NidiKumba Forest Retreat

Three Wildlife Parks COOL THINGS TO DO

Lunugamvehera National Park COOL THINGS TO DO

Lunugamvehera National Park protects the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir and wildlife of the area. The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. This national park also serves as a corridor for elephants to migrate between Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. Visit wikipedia for more infomation on Lunugamvehera

Udawalawe Elephant National Park COOL THINGS TO DO

Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.

The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. The park is 165 kilometres (103 mi) from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephant
. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. Wikipedia more info: Udawalawe Elephant National Park

Yala National Park COOL THINGS TO DO

Yala National Park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, It is situated in the Southern Province and covers 979 square kilometres. The park is renowned for its conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants, Leopard and aquatic birds.
Wikipedia more info: Yala Elephant National Park