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If bird watching and elephants are on your list of things-to-do, while in Sri Lanka, then Kaudulla National Park is the place to be! Kaudulla is located on an elephant corridor between Minneriya and Somawathie Chaitiya National Parks, and it is home to a population of 200 elephants! This gathering is the highlight of the National Park and is one the largest in the wild anywhere in the world. The park really is a heaven for bird watchers, so expect to see many peacocks, pelicans and so many other beautiful rare birds everywhere. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next spectacle from Kaudulla’s teeming flora and fauna. Go on an evening jeep safari to observe and learn about these animals’ behavior and habitat.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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If bird watching and elephants are on your list of things-to-do, while in Sri Lanka, then Kaudulla National Park is the place to be! Kaudulla is located on an elephant corridor between Minneriya and Somawathie Chaitiya National Parks, and it is home to a population of 200 elephants! This gathering is the highlight of the National Park and is one the largest in the wild anywhere in the world. The park really is a heaven for bird watchers, so expect to see many peacocks, pelicans and so many other beautiful rare birds everywhere. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next spectacle from Kaudulla’s teeming flora and fauna. Go on an evening jeep safari to observe and learn about these animals’ behavior and habitat.
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Stop At: Kaudulla National Park, Galoya Road, Habarana 51375 Sri Lanka
Nestled in historic city of Polonnaruwa, the Kaudulla National Park presents travellers the opportunity to explore the glorious sights of Sri Lanka and capture the stunning beauty of the island’s most popular mammal – the elephant. Declared as a national park in 2002, Kaudulla is Sri Lanka’s newest wildlife reserve. With its 6.656 hectares of land, it is located on an elephant corridor between Somawathie Chaitiya and Minneriya National Parks. Home to deer, leopards and sloths, it is especially known for its elephant population, where more than 200 elephants can be found between the months of August and December for what is popularly known as the ‘Elephant Gathering’.
Duration: 4 hours
