Maduru Oya National Park

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

Localization

Eastern part of Central Sri Lanka, 288 north east of Colombo

Access

.Easy. Main access from the north is from Manampitiya (25 Km) located on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa highway.

Characteristic

588 km²; Flat to undulating plain, disturbed by many prominent remnants of erosion (rock outcrops) and ridges. Dominant topographic feature is the 8 kilometres long range of rocky mountains of the south-west of the park. Most of the park lies between 30 and 150 m, the highest point is 686 m asl. Water systems of the park made up 15% of the land area, include five reservoirs (both - natural and artificial ones). Typical ecosystems: dry evergreen forest, grasslands, freshwater ecosystems, wetlands.

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below

(Species list may not be complete)

Possible activities

Elephants and other animals observation, birdwatching.

Safari drives through the park

Note

Best time to visit - II-X

Many archeological localities and old temples.

Park is inhabited by Vedda people - a very specific local tribe.

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Maduru Oya National Park - Fauna and Flora (563.203KB)