Yala National Park

National park Kirinda, Southern, Sri Lanka

What to expect

Yala National Park is a wildlife sanctuary and national park in Sri Lanka, known for its high concentration of leopards and other wildlife, including elephants, deer, and various bird species. The park is situated in the southeastern region of the country and covers an area of 978.807 km2. It is one of the most visited national parks in Sri Lanka and is home to several ancient civilizations, including the Sithulpahuwa and Magul Vihara Buddhist pilgrim sites. The park has a dry semi-arid climate and is an important conservation area for Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, and aquatic birds

Plan your family visit to the Yala National Park with these blog insights 👇

Sri Lanka with children according to Petr Horký

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the national park and saw the wild animals

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the wild animals and we all enjoyed the safari experience ✨

The Perfect Family Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka

This family's experience:

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 ✨