YALA VS WILPATTU

Key DifferencesYala National ParkBest for: Reliable wildlife sightings, especially leopards (70% chance)Highlights: World’s highest leopard density, diverse ecosystems, many elephants, sloth bears, and birdsExperience: Structured safaris, excellent facilities, family-friendly, but can be crowdedBest time: February–July (dry season)Drawbacks: Ov

Yala vs. Udawalawe SummaryWildlife Priorities:Yala: Best for leopard sightings (35–40 in Block 1) and diverse ecosystems (scrubland, forests, coast).Udawalawe: Elephant hotspot (500+ elephants) with open grasslands for reliable sightings.Biodiversity: Yala has more species (215 birds, crocodiles, turtles), while Udawalawe focuses on elephants, bi