Renowned as Sri Lanka’s foremost bird sanctuary, Kumana (formerly Yala East) is a tranquil wilderness of mangrove swamps and lagoons. While home to leopards and elephants, it is most famous for the thousands of migratory waterfowl that nest in its protected wetlands every year.
Kumana Villu: Visit the massive 200-hectare mangrove swamp, the park’s central bird nesting site.
Migratory Birds: Spot rare species like the Black-necked Stork, Great Thick-knee, and Eurasian Spoonbill.
Quiet Safaris: Enjoy a peaceful wildlife experience with far fewer jeeps than neighboring Yala West.
Ancient Heritage: Discover hidden rock inscriptions and ruins dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC.
Okanda Devalaya: Visit the revered Hindu temple located near the park entrance, a major pilgrimage site
No. 420/17 Lazarus Road, Periyamulla, Negombo, Sri Lanka.
