Sri Lanka is ranked amongst the world’s top twenty five biodiversity hot spots. As a country with high rate of endemism, it is home to many rare faunal groups including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Yala national park is a renowned wildlife park in Sri Lanka that has been revered for ages as an incredible destination that shocases beauty of the wilderness in its rawest form. There are many accommodation sites close to the park; ranging from luxurious star class hotels to safely located campsites designed to deliver the perfect outdoor experience. Web resources such as Cvisit provide plenty of information on Yala hotels.
Yala Wildlife Park is one of the best places in the world to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a host of birdlife. It’s a haven for wild life enthusiasts and photographers. The abundance of wildlife in Yala, is complemented with availability of expertise of well-trained field guides. Safari trips with experienced drivers can be arranged through any of the hotels or campsites in which you choose to find accommodation.
There are several safari options to choose from; depending on your travel itinerary. However, around 5.30 in the morning is the best time to visit the sanctuary; to catch the early morning action of diverse animals and birds that gather in scores to tanks and water holes. The drive into the deep jungle off the beaten track and the long, silent wait in the wee hours of the morning until the animals slowly make their way out could all be an eerie experience. Yet you’d realize that the wait is well worth your time; when you experience the beauty and majesty of rare elusive beasts such as leopards and bears up close. Bird lovers will delight in the fact that Yala is home to over 100 bird species including such rarities as Red-Faced Malkoha, Great Thick-Knee, Sirkeer Malkoha, Blue Faced Malkoha and the Painted Stork. By and large, the safari experience in Yala promises unforgettable discoveries and exciting adventures in a land without rules.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
