All you need to know about Yala National Park
Known for offering thrilling leopard safaris, Yala National Park is one of the best spots in the world to see and photograph the elusive leopard as it prowls along its jungle kingdom.
Overview
Yala National Park is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka spreading over, second only to the Wilpattu National Park. It is also considered to be the most visited national park in Sri Lanka, attracting thousands of tourists and locals each year.
Eco-diversity
The park is known for its rich eco-diversity, being home to 215 bird species and over 44 mammal species. In addition to this, Yala National Park has a wide range of flora & vegetation and is home over 300 species of trees and plants.
Safari Tour
Tipped to be one of the island’s most coveted natural sanctuaries the Yala National Park is an expansive enclosure spread out over 151,777 hectares. Declared a national park as early as 1938 the park that is divided into five blocks has been welcoming nature lovers and safari enthusiasts since time immemorial. Visitors can also book safaris when you’re staying at places such as Wild Trails Yala since a myriad of Yala hotels incorporates safari excursions to holiday packages in the area.
Wildlife
One can observe animals such as fishing cats, sloth bears, water buffalos, jungle fowls, lorises, mugger crocodiles, monkeys, turtles, cobras, kraits, olive barbs, and many species of birds such as the Sri Lankan Gray Hornbill and the Brown Capped Babbler
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
