of the SouthEast region. Touching the suburbs of Uva and Southern provinces, Yala also is the most frequently visited park in the country with 979 square kilometers of land. Known to be a wildlife sanctuary from 1900 and having been designated in 1938, Yala along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks.
One who enters the site could witness the rare beauty of the jungle along with leopards, sloth bear, elephants, Sambar and spotted deer, jackal, mongoose, wild boar, wild buffaloes, languor and macaque monkeys could be spotted. Yala is also home to 215 bird species including six endemic species in the country. Black necked stork, pelicans, sandpipers, egrets, parakeets, hoopoes, and bulbuls attract the birders worldwide. Peacocks can be spotted by anyone as they enter the park unlike the evasive jungle fowl, the national bird of Sri Lanka. There are several other mind-blowing bird watching sites outside the park which are crowded with so many ornithologists.
Yala is one among the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Having one of the highest leopard densities in the world, Yala is high-flying for its variety of wild animals. The number of mammals recorded is over 40. Yala National park is contiguous with Kumana which is renowned mainly for bird watching.
The park usually receives rainfall from May to September which is the North East monsoon. Morning and afternoon are recommended for safaris. The Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka welcomes the tourists to the park with a variety of facilities within the park such as adventurous camping and exclusive safaris.
Plan Your Visit
Yala is best visited during the dry season, from February to June, when wildlife is most active. The park offers several accommodation options, from eco-friendly lodges to luxurious safari camps. Experience the wild heart of Sri Lanka with an unforgettable adventure in Yala.
