Yala National Park
Embark on an exciting safari through the Yala National Park in search of the lord of the jungle, The Leopards. Yala has the highest leopard density in the world, so keep your eyes always open.
Along the way catch a glimpse of the plethora of animals that call the park home including sloth bears, jungle cats, mongoose, wild boar, sambar deer, spotted deer, buffalo and Asian elephants. You can also spot a number of crocodiles near rivers and pools as well as turtle species near the coastal areas.
Peacock is the most famous of the birds at Yala. The meeting dance of the male with its colourful plumes fully spread is a photographer's delight. The bird life here also impressive with over 130 species being spotted.
44 number of mammals that has been recorded from the park.
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, two of which are now open to the public. The park covers 979 square kilometers and located about 300 kilometers away from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900.
