Quick Guide: Which Park to Visit?
For Leopards
Yala or Wilpattu
For Elephants
Udawalawe or Minneriya
For Birds
Kumana, Bundala, or Sinharaja
For Hiking
Horton Plains
Featured National Parks
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife destination and home to the highest density of leopards in the world. Located in the southeaste...
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is Sri Lanka's premier destination for elephant watching. With over 600 elephants roaming freely across its savanna-like grass...
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park is Sri Lanka's largest national park, covering over 1,300 square kilometers of pristine wilderness in the northwest. The name "...
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is famous for hosting "The Gathering" - the world's largest congregation of wild Asian elephants. Every year between August an...
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park is Sri Lanka's most popular hiking destination, famous for the dramatic 880-meter drop at World's End and the picturesque ...
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is Sri Lanka's last remaining tropical lowland rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name means "Lion Kingdom" in ...
All National Parks
Yala National Park
Leopards
Udawalawe National Park
Elephants
Wilpattu National Park
Leopards & Villus
Minneriya National Park
The Gathering
Horton Plains National Park
World's End
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
World Heritage
Bundala National Park
Ramsar Wetland
Kumana National Park
Bird Nesting Colony
Kaudulla National Park
Elephant Corridor
Wasgamuwa National Park
Off-the-Beaten-Path
Gal Oya National Park
Boat Safaris
Pigeon Island National Park
Snorkeling
Frequently Asked Questions
Which national park is best for leopards?
Yala National Park has the highest leopard density in the world, making it the best choice for leopard sightings. Wilpattu is a great alternative with fewer crowds and more relaxed leopards.
Which park is best for elephants?
Udawalawe offers virtually guaranteed elephant sightings year-round with over 600 resident elephants. For the spectacular "Gathering" of up to 300 elephants, visit Minneriya in August-September.
How much does a safari cost?
Park entry fees for foreigners are approximately $30-45 USD per adult (including service charge and VAT). Add jeep hire of $40-60 for a half-day. Total cost is typically $80-100 per person for a half-day safari.