Yala National Park

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Introducing Yala National Park

It’s not Kenya, but Yala National Park (also known as Ruhunu) is a major draw in Sri Lanka for its opportunity to see herds of elephants, leopards and an array of other animals, including reptiles and birds. For many people, a safari here is an essential part of their visit to the island.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    Re: Sri Lanka: Yala National Park by Daniel Nielson at CNN Traveler

    by lexlegis 08 September 2011

    It is very amusing to read Knox's comment cited in the article which reads +‘Its soil is rich beyond description; its forests abound with…
  2. umeshf avatar
    Sri Lanka: Yala National Park by Daniel Nielson at CNN Traveler

    by umeshf 07 September 2011

    Every flick of the leopard’s tail and canine-flashing yawn is met with a flutter of camera shutters. Vying for the best view of the nonchala…
  3. Rinja avatar
    Terrible Elephant Camp Tissa

    by Rinja 02 September 2011

    We went to Elephant Camp due to the good reviews in Trip Advisor and because we had limited time left in Sri Lanka and wanted to enjoy…

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