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Sri Lanka Destination Guide

Yala

World’s highest leopard density & wild elephant herds

Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destination, bordering the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Yala National Park boasts the highest leopard concentration in the world, along with wild Asian elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, and hundreds of bird species.

Best time to visit: February to June

Yala Travel Guides

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