Wilpattu National Park

An hours drive from Anuradhapura, on the western coast of Sri Lanka, Wilpattu is the island’s largest national park and despite being located in the dry zone, is heavily forested with approximately 60 lakes and smaller bodies of water. Recently re-opened to visitors after 16 years of closure, the flora and fauna seem to have flourished during this period. 31 species of mammal are to be found, including elephant, sloth bear, leopard and water buffalo, as are many wetland species of bird.