Yala National Park
Sri Lanka’s well-known wildlife park near Kataragama, home to birds, elephants and the famous Sri Lankan leopard.
Lake House Rest · Kataragama
National Parks
Wildlife, birds, reservoirs and safari experiences within reach of Lake House Rest Kataragama.
Lunugamwehera National Park
An important elephant corridor linking Yala and Udawalawe, protecting the Lunugamwehera reservoir catchment.
Ridiyagama Safari Park
A drive-through safari park in Hambantota with lions, tigers and Sri Lankan elephants in open environments.
Bundala National Park
A globally important wetland destination for water birds and seasonal migratory birds including flamingos.
Weeravila Tissa Sanctuary
A picturesque bird-watching destination with lake systems and hundreds of bird species.
Dry Zone Botanical Garden
Mirijjawila Botanical Garden in Hambantota, a biodiversity hotspot spread across lush dry-zone landscapes.
Kumana National Park & Bird Sanctuary
A renowned bird sanctuary with mangrove swamp, lagoons and wetland species near the south-eastern coast.