Colombo Trip Overview
The Yala National Park is the country’s premier destination for wildlife viewing. Yala’s star attraction is undoubtedly the Leopard and it is also one of the few places in the country where the endangered shaggy coated Sloth Bear can be seen. Asian Elephants are also encountered; lone bull elephants, a few iconic tuskers and small herds of females and calves maybe seen. Jackal, Sambar, Spotted Deer Buffalo, Wildboar and the Grey Langur are among the other larger mammals that may be seen. Covering over 979 square kilometers the park is located in the South Eastern corner of Sri Lanka. But Yala is much more than just leopards, as the wildlife diversity found in the park is amazing. During the dry season which spans from June – September, large concentrations of Mugger Crocodile can be seen in the dwindling waterholes.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Colombo Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The Yala National Park is the country’s premier destination for wildlife viewing. Yala’s star attraction is undoubtedly the Leopard and it is also one of the few places in the country where the endangered shaggy coated Sloth Bear can be seen. Asian Elephants are also encountered; lone bull elephants, a few iconic tuskers and small herds of females and calves maybe seen. Jackal, Sambar, Spotted Deer Buffalo, Wildboar and the Grey Langur are among the other larger mammals that may be seen. Covering over 979 square kilometers the park is located in the South Eastern corner of Sri Lanka. But Yala is much more than just leopards, as the wildlife diversity found in the park is amazing. During the dry season which spans from June – September, large concentrations of Mugger Crocodile can be seen in the dwindling waterholes.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala National Park Sri Lanka lies in the Southern Province and Uva Province, 300km from Colombo. Yala National Park was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and designated as a national park in 1938. Yala National Park is most famous for its highest Panthera pardus concentration in the world, a majestic leopard endemic to Sri Lanka, and is also home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. A large number of elephants also visit Yala park gaining access through the Lunugamvehera National Park, which works as a corridor between Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park.
Duration: 4 hours
