Udawalawe
Situated around the Uda Walawe reservoir south of the central hills of the island this park spreads over an area of 30,800 hectares. Consisting mainly of grassland this park is famous for its Herds of Wild Elephant, with an estimated population of over 500 living within the park. Sambar, Wild Buffalo, Sloth Bear, Crocodile as well as Leopard are the other larger animals that live here. It is also abundant in its Bird and Reptile variety.
