Lunugamwehera National Park

Lunugamwehera National Park

Lunugamwehera National Park is a vital protected area in Sri Lanka, serving as an elephant corridor and hosting a diverse range of wildlife. Its blend of wetlands and forests makes it a unique sanctuary for animals and birds.

Park Gallery

Elephants in Lunugamwehera
Wetlands in the park
Wetlands in the park

Park Highlights

Elephant Corridor

A vital corridor for elephant migration connecting Yala and Udawalawe.

Bird Watching

Home to a variety of water birds, including pelicans, herons, and storks.

Biodiversity

Rich in flora and fauna with a mix of dry zone forests and wetlands.

Location

Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Area

235 km²

Established

1995

Experience the tranquility and biodiversity of Lunugamwehera National Park. A haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike!

Recent Sightings

Spot-billed Pelican

Great Thick-knee

Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Barred Buttonquail

Asian Wooly-necked Stork

Lesser Adjutant

Painted Stork

Black-headed Ibis

Eurasian Spoonbill

Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon

Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon

Crested Serpent-Eagle

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Grey-headed Fish-Eagle

Black-winged Kite

Brown Fish-Owl

Jungle Owlet

Jerdon’s Nightjar

Indian Nightjar

Crested Treeswift

Sri Lanka Swallow

Sirkeer Malkoha

Blue-faced Malkoha

Pied Cuckoo

Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Common Kingfisher

Asian Green Bee-eater

Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Indian Roller

Eurasian Hoopoe

Malabar Pied-Hornbill

Coppersmith Barbet

Brown-headed Barbet

Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Red-backed Flameback

Indian Pitta

Indian Robin

Sri Lanka Woodshrike

Small Minivet

White-tailed Iora

Baya Weaver

Indian Siverbill

Jerdon’s Bushlark

Paddyfield Pipit

Jungle Prinia

Ashy Prinia

Plum-headed Parakeet

Forest Wagtail

Asian Elephant

Sri Lankan Leopard

Sloth Bear

Spotted Deer

Grey Langer

Grizzled Indian Squirrel

Palm Squirrel