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Lahugala Kitulana National Park
A small but vibrant sanctuary famous for elephant sightings around Lahugala Tank. Enjoy an authentic safari experience with intimate views of herds and elusive sloth bears in a peaceful setting.
Details of Lahugala Kitulana National Park
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot
Free parking lot
Overview - Lahugala Kitulana National Park
Lahugala Kitulana National Park, nestled in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, is a hidden gem renowned for its intimate and spectacular wildlife encounters. Despite being one of the smallest national parks on the island, it is a crucial habitat for the Sri Lankan elephant, drawn to the lush 'Beru' grass that carpets the Lahugala, Kitulana, and Sengamuwa tanks. This park serves as a vital corridor for elephants migrating between Yala and Gal Oya, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness large herds grazing peacefully, often viewable right from the main Monaragala-Pottuvil road. Beyond its famous elephants, the park is a sanctuary for diverse birdlife, including migratory species, and is home to sloth bears, leopards, and crocodiles, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic and less crowded safari experience.
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Highlights
Elephant Herds
Lahugala Tank
Bird Watching
Safari Jeep Tours
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Kithulana, Ampara 32000 Sri Lanka
Reviews
Ranga Thilakarathna
A very wonderful national park with so many animals and trees. Specially elephants. they are very beautiful and rich in food
2 weeks ago
Rev. D Sumedha
Lahugala Kitulana National Park, established as a sanctuary in 1966 and upgraded to a national park in 1980... Although one of the smallest parks on the island, it plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation.
a month ago
nipuni udeshika
Lahugala national park is most popular among the local and foreign tourists, because of its' beauty ... There are various kind of wild animals in this park including Elephants... Most of the time it can see wild elephants there near to the forest...
a week ago
Ashan Tharaka Piyasinghe
Nestled away from the beaten path lies one of Sri Lanka's best-kept secrets, a national park that boasts tranquility and unparalleled wildlife sightings. Having had the privilege of visiting this hidden gem twice, I can attest to its allure...
a year ago
Anuranga Herath
This national park is surrounded by two water ways Heda oya and Karanda oya. It has 3 major water reservoirs named Lahugala Maha wewa, Kithulana wewa and Sengamuwa wewa. Most common faunal attractions are elephants, crocodiles and sloth bears.
a year ago