This biodiversity hotspot is located 172.1 kilometers away from Colombo; it’s extends 11,187 hectares of land area with bordering Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts. The national park is smaller than other national parks in the country can be access via southern express way from Colombo by three its Pitadeniya main entrance; there are other two main entrance Kudawa and Morning Side as well.

This tropical wet evergreen rain forest affecting by two monsoon rainfalls the south – west between May – July and north – east between November – January on each year. The national park receives 3000 – 6000 mm throughout the year; considering on the flora species of the forest it’s about 90% of flora species are endemic to Sri Lanka and 66% of them are endemic to Sinharaja.

Sinharaja is also habitant for 50% of endemic fauna species including birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish and amphibians. You can found larger mammals like Elephants, Leopards, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Wild Boar and Rusty Spotted Cat in this precious treasure of nature.

Because of its high biodiversity and endemism of flora and fauna species Sinharaja has designated one of the world heritage site in the world by UNESCO.

This is the most famous among traveler from all around the world; lies in south east coast of Sri Lanka and 279 kilometers from Colombo. Spanning over 97,878 hectares in Southern and Uva province of the island Yala National Park has wide verities of flora and fauna species.

This dry zone park is a paradise for leopards and best period to see these lovely beasts’ actions is January to July months. There are considerable number of elephants can be seen in Yala National Park the best period to see them is May to August dry season.

Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka that spread in coastal areas as well; it has beautifully grown coral reefs that’s habitant for large number of sea creatures. The park is a habitant for large number of bird species as well; the crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle are also included to this collection. Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron can be found in the lagoon area. Large number of migrant bird species can be found in the north – east monsoon season.

The national park of Udawalawe has been established to protect catchment area of Udawalwe reservoir in 1972. The park is located in Sabaragamuwa province 172 km away from Colombo; can be access via Colombo – Thanamalwila road.

Wild elephants are the main attraction of the park and other beasts like Water Buffalo, Wild boar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Samber, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Lagers can also see on this bold and beautiful park area. Leopards and other smaller cat can be seen very rarely inside the Udawalawe National Park.

Udawalawe creates nice ambience for photography with its large number of birds collection including considerable amount of endemic species. You can explore these endemic species on your next trip to Udawalawe they are Endemic birds include the Sri Lankan junglefowl, Sri Lanka spurfowl, Sri Lanka green pigeon, Sri Lanka grey hornbill, Sri Lanka woodshrike and Sri Lanka swallow.

Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage is also situated close to the Park which is established by Sri Lanka Wild Life Conservation Department in 1995. This is the second elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka and its home for 40 orphaned elephants.

Located 182 km away from Colombo in North Central plains of Sri Lanka Minneriya National Park create perfect habitant for hundreds of wildlife. This 8,890 square kilometers spread park has tropical monsoon climate; receives about 1146 mm annual rainfall and average temperature is 27.5 Celsius.

This is the one of largest meeting place of Asian elephants;large number of elephants can be seen in few square kilometers of this bold and beautiful park. Because of its origin of large area of grasslands this park has become the best place for elephants.

Not only elephants other 23 species of mammals can be found in this park namely they are Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine and Indian Pangolin.

170 of birds species also resident in the park; endemic species of Sri Lanka Grey Horn-bill, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Brown-capped Babbler and Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl are prominent of them.

Spread within 131, 693 hectares of land area Wilpattu National Park is the islands’ largest wildlife sanctuary. It’s located 165.6 km away from Colombo; can be access via Colombo – Chillaw main road within 3 an half hours. Wilpattu is situated in dry zone of Sri Lanka and receiving 1000 mm annual rainfall and average annual temperature is around 27 Celsius.

Wilpattu owns variety of habitant for animals in its eco system; coastal belt, natural lakes (villus), rocky outcrops, scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest are provides residence for large number of species of animals. High density of Leopards and Sloth Bears can be found in the area; Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus), Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, jackals, sambar deer, barking deer, mouse deer Wild Pig, Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Mugger Crocodiles are also can be found in this forest area.