WILDLIFE & NATURE
野生動物與大自然
Lunugamvehera
The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. Fauna of the park includes 21 fish species, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 183 birds and 43 mammals.[1] Sri Lankan elephant, water buffalo, Sri Lankan sambar deer, wild boar, Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain, grizzled giant squirrel, Sri Lankan axis deer, and Asian palm civet are some of the common mammals
Bundala
It's an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka.
Yala
It is is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
Udawalawe
It lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. The Elephant Transit Home, a project that has proven vital in the conservation of these magnificent beasts.
Minneriya
It's a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area.
Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season.The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka
Wilpattu
The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater.Known as Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest national wildlife parks, Wilpattu will give you the chance of experiencing some of the countries most renowned wildlife highlights including the majestic Sri Lanka Leopard, Sloth Bears and a host of endemic bird species.
Highlight of Sri Lanka Wildlife
D1 Airport - Negombo
D2 Negombo - Wilpattu National Park
D3 Wilpattu - Sigiriya Lion Rock
D4 Sigiriya - Spice Garden - Kandy Royal Botanic Garden
D5 Tea Plantation - Udawalawe National Park
D6 Yala National Park
D7 Mirissa Beach
D8 Whale Watching - Galle Fort - Coastal Train - Colombo
D9 Airport - Home
D1 Airport - Negombo
D2 Negombo - Anawilundawa Wetlands
D3 Mannar beach & lagoon area -Thanthirimale ruins and surrounding lakes
D4 Wilpattu National Park
D5 Lakes of Kekirawa - Habarana Jungle
D6 Sigiriya Sanctuary - Peradeniya Botanical Garden
D7 Udawattakale Sanctuary - Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya
D8 Horton Plains National Park - Hakgala Botanical Garden
D9 Kitulgala
D10 Makandawa Rain Forest in Kitulgala - bordering village of Sinharaja Rain Forest
D11 Sinharaja Rain Forest
D12 Yala National Park
D13 Bundala National Park - Tissa Lake & Debarawewa Lake
D14 Kirala Kele Sanctuary
D15 Airport - Home