Yala National Park
South Coast & Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Yala National Park, situated in the south eastern corner of the island, is home to one of the greatest variety of Sri Lankan wildlife and is arguably Sri Lanka's most famous national park.
Made up of seven different 'blocks', most visitors spend their time in block 1 or 5 depending on where their accommodation is located. Its varying habitats, consisting of scrub plains, jungles, rocky outcrops, fresh water lakes, rivers and beaches, provides home to many animals including sloth bear, elephants, buffalo, monkeys, deer, crocodiles and of-course the Sri Lankan leopard.
During high season the park can become very popular, so for those passionate about wildlife, it's perhaps worth visiting during quieter off-season months when there are fewer jeeps in side the park.
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