Wildlife
Yala National Park
Southern
Sri Lanka's premier safari park, with the world's highest density of leopards plus elephants and crocodiles.
View detailsDefined by its 'villus' (natural sand-rimmed lakes), Wilpattu is the country's biggest national park and a quieter alternative to Yala for spotting leopards, sloth bears, and elephants in a pristine, uncrowded setting.
Things to see & do
- Leopard and sloth-bear safari
- Explore the scenic villus
- Quiet wilderness birdwatching
Video guide
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Other destinations
Wildlife
Udawalawe National Park
Sabaragamuwa
The best park for guaranteed wild elephants, plus an elephant transit home for orphaned calves.
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Minneriya National Park
North Central
Home of "The Gathering" — hundreds of wild elephants congregating around an ancient reservoir.
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