The relatively flat topography of the park is made up of dry thorny scrublands, marshes, and four brackish lagoons. It is home to elephants, a variety of endangered reptiles, estuarine crocodiles, and mugger crocodiles.
Every species of waterbird identified in Sri Lanka is thought to frequent Bundala National Park. Within the region, about 200 bird species have been identified.
The Marsh and Curlew, Sandpipers, Curlews, Greenshanks, Golden and Kentish Plovers, and Large and Lesser Sand Plovers are among the 58 migratory bird species. The park’s most unusual visitors are the Broad-billed Sandpiper and the Red-necked Phalarope. The most well-known migratory bird is the greater flamingo.
The park’s lagoons also attract a wide diversity of aquatic birds. Ibis, pelicans, painted storks, Black-necked Storks, terns, gulls, sandpipers, snipes, teals, egrets, and spoonbills are among them. More frequent endemic birds are the Brown-capped Babbler, Ceylon Woodshrike, and Ceylon Junglefowl.
Between October and January, turtles flock to the seashore to lay their eggs.
Additional information
Accommodation
Accommodation (within 10km)
- Star Classified hotels- Yes
- International Chain Hotels- Yes
- Boutique Hotels- Yes
- Resorts- Yes
- Ayurvedic Hotels- No
- Inns/Guest Houses- Yes
- Hostels- Yes
- Homestays- Yes
- Eco Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
Distance from (estimate)
- CMB Airport- 275km (travel time: 3hrs 40min)
- Colombo City- 271km (travel time: 3hrs 55min)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 284km (travel time: 6hrs 25min)
- Anuradhapura Ancient City- 436km (travel time: 7hrs 15min)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 258km (travel time: 5hrs 40min)
- Kandy City- 251km (travel time: 5hrs 50min)
- Galle Dutch Fort- 140km (travel time: 2hrs 10min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
Season
- September and March