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Bundala National Park
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The Bundala National Park is located towards the south of Wirawila Weva. Near the coast of Hambantota.. This is a wildlife sanctuary and is protected by the Wildlife department.. This zone can be reached by normal vehicle, but entry to the park is allowed only with a 4WD Jeep.. If the weather has been good (sunny) for the past several weeks, they allow small vehicles (Cars, Vans) with good ground clearance as the internal network of dirt roads are quite good... During the rainy season the entire place gets muddy...

There's a very high diversity of wildlife in this regions and its a great place for you to absorb all the Avi-Fauna possible.. It also a good place to encounter wild elephants, deer, wild-boar, leopards, peacocks, giant squirrels, bare, crocs etc..

The price of entry is quite low and can be obtained from the visitors center before entering into the park.. The visitors center is located on the main bypass road which is tared.
Even if you don't wish to obtain the tickets, you can still plenty of wildlife if you travel along the main tared road..

Written Mar 22, 2010

Address: Bundala National Park

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Yala Sanctuary
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Yala Sanctuary is one of the most famous sanctuaries in Sri Lanka and is known to contain a very high bio diversity in the southern part of Sri Lanka.. Reaching Yala is generally done by 4WD drive jeep as the terain within the zone is quite tough to navigate without 4WD vehicle.. During the dryer months of March,April and May it maybe possible to drive through the park in a normal vehicle that has good clearance..

Udawalawe Sanctuary is also within driving distance and offers an equal oppertunities to spot many of Sri Lanka's wild fauna.. Elephants are frequently observed in the park along with wild buffelo and deer.. Leapards and Bares and most frequently observed only during the dryer months as they roam freely in search of food and water.. The cost of the jeep for 1/2 day is roughly $35/- (6 seater)... These 4WD jeeps can be hired from any roadside junction approaching Yala sanctuary.

Written Mar 9, 2010

Address: Yala Sanctuary/ Hambantota

Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yala_National_Park

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Bundala Bird Sanctuary
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If you are staying in Hambantota, you are very near to the Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Worth a visit - might see wild elephants here as well.

Written Mar 12, 2003

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 If you are staying in Hambantota, you are very near to the Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Worth a visit - might see wild elephants here as well. 

 

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