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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Where thousands of waterbirds nest undisturbed in a remote eastern wilderness
Kumana National Park, formally known as Yala East, is renowned primarily as a bird sanctuary. During the nesting season, the park's mangroves and swamps teem with thousands of migratory and resident birds, including pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, and ibis. Beyond birds, the park also supports elephants, leopards, and crocodiles, offering a much quieter and wilder safari experience than Yala.
April to July is the optimal nesting season for birds. The park closes during the inter-monsoon. June to September for wildlife generally. Access via the coastal road from Arugam Bay.
1 day (ideally combined with Arugam Bay)
A large wetland area (the 'villu') where thousands of herons, storks, egrets, and cormorants nest in enormous colonies from April to July.
The park borders a pristine, completely deserted stretch of coastline — one of the wildest beaches in Sri Lanka.
The park has a healthy leopard population with far fewer tourist vehicles than Yala, making encounters feel truly wild.
Our local travel experts can design a fully custom tailor-made itinerary featuring Kumana National Park to match your pace, interests, and style.
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A bustling crossroads city dominated by massive rock outcrops.
A vibrant agricultural town famous for its spice gardens.
The eastern terminus of the famous hill country railway.
A major tea-growing town with a superb spring-like climate.
A spectacular ridge town overlooking the southern plains.
A rugged, misty mountain range perfect for serious trekkers.
A Ramsar wetland vital for migratory waterbirds.
Most comfortably visited as a day trip from Arugam Bay — 35 km along a coastal road passing through fishing villages and lagoons.