Yala national park

Although Yala is the best park in Sri Lanka for spotting mammals, it is not in the same league as Africa's safari park. There aren't large mammals at every turn; there aren't leopards dangling from every tree.

Nevertheless, Park's wildlife has its own distinctive charm, with its multitude of mammals, & birds.

The park is usually closed late August to mid October.

The best period to see the animals is during the January to May dry season, when animals cluster around water sources in multi-species groups.

Dawn & dusk are the best times of day to witness animals.