July 27, 2023
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The Udawalawe National Park is best known for the kingdom of elephants in Sri Lanka. The total area of Udawalawe National Park is almost 31,000 hectares and this makes the park, one of the most expensive parks on the island. The park currently has around 600 Elephants, making it home to one of the largest and most stable elephant populations in Sri Lanka. When after you spot one of them, you will feel the real experience of seeing the biggest ground animal on the planet. But it’s not the fact, you will spot hundreds of Elephants at once nearby, some lagoons in Udawalawe.
You will see how they play with water in the afternoon, bathing with their baby elephants and those incidents will surely surprise your mind with full of amaze. You must visit the Udawalawe national park at least once in your life.
The next place is Yala National Park. In Yala, you will spot many kinds of mammals like Elephants, leopards, bears, crocodiles, many kinds of deer, and many other kinds of animals. There are 40 – 50 leopards in Yala. Wildlife is very rich in Yala. Therefore, doing a jeep safari through the grassy plains, and along the lagoons will ensure that you spot a lot of wildlife.
The specialty of Yala National Park is that it is possible to see a high percentage of leopards. Also, you can see large herds of elephants. Yala with all its flora and fauna is a unique experience and one of the must-sees of Sri Lanka. December to April is the peak season in Yala. You must visit this heritage site in Sri Lanka.
Wilpattu National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Sri Lanka. The meaning of Wilpattu is the Land of Lakes, which is filled with varying landscapes including the wetlands surrounding the lakes, jungles, and even small grassy regions. With such diversity of landscape, comes a large diversity in the wildlife as well.
There are around 30 mammals you can spot in the Wilpattu National Park. Surely, you will spot the biggest animal on the ground ‘The Sri Lankan Elephant’. You will see many of them in Wilpattu. If you are lucky, you will spot the leopards there. There are also many varieties of birds, reptiles, and many kinds of Insects you will spot there.
The Sinharaja is a forest reserve and is also rich in biodiversity. Also, this rainforest is recognized as a world heritage site in Sri Lanka by UNESCO. In Sinharaja forest reserve over 130 species of birds contain with more than 30 species are endemic. Also, you will spot many kinds of endemic mammals in Sinharaja.
Continuously you will spot many kinds of reptiles, butterfly varieties, and also many kinds of Insects. The best time to go to Sinharaja forest reserve is from January to May or August to December. Because avoiding the monsoon seasons is the best option. This Rain forest is spread over 7,648 hectares. As a result of it, you can see the difference in nature's beauty in Sri Lanka. On this journey, you will also spot some beautiful waterfalls while you walk through Sinharaja. As a tourist, you must take this Route on your journey and visit this lovely, calmful forest at least once.
You must take a look at some things you can see around the park, and those things will surely excite you. You can see birds in their natural habitats. The Kumana national park is a perfect heaven for bird lovers. You will find yourself to be in a wonderland with innumerable birds and animals roaming about freely on all ground. You will spot herds of elephants, jackals, wild boars, crocodiles, peacocks, and many more. Specially Kumana bird sanctuary has a humongous variety of bird species And also thousands of migratory birds will join this kingdom between April to July each year.
Aside from the birds, the Kumana Marsh is home to some of the rarest amphibians, Aquatic and terrestrial animals. All these things make you must visit this beautiful park at least once.
The Minneriya national park stands out as a captivating sanctuary that offers a truly immersive wildlife experience. This park is also covering an area of nearly 8,890 hectares. This is situated in the north-central province of Sri Lanka. This park’s centerpiece is the Minneriya Tank, an ancient reserve built by King Mahasena.
The Minneriya national park has some special events in some seasons. One of them is the come and gathering of large herds of elephants congregating around the Minneriya Tank during the dry season, typically from July to October each year. It’s an uncommon event for all visitors. There are more than 300 elephants gathering together, making it one of the largest and most iconic elephant gatherings ever. Beyond the elephant gathering, there are more special events you can see in there. This park is also home to many other animals, including leopards, sambar deer, spotted deer, sloth bears, and also a myriad of bird species, including migratory birds that visit during the winter seasons. This park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience that lasts forever in your mind. That means you must visit this memorial park at least once in your life.
If you want to make your tour more extraordinary, then you must make your way to the coastal town of Mirissa. Then set sail into the open ocean and witness the unforgettable sight of huge blue whales, sperm whales, and also cute dolphins enjoying their habitats. If you are lucky, then you will spot turtles laying eggs on the beach.
When your tour comes to an end with all of these experiences, you are a special one who witness the stunning diversity of Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna. With its well-protected national parks and diverse Landscapes, Sri Lanka remains a treasure of unique and extraordinary species.
So, pack your bags now, get your camera ready to capture the beauty of nature, hurry up and come to beautiful Sri Lanka now, be a part of this unforgettable journey and discover the beauty of Sri Lanka.