📍 Location: Southern & Uva Provinces, ~300 km southeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~6–7 hrs by car; domestic flights to Hambantota available
🏨 Accommodation: Safari lodges, eco-hotels, camping inside/outside the park
🌟 Highlight: Highest leopard density in the world
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Jeep safaris, birdwatching, crocodile spotting
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: February–July (dry season, best wildlife visibility)
💡 Essential Tips: Book safaris early; mornings/evenings best for leopards
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Kataragama Temple, Bundala National Park
📍 Location: Sabaragamuwa & Uva Provinces, ~165 km southeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~4–5 hrs by car
🏨 Accommodation: Safari resorts, eco-lodges near park entrance
🌟 Highlight: Large herds of wild elephants
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Jeep safaris, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: Year-round (best in dry season, May–September)
💡 Essential Tips: Sunrise safaris are less crowded; bring binoculars
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Udawalawe Reservoir, Diyawini Falls
📍 Location: North Western Province, ~180 km north of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~4–5 hrs by car
🏨 Accommodation: Safari camps, eco-lodges in Anuradhapura area
🌟 Highlight: Natural lakes (“Willus”) & elusive leopards
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Jeep safaris, birdwatching, nature trails
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: February–October (dry season)
💡 Essential Tips: Park is less crowded than Yala; bring water & snacks
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Anuradhapura Ancient City, Kalpitiya
📍 Location: Southern Province, ~155 km south of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~4–5 hrs by car
🏨 Accommodation: Eco-lodges, jungle resorts nearby
🌟 Highlight: Last primary rainforest in Sri Lanka
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Guided treks, birdwatching, waterfalls
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: January–March & August–September
💡 Essential Tips: Must hire a local guide; wear leech socks in rainy season
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Deniyaya, Galle, Sinharaja waterfalls
📍 Location: Central Province, ~180 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~5–6 hrs by car/train via Nuwara Eliya
🏨 Accommodation: Guesthouses & hotels in Nuwara Eliya
🌟 Highlight: World’s End cliff, Baker’s Falls, highland plateau
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: January–March (clear mornings)
💡 Essential Tips: Start trek before 6 AM for best views; dress warmly
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Nuwara Eliya, Ohiya, Hakgala Botanical Garden
📍 Location: Southern Province, ~250 km southeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~5–6 hrs by car
🏨 Accommodation: Safari lodges near Hambantota, eco-resorts
🌟 Highlight: Birdwatcher’s paradise (flamingos, migratory birds)
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Bird safaris, lagoons, crocodiles
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: September–March (bird migration season)
💡 Essential Tips: Bring binoculars & camera zoom lens
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Yala National Park, Kataragama
📍 Location: Sabaragamuwa Province, ~90 km northeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~2.5–3 hrs by car/train via Kegalle
🏨 Accommodation: Hotels & guesthouses in Pinnawala/Kandy area
🌟 Highlight: Orphaned elephants, river bathing experience
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Feeding baby elephants, watching herd bathe in river
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: Morning & afternoon feeding/bathing times
💡 Essential Tips: Arrive early for best viewing spots; buy tickets online if possible
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Kandy, Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
