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WILDLIFE AND SAFARI
Geographical diversity gives Sri Lanka , rich wild life resources, conserved in 13 national parks and over a 100 protected areas. Among the best accessible and popular are Yala, Wasgamuwa, Minneriya, Kawudulla, Udawalawe, Gal Oya, Maduru Oya, Bundala, Lahugala, Kumana, Weerawila and Kalametiya. Animal species to be seen include large herds of elephants, leopard, sambur, deer, bear, wild buffalo, monkey, wild boar, jungle cat, mongoose, giant squirrel and crocodiles. The abundance of its bird life makes Sri Lanka an ornithologist’s paradise, of its 441 species; well over half are residents, with as many as 26 being endemic, occurring in their natural state only in Sri Lanka. |
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Yala National Park
Located South-Eastern region of the country and about 295 km. from Colombo along the coast via Galle. The area of the park is 97,881ha. in entirely, but only 14,101ha. (Block I) used for tourism. It’s recorded, 32 species of mammals, like elephants, leopards, sloth bear, water buffalo, deer, wild boar and 130 species of birds and some species of reptiles are living in this park. But the park is well renowned for large herds of elephants. |
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Udawalawe National Park
This park is located in and around Udawalawe reservoir in South Central part of the island and about 165 km. from Colombo. The land area of the park is 30,821ha. Plenty of wild elephants, deer, wild boar, sambur, fox, hare, monkey, mongoose, monitor, crocodile, snakes and many birds can be seen. |
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Bundala National Park
Has an area of 6216ha, located 246 km South-East of Colombo is Sri Lanka’s only Ramsar Wetland, honoured internationally for its significant role since it hosts over 20,000 shore birds, at any given time over the period of August to April. Other animals available are wild elephants, deer, sambur, jackal, water buffalo, crocodiles, snakes and about 150 species of birds. |
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Weerawila National Park
Is located about 16 km beyond Bundala and it has two tanks(weva), Weerawila and Thissa. It is a home for many aquatic birds and several jungle types. It is an ideal site for bird lovers. |
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Minneriya National Park
Located in the North-Central province, 182 km away from Colombo, on the main road to Polonnaruwa and covers an area of 8889 ha. This park is famous for large herds of elephants and many other animals. |
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Wasgamuwa National Park
Is situated 225 km from Colombo and in the provinces of Central and North-Central and covers an area of 39,322 ha, bounded by two rivers, Mahaweli from Eastern side, Amban from Western side. This park consists of a tropical dry mixed green forest-cover which shelters many species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies etc. A herd of about 150 elephants are roaming in this park. |
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Horton Plains National Park
The Horton Plains is located Sri Lanka’s highest plateau of over 7000 ft. above the sea level in the central highland of central province, lies about 32 km South of Nuwara Eliya, offers one of the Sri Lanka’s most unforgettable views. The “World’s end” is the most unique feature of the Horton Plains, which is a sheer drop which visitors throng to see. Rare species of fauna & flora add this beautiful plains a rich bio diversity. |
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
The Sinharaja Rain forest, Sri Lanka’s last viable primary rain forest of 11,800 hectares, is a treasure-house of many endemic fauna & flora species, has been declared as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.the forest covers a series of mountains and ridges rising from 200m. to 1300m. above mean see level. This unique rain forest is a habitat of animals like leopard, deer, monkey, butterfly, wild boar and many birds and reptiles |
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