Yala Safari
Yala National Park is a sprawling natural paradise teeming with wildlife, in southeastern Sri Lanka. Shrouded in legend, Yala is believed to be the former kingdom of Ravana, from the Hindu epic Ramayana. The region was an important trading port, and a few abandoned traces of its former glory still remain. Today, dense forests, open grasslands and rocky outcrops provide a natural habitat for elephants, bears and deer, while crafty crocodiles gather at abundant watering holes. The park was a former hunting ground, and the verdant landscape boasts a striking population of leopards and birds,. It is also home to two major sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists and Hindus alike.
Ideal For
Nature & Landscapes
Wildlife & Safaris
Highlights
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Elephants
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Leopards and Aquatic Birds
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Sithulpahuwa
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Magul Vihara
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Places to Stay
Chaarya Resort and Spa is located in the heart of Tissamaharama, a 30-minute drive from the Yala National Park and Kataragama Town.
Chena Huts, located a few minutes from the Yala Park gate, offers you a luxurious stay. In keeping with its natural ambience, the hotel sports a ‘safari’ theme with log furniture, thatched roofs and jungle motifs.
Cinnamon Wild Yala is located just outside Yala National Park. At this upscale forest lodge, accommodation is offered in comfortable bungalows, on stilts, that come with verandas.
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