Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery, straddling a collection of rocky outcrops and caves deep in the heart of the Yala National Park. There are said to be hundreds of caves and shelters within and around the complex that have housed monks who came to the site to further their education as well as to meditate.
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Stretching over the Southern and Uva Provinces and spanning an area of 978,807 square kilometres, Yala is Sri Lanka’s most famous national park. Here, grasslands, marine wetlands, thorny forests and sandy beaches reveal over 215 bird species and 44 mammal species, including elephants, sloth bears, and Sri Lanka’s largest leopard population.
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Birding Experience at Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park’s wetland and saltern habitat is home to a large collection of resident birds, as well as migrants that visit every winter, from waders to raptors. Sightings of other key species, such as elephants, crocodiles, wild boar, buffalo, spotted deer, and terrestrial birds, can be expected.
Game Drives
Join our guides and traverse Yala National Park as they interpret the signs of the wild, track animals and share their extensive wilderness knowledge to deliver a fascinating game drive experience that everyone will enjoy.
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Poised between jungle and ocean, Wild Coast Tented Lodge combines safari adventures with sustainable structures and indulgent stays.
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Traverse the wilderness, find stillness beside the ocean, and reconnect in nature with meaningful experiences that seek to share the best of Sri Lanka with curious, discerning travellers.
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