Basic ecotouristic information on Lunugamvehera National Park (Sri Lanka) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Southeast Sri Lanka; 261 km south east from Colombo
Access
Easy, along the road from Tissamaharama in the Southern province or via Kalawana in the Sabaragamuwa province.
Characteristic
235 km2; Flat lowland area. The elevation of the park is about 90 meters above sea level. Typical ecosystems: dry evergreen forest, large artificial water reservoir, grasslands. Park territory serves as a natural corridor between Yala and Uda Walawe National Parks.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Birdwatching, nature observing
Jeep safari riding through the park.
Note
Best time to visit IV-IX