Bundala National Park – adjoining & 1.4 km to the entrance gate
With seven terrestrial habitat types and six wetland types, Bundala National Park is a unique intersection of land, sea, and wetland, and possesses rich biological wealth. It houses as many as 383 species of plants, such as the endemic Manilkara hexandra forest east of Bundala village, and 324 species of vertebrates, including the toque macaque.
A delight for ornithologists’ all over the world, Bundala National Park is an important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka (it’s home to an astounding 197 species of birds!). Undoubtedly, the highlight of the park is the greater flamingo, which makes for a spellbinding sight as they migrate in large flocks. A must for all nature lovers, Bundala embodies the very best of natural treasures in Sri Lanka – little wonder it was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969, redesignated to a national park in 1993, and designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2005!
Best time to visit the national park would be in the early mornings or late afternoons, during wildlife is at its most abundant.
Other places of interest
Close proximity to Yala , Udawalawe and Lunugamvehera National Parks ,Bird sanctuary at weerawila,
Close proximity to Yala , Udawalawe and Lunugamvehera National Parks ,Bird sanctuary at weerawila,
Beaches such as Kirinda and Hambantota
Mattala International Airport
Ridiyaama Open Zoo
Hot water spring at Madunagala
Dry Zone Botanical Garden,
Birds Park
Tissamaharamaya
Kataragama
Sithulpawwa
Hambantota new developments – The Harbour , International Conference Center, Hospital , Administration building , newly built road system ,etc…
Activities
- 4 x 4 drive Wild Life Safaris to Bundala, Lunugamwehera, Yala & Udawalawa
- See the bird life , landscapes, trees and bushes , wild elephants and other wildlife with an experienced private guide in a 4WD-vehicle.
- Night camping
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Canoeing / boating in the lakes .
- Village tours
Familiarization excursion to traditional chena cultivation, milking and curdling etc. Ride along a gravel road, passing village houses and small tanks where buffaloes wallow attended by birds. You can witness peacocks strutting in the paddy fields and surrounding shrubs . Witness the livelihood of our neighboring villagers. You will be able to witness their simple way of life, that is always connected with nature. - Cycling in weerawila bird sanctuary
- Pilgrimage to Tissa / Kataragama / Situlpahuwa / Kirinda Temples and Nimalawa ,/ Sandagala hermitages
- Stay on the Beaches at Kirinda / Hambantota.
Other Activities
In addition to safari, this is an ideal venue for reading, writing, painting, bird watching, walking, jogging and watching stars from open deck feeling the fresh and unpolluted air .