FamxplorYala National Park
What to expect
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, three of which are now open to the public, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, and aquatic birds. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka, with 215 bird species, including six endemic species. The park also has a high leopard density and is an important conservation area. Visitors can explore the park's different ecosystems, ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands
Plan your family visit to the Yala National Park with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We went on a Jeep Safari in Yala National Park. We saw elephants, water buffalo, and many monkeys. We also saw leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, mongooses, crocodiles and elephants
Highlights: The animal life was incredible! "If you want more? Then I can recommend a safari in Yala National Park. During a jeep safari, you can also encounter leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, mongooses, crocodiles, elephants and many other animals." ✨
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Activities: We visited Yala National Park, home to a myriad of wildlife and Sithulpauwwa, the ancient rock temple
Highlights: Here, as well as elephants, crocodiles and over 300 species of birds you will find big cats, home to the highest population of leopards in the world ✨