Hambantota Trip Overview
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Yala national park is being the most famous and second largest wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Yala national park is located in the southeast region of the country and lies at the edge of the southern province and the beginning of the eastern province. An area of 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi) belongs to the park and it is situated within about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo. Actually, this wildlife sanctuary holds five blocks out of which two are now open to the public.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Hambantota, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
ENTRANCE TICKETS CAN BE TAKEN BY THE PARK COUNTER
Yala national park is being the most famous and second largest wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Yala national park is located in the southeast region of the country and lies at the edge of the southern province and the beginning of the eastern province. An area of 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi) belongs to the park and it is situated within about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo. Actually, this wildlife sanctuary holds five blocks out of which two are now open to the public.
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Yala national park is best known for its variety of wild animals while the population of leopards could be considered as the most interesting feature of the park. The Ruhuna/West Park consists of 125 species of birds, some migratory and 32 species of mammals with a large density of Leopards, as high as 35, though they are sometimes difficult to spot due to their nocturnal lifestyle, while the Kumana/East Yala Park consists of many water birds that roost and breed here. Further, a large herd of elephants also sustain here, adding immense value and attraction to the park.
In addition to leopards, Yala provides shelter to many species of mammals including the threatened species such as the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear, and Wild Water Buffalo. The Golden Palm Civet, Red Slender Loris and Fishing Cat, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer are among other species of mammals that could be spotted during in Yala national park Jeep safari.
