National Parks
of Sri Lanka

1,317 km²

North Central & Western

Wilpattu National Park

As Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu is a top destination for safaris. Famous for its unique "Villus" (natural rainwater lakes) and dense wilderness, it offers sightings of leopards, sloth bears, and spotted deer.

Est. 1938

979 km²

Southern & Uva

Yala National Park

Renowned for having the highest density of leopards in the world, Yala is the island's premier attraction. Its rugged dry zone landscape meets the Indian Ocean, creating dramatic coastal vistas and diverse habitat.

Leopard Territory

308 km²

Sabaragamuwa & Uva

Udawalawe National Park

A haven for Asian elephants, this park guarantees sightings year-round. It was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River.

Elephant Sanctuary

69 km²

North Central

Kaudulla National Park

Serving as a vital link for elephants moving between Somawathiya and Minneriya. It's an excellent location for spotting large herds in their natural migratory habitat near the Kaudulla Tank.

Ancient Corridors

32 km²

Central Highlands

Horton Plains

A world apart from the tropical lowlands. This misty plateau features cloud forests and montane grasslands, ending at the spectacular "World's End" precipice.

Misty Highlands

181 km²

Eastern Province

Kumana National Park

Famed for its mangrove swamps and massive bird sanctuary. It's one of the most important nesting grounds in the country for migratory waterfowl and aquatic birds.

Avian Paradise

371 km²

Central Province

Wasgamuwa Park

A primary destination to see the elusive Sloth Bear and large herds of wild elephants in the heart of the dry zone.

62 km²

Southern Province

Bundala National Park

A UNESCO biosphere reserve and Ramsar wetland where the land meets the sea in a maze of lagoons.

259 km²

Uva / Eastern

Gal Oya Park

Famous for the unique boat safaris where you can watch elephants swimming between islands in the reservoir.