Wild Life

Encapsulating a range of plant and wildlife species, Kumana National Park is known for the regular sightings of birds like wading birds and waterfowl. Adjacent to Yala National Park, the park provides a home for 255 bird species. The time from April to July offers you the highest chance of seeing migratory birds.

Explore the gorgeous mangrove tracts of Sri Lanka on a Urani Lagoon boat safari! An integral part of the eco-system, the Urani Lagoon, one of the best features of Arugam Bay, is a lifeline for the local fishing communities. A sunrise boat safari is best enjoyed when the whole of the lagoon takes on a pink hue in answer to the rising sun!

Much smaller than other national parks in Sri Lanka, Lahugala Kitulana National Park is a life-giving habitat for Sri Lankan elephants. Declared a national park in 1966, the park provides a home for many Sri Lankan wildlife species. The park also has historical significance and features a wide variety of attractions for enthusiastic nature lovers.

Home to the country's most significant water catchment area, Gal Oya National Park is a sanctuary for wildlife species; the park also nurtures an array of Ayurvedic medicinal plants. For centuries, the stupa found inside the park has been a place of interest for Sri Lankan Buddhists. Believed to have been the home to a clan of Sri Lankan indigenous people, Gal Oya National Park is a haven for travellers who love a sense of discovery!

A boat safari along Gal Oya is the best way to glimpse the beautiful wildlife species of Sri Lanka. The undisturbed natural tracts of Gal Oya creates the perfect space for wildlife species like elephants, crocodiles, and various bird species. So sign up for a Gal Oya boat safari and claim the experience of a lifetime!