Lonely Planet
A Nature Lover’s Itinerary to Sri Lanka
Explore the best of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife reserve and prime leopard country
Yala National Park
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
“Yala National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean and covering 979 km2 (378 sq mi). It was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900. It hosts diverse ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands, and is important for the conservation…”
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