Bundala National Park

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Basic ecotouristic information on Bundala National Park (Sri Lanka) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.

LocalizationBundala National Park

Southeast Sri Lanka, 250 km southeast of Colombo and 15 km east of Hambantota.

Access

Easy. About 5 hours drive from Colombo mostly along a highway, only a few minutes from Hambantota.

Characteristic

6216 ha; Flat area along the sea shore in semi-arid zone. The highest point is only 10 meters above the sea level. Great biodiversity of water and coastal animal and plant species. Important wintering site for migrant birds from East Asia. Typical ecosystems: dry bushy woodlands, five large lagoons with brackish water (33% park area), salt pans; sea and sea coast, inter-tidal mudflats and sand dunes.

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below

(Species list may not be complete)

Possible activities

Bundala National Park

Birdwatching + nature observation

Safari jeep rides

Note

Walking tours are not allowed

Best time to visit V-IX

Park is much less visited than Yala.

Biosphere reserve of UNESCO

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